Laphroaig Quarter Cask 700mL

Laphroaig Quarter Cask is a vivid, velvet, and intensely peaty expression from Laphroaig Distillery, established in 1815 on the wild southern shores of Islay. Part of the celebrated Cask Collection, this 700mL bottling is matured first in traditional American oak barrels before being transferred into smaller quarter casks — a nod to the ancient practice of using compact casks to accelerate maturation and maximise wood contact, delivering big flavour in every drop.

The quarter cask format creates a whisky of remarkable intensity and texture for its age. With a greater surface-area-to-spirit ratio than standard casks, the wood imparts its character rapidly and generously, resulting in a whisky that is simultaneously bold and velvety smooth — a true showcase of Laphroaig's mastery of peat and oak. Bottled at 48% ABV without chill filtration, every nuance of this extraordinary Islay malt is preserved in the glass.

Tasting Notes:
• Aroma: Intense peat smoke, vanilla sweetness, and a briny coastal character with hints of toasted oak
• Palate: Rich and velvety with bold smoke, dark chocolate, sweet vanilla, and a wave of sea salt
• Finish: Long, warming, and deeply peaty with lingering sweetness and a touch of spice

Best enjoyed neat or with a small drop of water to open up its remarkable complexity. Laphroaig Quarter Cask is an essential expression for peat lovers and a defining dram of the Islay style.