Oak Select

This is a description of a whisky blend that contains Laphroaig 10, Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez seasoned hogsheads, and first-fill bourbon quarter casks. The heart of the blend is drawn from a final maturation in new, American oak, which adds bold flavor. The final addition is Laphroaig 10, which is aged for a decade and has flavors of smoky peat, spicy oak, and a surprising sweetness.

Carefully drawn whisky matured the historic way in Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximinez seasoned hogsheads, and first-fill bourbon quarter casks is used to create this distinctive blend.

The heart is drawn from a final maturation in new, American oak a rarity in Scotch whisky production which adds bold flavor. The final addition is the quintessential single malt scotch, Laphroaig 10, which is aged for a decade. With flavors of smoky peat, spicy oak and a surprising sweetness, Laphroaig Select is a fantastic introduction to peated whisky.

Nose:Peat first, then ripe red fruits with a hint of dryness. Palate:Sweet up front then classic dry, peaty, ashy flavours followed by a rich finish. Finish:Long lingering and florally with marzipan and limes at the end. Bottle Size: 750ml Alc: 43%