Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 48% | Not chill-filtered | With coloring
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Special features: The Laphroaig Quarter Cask is aged in particularly small barrels, known as Quarter Casks. This traditional method allows for a more intense contact of the whisky with the wood, resulting in a full-bodied and complex flavor. Additionally, the whisky is not chill-filtered to preserve its full character.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Intense peat smoke, accompanied by aromas of coconut and banana.
Palate: Full-bodied and complex, with dominant peat smoke and a surprising sweetness.
Finish: Long and dry, with lingering peat smoke and spicy notes.
Distillery/Bottler: The Laphroaig Distillery was founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston and is known for its intense, peaty whiskies. It is located at the southernmost tip of the Scottish island of Islay and benefits from its proximity to the sea, which gives the whiskies a characteristic maritime note.
Product details:
Manufacturer: Laphroaig Distillery
Bottler: Original bottling
Age: No age statement
Barrel types: Ex-bourbon barrels and Quarter Casks
What is the alcohol content of Laphroaig Quarter Cask?
The alcohol content is 48%. The product is not chill-filtered, which is mentioned as a characteristic in the product text.
What is the volume of Laphroaig Quarter Cask?
The volume is 0.7 liters. Additionally, the whisky is colored, which is noted in the product details.
In which casks was Laphroaig Quarter Cask aged?
The whisky was aged in ex-bourbon casks and in quarter casks. The description mentions quarter casks as particularly small casks with intense wood contact.
Is Laphroaig Quarter Cask chill-filtered and does it have tasting notes?
It is not chill-filtered and there are tasting notes available. The notes include intense peat smoke on the nose, a full-bodied, peaty palate, and a long, dry finish.
Where does Laphroaig Quarter Cask come from and who is the manufacturer/bottler?
The whisky comes from Islay in Scotland and the Laphroaig Distillery is the manufacturer. The distillery was founded in 1815 and the bottling is done as an original bottling.