Part of the First Editions range of single cask whiskies from independent bottler Hunter Laing & Co., this Islay single malt was distilled at Laphroaig in 2004. Aged for 12 years in a refill hogshead, just 364 bottles were filled in 2017 at a strength of 46% abv, free from chill-filtration and artificial colouring.
Laphroaig 2004 First Editions Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Peat, bonfire embers and apple.
Palate: Sweet and smoky with peat, pepper and citrus.
Finish: Long, smoky and peppery.
Distillery Information
Laphroaig distillery is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery. It is named after the area of land at the head of Loch Laphroaig on the south coast of the island of Islay. The meaning of the toponym is unknown, but a commonly suggested etymology includes the elements “lag” (Gaelic: hollow), “breid” (Norse: ‘breidd’ breadth) and “vik” (Norse: ‘vík’ bay), implying an original Gaelic form something like “Lag Bhròdhaig” (the hollow of Broadbay). The name may be related to a placename on the east coast of Islay, “Pròaig”, again suggested as meaning “broad bay”. The distillery and brand are owned and operated by Beam Suntory, the American subsidiary of Japan’s Suntory Holdings.
