Special features: This 25-year-old Laphroaig was personally selected by Andrew Symington, the founder of Signatory Vintage, from an Oloroso Sherry Butt. The maturation in this cask gives the whisky remarkable depth and complexity. Bottled at cask strength with 54.5% ABV and without chill filtration or coloring, this single malt presents itself in its purest form. With a limited edition of 521 bottles, it is a coveted collector's item for connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich smoke with aromas of dark chocolate, dried fruits, seaweed, iodine, and polished oak, underpinned by sweet sherry depth.
Palate: Full-bodied and complex, with flavor notes of peat smoke, molasses, espresso, figs, and salted caramel, balanced by oak spice and maritime salinity.
Finish: Long and luxurious, with lingering waves of smoke, sherry-sweet fruitiness, and maritime warmth.
Distillery/Bottler: Laphroaig is a renowned distillery from the Isle of Islay, known for its characteristic peaty and smoky whiskies. Signatory Vintage, founded by Andrew Symington, is an independent bottler known for its careful selection and bottling of single cask whiskies. The Symington's Choice series brings together some of the rarest and artfully matured casks from the extensive inventory of over 10,000 casks.