Aged for 17 years, this exceptional expression has been finished ina white Madeira cask, chosen personally by our Taste Trailblazingpartner, Patagonian fire chef Francis Mallmann during his visit toour home here on Islay.
This Francis Mallmann Limited Edition embodies the unmistakablesignature smokiness of Laphroaig with the evocative aromas andflavours of Mallmann's elemental cooking style and truly brings theessence of our Trailblazing partnership with Francis to life. Thesignature Laphroaig smokiness is enhanced with the richness ofthe white Madeira cask making for a very unique 17-year-oldLaphroaig with hidden depths.
Limited to just 276 bottles worldwide, we’re sure this exclusiveexpression of Laphroaig is going to be popular. So, to ensurefairness and give all our Friends an equal opportunity to purchasewe will be implementing the first ever Laphroaig.com online ballotsystem for purchase. Granting the lucky winners this highlycoveted collector's item.
Colour
Glowing Ember.
Nose
Honey sweet with a touch of mango, which gives way to flaked almonds and demerara sugar with heavy notes of tanned leather
Palate
Peppery and spicy initially before unveiling sweet notes of orange zest and tropical fruit, salted caramel intermingled with unmistakeable notes of peat smoke and sea salt.
Finish
Long and drying finish which warms the mouth and bringing out the peat and salt on the lips.
Maturation
Finished in a white Madeira cask hand selected by celebrated chef Francis Mallmann.
Whisky Resource Note
This is the first whisky that Laphroaig have sold via ballot, the ballot opened on the 26th July 2023 and ends on the 31st July 2023. It is aimed as a collectors item as per the statement on the website;
Granting the lucky winners this highly coveted collector's item.
While there are several different bottle shots and information released about the bottle, some facts remain unclear - There is no statement around colour or chill filtration - While it is assumed to be cask strength, we cannot assume it is non chill filtered. It is limited to 276 bottles, so we assume it is single cask, however this statement is also missing as is confirmation that the 54.9% ABV is cask strength.
The likelihood is that is is a fully natural presentation, for a whisky retailing for £580 and aimed at a collector or Laphroaig fan, such points should not be omitted.
As such we score it 64 out of 100 for the value score, we have scored it as Single Cask and Cask Strength, however, the score is poor, very much a premium price.
