Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Laphroaig Quarter Cask offers an irresistible doubling of flavor due to the double maturation in two barrels made of American oak. Still-maturing whiskey from our standard ex-bourbon barrels is transferred to quarter casks and left to rest in our warehouse just a stone's throw from the Atlantic shore. 48% ABV This process represents Laphroaig breathing new life into a once-defunct tradition: the use of the smaller cask size which ensures increased contact with the oak creating a soft and velvety edge to complement Laphroaig's distinctive peatiness. On the nose the sensation is toffee and caramel caused by the vanillas and tannins of the American oak plus a dryness from the wood oil. The finish is long and alternates between this sweetness and smoke. Tasting Notes Color: Full sparkling gold Nose: Burning embers of peat in a crofters fireplace hint of coconut and banana aromas Body: Full bodied Palate: Deep complex and smoky yet offers and surprises the pal