Distiller Notes
Introducing Laphroaig Elements, a new series that delves into the artistry of production that makes Laphroaig’s whisky so richly flavoured and characterful. For the first time, Laphroaig offers a look behind the scenes of our whisky making process at our distillery on Islay by revealing the elements that make our whisky unique. To create Elements 1.0, the Laphroaig distillery team were given free rein to produce something unexpected that embodies the Laphroaig profile while adding new dimensions of flavour. There are three experiments that have been brought together to create this unique whisky. Firstly a combination of cloudy and semi-cloudy wort brings forward more tropical notes. Secondly the distillers used both 8.5 and 11-tonne mashes combining the past and present of the distillery production norms and finally the whisky uses 100% Islay malt. Once combined, these three experiments create a whisky that is distinctly Laphroaig but with a unique twist. Uncover a Laphroaig that redefines your expectations and bring new friends into the secret.
“A good gulp of hot Scotch Whisky at bedtime–it’s not very scientific, but it helps!”
Alexander Fleming, Scottish inventor of penicillin, prescribed it as a cure for the common cold. Today Single Malt Scotch Whiskies are prized by enthusiasts and aficionados the world over for their rarity, age and complexity. By definition these must be produced in Scotland from a single distillery and made entirely from malted barley, using a pot still. The appearance, aroma and flavor of a Single Malt Scotch Whisky can vary widely depending on whether it was produced in the Highlands, Lowlands Islands, Speyside, Islay or Campbelltown regions.