Laphroaig : 25 Year Old Cask Strength 2022 Edition

Tasting notes and advice for the 25 Years Old Cask Strength Edition 2022 from Laphroaig

Tasting

Nose

The nose reveals a complex profile combining sweet aromas of vanilla and grilled bacon, alongside ripe pears and spices such as thyme, chili, and a hint of pepper. Laphroaig’s signature peaty intensity comes through in full, enhanced by dried fruits and a touch of sea salt, rounded out by a light note of smoke and seaweed.

Palate

On the palate, this whisky unfolds a rich flavor with salted caramel, heather honey, citrus, and a pronounced herbal note. At 53.4% ABV, it shows a harmonious interplay of peaty smoke and seaweed over a soft, malty base. The medicinal character usually found in younger Laphroaig remains very discreet, while the smoke stays highly present despite the 25 years of maturation. The finish lingers at length with a touch of sea salt, delicate smoke, and floral impressions, leaving a warm, lasting sensation.

Mixology

This exceptional whisky is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its complexity and unique character.

An intensely peaty Islay single malt of rare complexity

Laphroaig, an iconic Islay distillery since 1815

Founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on Islay’s south coast, Laphroaig remains one of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries. Currently owned by Fortune Brands since 2005, it stands out for its intensely peated profile, the result of traditional floor malting using peat cut from its own peat bogs. The distillery has preserved its seven stills and original kilns, perpetuating an age-old craft enhanced by maturation in American oak ex-bourbon casks introduced in 1908. Laphroaig holds the unique honor of being the only Scotch whisky to bear the Prince of Wales’s Royal Warrant since 1994.

An outstanding 2022 edition bottled at cask strength

The Laphroaig 25 Years Old Cask Strength Edition 2022 represents a rare and sought-after expression from the distillery. Bottled at cask strength at 53.4% ABV with no prior dilution, this non-chill-filtered single malt preserves the full breadth of its aromas. Its 25-year aging took place in a combination of large Oloroso sherry casks and former bourbon barrels, bringing notes of creamy vanilla and spiced apple that enhance Laphroaig’s signature peaty profile. This limited edition comes in a high-quality, finely crafted wooden case, with availability restricted to a maximum of one bottle per household, underscoring its exceptional character.

This Laphroaig 25 Years Old Cask Strength Edition 2022 embodies the excellence of an Islay Scotch whisky aged for a quarter of a century, revealing the full power of the peaty character that defines this legendary distillery.