Laphroaig 15-year-old Unblended Islay Malt (Bottled for Francesco Cinzano & C.) / 43% / 0.75l

The Laphroaig distillery was built in 1815 by brothers Alexander and Donald Johnston.

Until 1954, the distillery remained in the ownership of the founding family (Johnston/Hunter). The last of the family, Ian Hunter, doubled its production capacity and significantly increased whisky exports. Currently, Laphroaig Distillery is part of the Beam Suntory concern and, equipped with seven stills, produces approximately 3.3 million liters of distillate annually. Laphroaig 15 years old was already available in the 1980s and was considered the "tamed" sister of the 10-year-old. The bottle presented here comes from the early 1980s and most likely contains whisky remembered by the legendary Bessie Williamson, who retired in 1972. It was intended for the then Italian importer, Francesco Cinzano & Compania.

Nose : smoky citrus, oranges, tangerines, honeydew melon, mango, vanilla, sweet breakfast cereals, notes of dried mushrooms and potpourri, wet sand and gravel and peat smoke in the background.

Palate : peat smoke, lemons and limes, mango, pink grapefruit, seaweed salad, salted butter, a dash of pepper and ginger and a trace of tobacco.

Finish : long with notes of peat smoke, sea salt, lemons, white pepper, lemongrass, a touch of vanilla and oak.