LaphroaigSelect(700mL)

<p><em>A terrific introduction to a superbly peated range. </em></p><p>The <em>Laphroaig distillery</em> was founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston and is located in Port Ellen, <em>Isle of Islay</em>. Although Laphroaig isn’t allowed to put the prefix ‘Royal’ in its name (yet!), rumour has it his royal princeness <em>Charles of Wales</em> is a fan of the ‘L’ Whisky. The 15-year-old is reportedly the <em>prince’s favourite</em> Scotch. For a long while there’s been <em>frenzy</em> for Laphroaig’s Scotch, especially for the less available expressions.</p><p><em>Laphroaig Select</em> is the latest permanent addition to the Laphroaig range. Select is aged in a combination of American white oak, Oloroso Sherry butts, hogsheads seasoned with <em>Pedro Ximenez</em>, quarter casks and first-fill Bourbon casks. Whoa, quite a lot going on!</p><p>It’s a little smoother than the Laphroaig 10 we are probably all used to and is a really interesting expression from <em>one of the best</em> distilleries in Scotland. </p>