Laphroaig Lore

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A no-age-statement single malt marrying Laphroaig of many ages. Bourbon casks, sherry butts and quarter casks layer sweet smoke with dark chocolate and salted caramel.

Peated

Details

Brand	Laphroaig
Distillery	Laphroaig
Origin	Scotland / Islay
Style	Single Malt
Age	NAS
ABV	48%
Cask	Bourbon casks, sherry butts and quarter casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Lanolin and orange cake, turning earthy before revealing sweet malt.
Palate: Sweet smoke with dark chocolate and salted caramel fudge.
Finish: A delicate bitterness and a long, peppery, salty tang.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
Highball

At 48% it is powerful, so sip it neat in small amounts or add a few drops of water to coax out the sweetness. It also holds its smoke and sweetness well in a strong highball.

Food pairing

Smoked dishes, smoked cheese and salted caramel desserts.

Background & production

Made at Laphroaig, founded in 1815 on the south coast of Islay. The distillery is known for floor malting on site and the intense smoke of Islay peat.

Lore is a no-age-statement marriage of Laphroaig of many ages, said to include spirit distilled as far back as 1993. It is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon casks, first-fill sherry butts and small quarter casks.

It is bottled at 48% ABV.