Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured (48% - 1lt)
Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured
Dedicated exclusively to the travel retail market, the Laphroaig PX Cask is a single malt matured in three different types of casks: American white oak, quarter cask, and ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
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Cinnamon
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Smoke
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Liquorice
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Sea Breeze
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Sherry
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Raisin
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Nessuna
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Bassa
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Media
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Alta
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Located on the southern coast of the island of Islay, just steps from Port Ellen, Laphroaig is one of the most famous and beloved distilleries in the world. During the American Prohibition era, the distillery was even one of the few allowed to sell its single malt as medicine!
The Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured is a no-age-statement single malt peated Scotch whisky aged in three different types of casks: ex-bourbon, quarter cask, and ex-Pedro Ximenez sherry casks (from which it takes the name "PX").
Awards
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2011: Double Gold
2010: Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition
2010: Gold
Stock Last | 11 |
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Distillery/Brand | Laphroaig |
Country | Scozia |
Region | Islay |
Style | Single Malt |
Bottle | 1lt |
Peat level | High |
ABV | 48% |
Box | Cardboard box |
Colore: Oro antico.
Color: Antique gold.
Aroma: The sherry aromas blend with Laphroaig's signature peaty and maritime character, with notes of licorice, Christmas cake, cinnamon, and hints of nutmeg and walnuts.
Palate: Full-bodied and spicy, with notes of seaweed peat and medicinal smoke, raisins, cherries, and cinnamon with hints of vanilla.
Finish: Good length, slightly dry and spicy with notes of red fruit, sweet wood, and endless smoky peat.