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The range
Lp8
Limited Edition
A marriage of a trio of ex-Madeira wine casks from 1998, Lp8 promises a beautifully sweet and smoky Laphroaig, giving a slightly softer edge to what is known as the typically medicinal Islay whisky.
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Core Flavour
Dark fruit and aromatic smoke -
Cask details
1998 distillate matured in 3 Madeira wine casks -
Strength
53.5% -
Distillery
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Distillery status
OPEN -
Approved by
Tasting notes
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Nose
Brine and freshly laid tar are followed by prunes and dates. Classic medicinal notes of TCP mix with blood orange. -
Palate
A cloak of dense, dark fruit and sooty smoke is draped over zesty grapefruit and dry spices. Cardamon and nutmeg mix with darkchocolate-filled lime boiled sweets. -
Finish
More classic medicinal notes, with smoke and salt-encrusted mackerel skins to follow.
Flavour
- Prunes
- Grapefruit
- Dry spices
- Dark chocolate
- Smoke