Several
weeks ago, we had the chance to taste an impressive classic Islay malt whisky at Art & vins, Bordeaux, the
Laphroaig
1995, 16 years old, Cask 48, Signatory vintage. This complex whisky
matured from the 4th of April 1995 to the 16th of May 2011 in a single bourbon
barrel.
“You love it or you hate it!”
As their ancient advert said, there is these two possibilities, you have
certainly discussed once about this subject with some connoisseurs. Direct,
without flourish, this powerful marine and peated malt whisky, create a real explosion
of aromas in your mouth. Marin, because the
distillery is literally locate on the waterfront. Laphroaig whiskies are renowned
for their surprising medicinal taste, which make them unique.
Signatory Vintage?? It’s an independent
bottler. Signatory Vintage’s goal is to offer a wide range of whiskies some of
which are not even bottled by the proprietary distillery. This allows malt
enthusiast to sample the huge variety of subtle differences that occur between
casks.
To add proof of authenticity to their cask
strength bottlings, Signatory always include the cask numbers, date of
distillation, date of bottling and number of bottles produced.
Colour: Bright golden yellow
Nose: Rich, very aromatic. Peaty, marine. Medicinal.
Tannic oak. Mango, fruit-flavored candies.
Palate: Intense, well balanced. More and
more peaty with ocean breeze. Spices such as clove and nutmeg.
Finish: Long. Peated with seaweed and
charred wood taste. Ripe fruits and exotic fruits aromas.
ABV: 59,4%
Wonderful! To drink reading a book during a
snowfall night...
Only slight snag is the price: 105/120€…
Sláinte!
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