The Laphroaig Select is the entry level whisky from Laphroaig. It is the less expensive bottlings in their portfolio and it is a very common product. For its making the distillery uses whisky coming from different types of cask, including Oloroso Sherry butts, white American oak, Pedro Ximenez casks, Quarter casks and first fill bourbon casks.
- Type: Single malt
- Origin: Scotland
- ABV: 40%
- Cask: Oloroso Sherry butts, white American oak, PX, Quarter casks, first fill bourbon casks.
- Age: not declared
- Price: $30 – €25
- Details: natural color
TASTING NOTES – LAPHROAIG SELECT
Nose
Peaty scents are accompanied by hints of citrus, mainly lemon peel, and medicinal herbs.
Palate
Peat is the main character and it tends to overwhelm the rest of the flavor profile. After a few moment in the glass, a touch of medicinal herbs and a smoky hint are delivered as well.
Finish
Medium-short persistence. Peat plays the main role, but again, it tends to overwhelm the other aromas.
Overall, the Laphroaig Select is a rather unbalanced Scoth whisky, due to the fact the peat tends to cover the rest of the flavor profile. For peat lovers, this can be a very reasonable price bottle of peated Scotch whisky.
Rating: 79