Whiskey "Lafroig" is the only type of single malt whiskey that is officially delivered to the court of the Queen of England. Laphroiag received this status after visiting the distillery by Prince Charles, who was able to appreciate the taste of this noble drink.
Briefly about the world famous brand
Whiskey Lafroig is the undisputed leader in the single malt category. It has been produced since 1815 in the southern part of the island of Isla. Just recently, it was impossible to buy single malt whiskey in retail, as it was bottled in classic oak barrels and was intended exclusively for making blends. The name itself translates as "a picturesque valley located off the coast of a wide bay." In 1994, the Prince of Wales visited a Scottish distillery and was able to appreciate the excellent quality of the drink and its excellent taste, after which an agreement was signed on the supply of Scotch whiskey directly to the royal court.
Features of Scotch whiskey "Lafroig"
A noble drink from Scotland is popular all over the world, but its classic version Laphroaig 10 Single Islay Malt deserves special attention. This category is maintained for at least ten years. However, there are instances in the collection of winemakers whose aging time has exceeded the 25-year mark. Moreover, the Scottish producer has a particularly valuable Lafroig whiskey - Malt 30 years old. By the way, fans consider this drink to be the most successful version of the entire Scottish collection.
The noble drink is distinguished by a pronounced smack of smoke - the distillery has its own peat bogs. The pronounced aroma contains marine notes and clearly evokes associations with fishing tackle. Here you can hear shades of seaweed and moss, rich smells of smoked meats and spicy wood, as well as light fruity shades and a menthol flavor. Some experts are inclined to believe that there is also a medicinal aroma. Nevertheless, one thing is obvious - the unsurpassed taste and pronounced aroma of whiskey "Lafroig" cannot be confused with anything else.
The real facts about the production of the legendary whiskey Laphroaig
- Water from Lake Kilbride is used to produce the well-known Scotch whiskey.
- Peat, which is used for smoking malt, is cut out manually, after which its top layer is laid back, which, in turn, allows you to replenish natural resources.
- Peat distilleries have a unique composition - moss, lichen and heather. It is because of this that some experts note the medicinal smack and aroma of Scotch whiskey.
- The position of barley occurs by the traditional method - during the week at a temperature not lower than +15 o C.
- The original kilns, which were built back in 1804, are still used to dry malt to this day.
- In the production of Scotch whiskey is not complete without two distillation cycles.
- One-malt whiskey is aged in oak bourbon barrels .
Whiskey Laphroaig Malt 10 years old
This drink makes an indelible impression literally from the first sip. This whiskey is distinguished by a unique golden hue and an unsurpassed aroma with pronounced smoky notes and a neat sea train. In addition, the aroma and aftertaste contain the characteristic shades of heather and the unique sweetness of barley.
Single malt whiskey "Lafroyg 10 years" is ideal in its purest form. However, it can be consumed with a small amount of cold water or a few ice cubes. True connoisseurs believe that this particular drink is a classic embodiment of Scotland and its distilleries.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Islay Malt
A unique feature of the production of this drink is that barrels that are 4 times smaller than standard ones are used for aging it. Such designs were often used in Scotland for economic reasons. But it is precisely such features that provide a denser contact of the noble drink with wood, due to which the Lafroyg Quatra Kask whiskey acquires special velvety and softness.
This drink is distinguished by its unique sunny color, and the smoldering embers of the Scottish peat bog are easily found in its aroma. The aftertaste is brightly pronounced - it is easy to guess the fruit notes of coconut and banana.
Whiskey "Lafroig Quarter Kask" has a dense and deep taste, which harmoniously combines spicy smoky notes and the unique sweetness of barley.
Classic whiskey Laphroaig
Whiskey "Lafroyg 10 years", reviews of which make it even more convincing of the uniqueness of this taste, is distinguished by the diversity of its shade. So, you can find a full range of colors - from golden and sunny to noble golden. This drink has a complex taste, in which walnut-caramel notes are clearly audible, and fruit shades are also traced.
The finish is pleasant, and its characterization deserves special attention. Sea flashes and the unsurpassed taste of fragrant smoky peat bog - these characteristic features cannot be confused with anything else. The classic version of Scotch whiskey with a 10-year exposure is most popular. Reviews of it eloquently indicate that this drink is distinguished by its unique taste and colorful aroma.
Scottish distillery "Lefroig"
Distillery "Lefroig" is located on the island of Islay. This is a kind of state located in another state. This is not just a distillery - it is a genuine club of true connoisseurs of a Scottish drink of the highest quality. The mere fact that a card is attached to each bottle, in which producers of single malt whiskey invite to purchase a small piece of land (9.2 square meters) next to the famous distillery, eloquently indicates that the producers are well aware of the quality of the drink they make.
Distillery masters regularly invite true Scottish whiskey fans to visit Islay Island. Someone comes there to celebrate the wedding, someone just because they want to take back - through the mountains and across the oceans - a handful of Scottish land, which is directly related to the unique taste and aroma of whiskey.
The story of Lefroig
The Islay Distillery was founded in 1815. Over all the years of its existence, production has been repeatedly closed, at one time Lefroig was even owned by the British Army. And for some time the distillery was in the control of Bessie Williams - the first woman in the world who knows everything about whiskey and even more. The distillery is currently the flagship of Allied Domecq.
In 2005, the legendary drink was awarded a great status - The best of the best. This happened at the annual Champions of Whiskey Competition. Today the history of the company does not end. Specialists in the field of blending unique varieties regularly prove that Lafroig whiskey, the types of which are divided according to aging, is multifaceted. But the main shades are invariably characteristic peat and sea notes, as well as licorice, red fruits and menthol. Laphroaig is a unique harmony of taste and aroma.
Currently, the collection of the Scottish distillery has a huge number of vintage specimens, the age of which varies from 10 to 40 years. This is a truly noble drink, which true gourmets and connoisseurs of strong Scottish drinks can appreciate the taste properties of.