Laphroaig LP11 Elements of Islay 53.9% 2005

Distillerie	Laphroaig
Embouteilleur	Elixir Distillers
Serie	Elements of Islay
Mise en bouteille pour
Date de distillation	2005
Date de mise en bouteille	2020
Pays	Écosse
Région	Islay
Age	15
Cask Type	Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Numéro de fût
Alcohol percentage	52.2
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Stock	0

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Serge Valentin (88)

The mistake I'm always making is that when I already know that a whisky will be great, I tend to believe that the tasting note will be short and fast. Colour: white wine. Nose: well they called this series 'The Elements of Islay', which is fine enough, but now that I've tried a few, I would say they'd rather call it 'The Essence of Islay'. This is essentially, fully and plainly Laphroaig. It is a sublime drop. Sea, lemon, wool, ashes, chalk, mezcal (yep), riesling, tomato, rhubarb (a new game at WF, spot the odd one out). With water: not necessary. There. Mouth (neat): perfect. Lime, salt, chalk, oysters, grapefruits etc. One theory – well that's a little more than just a theory - could be that once it's reached proper age, Laphroaig's ashes transform into citrus. And later, into tropical fruits. With water: perfect. Nice bitter apples. Finish: long, with all ashes not gone. Drying aftertaste. Comments: we're getting there. High-class Laphroaig.

BOW (90)

Notes by producer:

Distilled in 2005 and matured for more than 15 years in ex-bourbon barrels, our eleventh bottling of Laphroaig is full of barbecued and spicy medicinal notes, balanced by orchard fruits and a subtle sweetness. Only 496 bottles produced.

Tasting Notes:

Nose
Tamarind, dates and molasses. Sausages sizzling in the frying pan. Coal smoke with classic medicinal notes – carbolic soap and bandages.

Palate
Barbecued coastal notes married with Cox apples, celeriac and chilli spice. Salty maritime brine and homemade tomato sauce on a juicy burger straight from the grill.

Finish
Charcoal, charred toast from a farmer’s loaf and stewed orchard fruits.