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Laphroaig releases mixed barrel Scotch in US
Beam Suntory’s Islay Scotch brand Laphroaig has unveiled its latest variant – a no-age-statement whisky aged in different styles of oak – in the US.
Laphroaig Select, created from a number of cask styles, is now available in the US
Laphroaig Select is created from four casks representing the “favourite styles” of the brand: quarter cask, PX cask, triple wood and 10-year-old casks. Liquid from these casks is then further matured in American oak casks for six months.
This method is said to pay homage to the brand’s lineage since Ian Hunter, the last family member to own Laphroaig, is said to be one of the first Scotch creators to combine Bourbon and European casks.
“Laphroaig Select is a true original and, as always, we have stayed true to our roots, using the fantastic Laphroaig heritage as inspiration for this new innovation,” said John Campbell, Laphroaig Master Distiller.
“The whisky delivers a liquid with a unique marriage of our trademark ‘peat reek’ and a gentle sweetness, which we hope will both surprise and delight you.”
Bottled at 40% abv, Laphroaig Select is initially available from select retailers acorss the US at an RRP of US$55.00. The variant was initially unveiled in the UK in May this year.