Laphroaig 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £224.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Laphroaig's 18-year-old finished its maturation in a Pedro Ximénez sherry octave, layering festive spice and earthy peat with the concentrated sweetness that Darkness specialises in extracting.
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Laphroaig 18 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 18-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 52% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Laphroaig's 18-year-old finished its maturation in a Pedro Ximénez sherry octave, layering festive spice and earthy peat with the concentrated sweetness that Darkness specialises in extracting.
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