{"product_id":"laphroaig-18yo-malt-2024","title":"Laphroaig 18YO Malt (2024)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaphroaig 18YO is a mature expression of one of Islay’s most iconic single malts, combining the distillery’s unmistakable smoky character with the extra depth and polish that come from long aging. Released in 2024, it offers a refined take on Laphroaig’s famously bold style, with the balance and complexity that only nearly two decades in oak can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a deep amber hue and an immediately recognizable Islay profile. On the nose, there are layers of medicinal peat smoke, sea spray, leather, and soft vanilla, with dried fruit and gentle spice emerging with time in the glass.\n\nThe palate is rich and full-bodied, moving from smoky embers and brine into notes of oak, toffee, dark fruit, and warm spice, finishing long and lingering with coastal salinity and a pleasantly dry, peaty edge. This is a whisky with excellent aging potential already realized, and it can continue to evolve beautifully in the glass over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaphroaig is distilled on the southern coast of Islay, where Atlantic winds, maritime influence, and peat-rich terrain shape the spirit’s distinctive character. The whisky is made using traditional production methods, with the island’s peaty malt and slow maturation in oak casks contributing to its unmistakable depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up its layers of smoke, sweetness, and spice. It pairs well with smoked salmon, grilled seafood, aged cheddar, blue cheese, or rich charcuterie, and is ideal served slightly below room temperature in a tulip glass. Decanting is not necessary, but allowing it to breathe for a few minutes in the glass is highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaphroaig is one of Islay’s most famous distilleries, founded in 1815 and known worldwide for producing bold, heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky. Its unmistakable style has made it a benchmark for Islay whisky and a favourite among whisky drinkers who appreciate powerful maritime smoke and deep, complex character. Over the years, Laphroaig has earned a reputation for consistency, authenticity, and a fiercely loyal following.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laphroaig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252584862033,"sku":"PS-15876225139068","price":200.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Laphroaig18YOMalt_2024_R.png?v=1783445271","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/laphroaig-18yo-malt-2024","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}