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The 200th anniversary of Laphroaig celebrations continued with the release of a special and very limited release of Laphroaig 32 Year Old.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old is an Islay single malt that is matured exclusively in ex-Oloroso casks for 32 long years. Unlike other Laphroaig expressions, it has a deep mahogany colour reminiscent of Christmas fruitcake. Only 100 cases of the limited release were destined for Australia.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old Tasting Notes
- Colour: Deep mahogany
- Nose: Reminiscent of a Christmas fruit cake, the rich, sherry sweetness and the aroma of caramelised brown sugar are predominant. A drop of water reveals notes of cinnamon spiced red apples, with just a hint of bitter dark chocolate.
- Palate: The dark, bitter chocolate follows through to the palate, with nutmeg and intense spicy, oakiness. Adding a touch of water allows sweeter, sherry flavours to come through with just a hint of salt tang and subtle peat smoke.
- Finish: Dry, long and lingering, sherried oak finish.
Laphroaig 32 Year Old limited release is available at RRP $1500 AUD.
This article was originally published on October 28, 2015 on our sister website Gourmantic.
