Laphroaig 15 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% ABV 0.7l in a gift box online kaufen

The Laphroaig 15 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky brings a time-honoured age statement back into the Laphroaig Distillery’s core range. The 15-year-old expression was first released in 1985 and is now returning after an absence of around ten years. Produced on the south coast of the Scottish island of Islay, it embodies the unmistakable Laphroaig style of peaty smoke, maritime saltiness and robust spiciness, which gains additional depth through long cask maturation. A total of 15 years’ maturation on Islay gives this single malt a rounder texture and allows the intense smokiness to blend with citrus fruit, spice and a subtle sweetness to create a well-balanced overall profile.

The Laphroaig 15 Years Old is matured in ex-American oak casks, whose influence incorporates vanilla, citrus notes and a gentle sweetness into the characteristic Islay style. The powerful smokiness remains distinctly present, yet is accompanied by a fuller body and greater complexity thanks to the additional maturation time. The 15-year-old Laphroaig Single Malt is bottled at 46% ABV in a 0.7-litre bottle, which in this version is presented in a gift box. The Laphroaig 15 Years Old with gift packaging thus combines a long maturation period, classic Islay character and a high-quality presentation to create an intriguing bottling for enthusiasts and collectors of smoky single malts.

Tasting Note

Colour: Warm gold with amber highlights.

Nose: Fresh citrus notes of orange peel and grapefruit meet dried hay, soft vanilla and a hint of clove, accompanied by the characteristic Laphroaig smoke.

Palate: Powerful and full-bodied with peaty smoke and sea salt, followed by freshly ground black pepper, warming spices and a subtle sweetness, underpinned by a rounded, mature texture.

Finish: Long-lasting and smoky with savoury, spicy nuances, a briny saltiness and a clean, delicately sweet note.

The Laphroaig 15 Years Old, presented in a gift box, is particularly well suited to being enjoyed neat at around 18 to 20 °C, although a few drops of still water can bring out further citrus, spicy and smoky nuances. Oysters, smoked salmon and hearty fish dishes pair particularly well with the pronounced maritime saltiness. Smoked meats, mature hard cheeses or dark chocolate also complement the intense peaty smoke and matured spiciness. The combination of 15 years’ maturation, 46% alcohol by volume and gift packaging also makes this bottling a high-quality whisky gift for lovers of classic Islay single malts.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Suntory Global Spirits Austria GmbH, Rotenturmstraße 27/6, 1010 Vienna, Austria, office@beamsuntory.at

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