Laphroaig Elements L2.0 59.6% 700ml Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 119.2pf
Description: | History,. Our distillery team let their imaginations run wild with experimentation and creativity in making Elements. Were excited to take you along on our journey to explore the different elements that make our whisky unique as we take our signature profile into new territories. The first release is Elements 1.0, a unique single malt that went through a 55-hour fermentation process overseen by Distillery Manager Barry MacAffer. There are a few factors that set Elements 1.0 apart from the crowd and make it different to other unique releases. Typically, we use two 5.5 tonne mash tuns at Laphroaig to give us 11 tonnes of wort to go into the washback. For this expression, the team looked back to the pre-1990s when it was common practice to use a singular 8.5 tonne mash tun, and used it in addition to the two 5.5s for a whisky that's the result of old meeting new. The wort we pull from the tuns through to the washbacks is usually semi-cloudy, which is what gives Laphroaig its combination of fruity and smoky flavours. For Elements 1.0, weve also pulled through cloudy wort, which gives us bigger and heavier flavours, emphasising the phenolic notes. Cloudy wort can be quite bold and a little overpowering, but this 50/50 mix of cloudy and semi-cloudy has balanced out perfectly. Tasting Notes,. 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 finished |
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Price: | $ 149.99 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 17, 2024.