Laphroaig 1997 (bottled 2009) (cask 141) - Highgrove is a 12-year-old Scotch whisky from the Islay region, known for its distinctive peaty character. Laphroaig distillery is recogn...
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Laphroaig 1997 (bottled 2009) (cask 141) - Highgrove is a 12-year-old Scotch whisky from the Islay region, known for its distinctive peaty character. Laphroaig distillery is recognized for producing heavily peated whiskies, which have garnered a dedicated following among whisky enthusiasts. This expression is bottled at an ABV of 46%.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Peaty smoke with hints of medicinal notes, seaweed, and a touch of vanilla sweetness.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied with flavors of brine, smoked bacon, and a subtle sweetness from dried fruits.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering smoke and a touch of oak.
Additional Notes
A complex and well-balanced expression showcasing Laphroaig's signature peatiness alongside a nuanced sweetness.
Production Methods
Laphroaig 1997 (bottled 2009) (cask 141) - Highgrove is a 12-year-old Islay whisky. It is bottled as a single cask expression, showcasing the unique characteristics imparted by its specific cask.
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About The Brand: Laphroaig
Islay single malt Scotch whiskey is produced at the Laphroaig distillery. It is called after the region of land near the mouth of Loch Laphroaig on the island of Islay's southern shore. The toponym's meaning is uncertain, although an often proposed derivation contains the words 'lag,' which is Gaelic for 'hollow,' 'breid,' which is Norse for 'breadth,' and 'vik,' which is Norse for 'bay,' suggesting an initial Gaelic form that may be something like 'Lag Bhrdhaig' (the hollow of Broadbay). The placename 'Praig,' which is also supposed to mean 'wide bay,' on the east coast of Islay may be linked to the name. Suntory Holdings of Japan's American affiliate, Beam Suntory, owns and runs the distillery and the brand. Since the first drop of whisky came off the still in 1815, distillery management have handed on their heritage of manufacturing whiskey. The art of Laphroaig has been guarded by Ian Hunter, Bessie Williamson, John MacDougal, Denise Nicole, Iain Henderson, John Campbell, and our newest distillery manager, Barry MacAffer. Naturally, each person brought their own impact, but everyone recognized the distinctive qualities that make Laphroaig the whiskey it is. The Kilbride Stream, hand-cut peat, floor-malted barley, mash tuns, cold-smoking kilns, copper alchemy, and the finesse of oak aging. Each and every step is important in creating the Scotch whisky with the most complex flavors.
