Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL @ 48% abv

Unquestionably one of Laphroaig’s greats, and now an absolute steal.
Two hundred years ago, when the Scotts began moving whisky around the country in smaller barrels (aka quarter casks) they were improving more than methods of logistics. The smaller vessels made it easier for mules to carry and for the distillers to smuggle (what better way to inspire innovation than a ploy against the tax man!). In more recent times, with the rise of the micro distiller, smaller casks have played an important part by rapidly speeding-up the maturation process, increasing the whisky to oak contact ratio, in theory making it more palatable, at a faster rate.
For this release, Laphroaig have initially matured in American Oak x-bourbon barrels and then transferred into new, specially produced Quarter Casks for a final seven-to eight-month period. It’s also bottled at a higher alcohol strength to keep inline with older traditions, in this case, 48%.
Tasting note: Bright gold colour. First passing reeks of