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LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK 0,7L 48%

Name: LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK 0,7L 48%
SKU: 008185
Price: 245.00 PLN
Availability: InStock

Alcohol percentage: 48%

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Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a single malt Scotch whisky from Islay, bottled at 48% ABV and distinguished by its double maturation in American oak casks. First launched in 2004, it is one of the core expressions of the distillery on the island's southern coast, founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston.

The heart of this release lies in the way it matures. The whisky first rests in standard bourbon barrels before being transferred into quarter casks, which provide increased contact with the oak. Their smaller size means the spirit has more exposure to the wood, amplifying the natural flavours of a whisky previously matured in bourbon barrels. The name itself is a nod to tradition: Laphroaig Quarter Cask is inspired by the old practice of transporting whisky on the backs of packhorses, when the spirit was stored in smaller quarter casks. The whisky is not chill-filtered – it undergoes only barrier filtration, in order to preserve the character developed in those small casks.

On the nose and palate, Laphroaig's peaty, phenolic power intertwines with the influence of American oak. Notes of coconut, banana and vanilla are rounded out by the recognisable, heavy peat, with everything closing on a long, sweet and smoky finish. The producer describes the profile as deep, complex and smoky, with a surprising, gentle sweetness and a really long, drying finish with just the right amount of smoke and spice. The nose also reveals tones of toffee and caramel. This toffee and caramel impression comes from the vanillins and tannins of American oak, joined by a drying sensation derived from the wood oils.

The texture is full and palate-coating. This is a soft, velvety single malt with expressive, vibrant notes and greater intensity of flavour and aroma. The higher bottling strength of 48% and the absence of chill filtration accentuate the whisky's texture and intensity. This expression was awarded a gold medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2021.