Laphroaig Elements 1.0

Volume: 700ml / ABV: 58.6%

The first installment in a new series from Laphroaig, Elements delves into the different aspects of the distillery's production that make its whisky taste so, well... Laphroaig!

Produced from 100% Islay malt, this single malt focuses on what can be achieved through adaptation during the distillation stage, rather than the influence of different cask finishes and maturations. The distillery team was given free rein to create something unexpected, embodying the classic Laphroaig profile while also adding new dimensions. The distillery typically uses semi-cloudy wort to achieve its classic combo of fruity, smoky character, but here the team opted for using a 50/50 combo of fully and semi-cloudy wort, amping up those tropical notes and phenols to new heights.

Tasting Note

Nose

Fresh sea salt, smoky bacon, with notes of strawberry jam and charred pineapple in addition to bonfire embers.

Palate

Spicy and peppery with hints of tropical fruit, cloves and liquorice.

Finish

Warming and smoky, leading to a sweet, drying, and long, peated finish