Laphroaig PX Cask
The Laphroaig PX Cask is made with whisky matured in three types of cask – American oak casks, Quarter casks and the titular Pedro Ximénez casks. This leads to a flavour profile which ties together classic, powerful Laphroaig smoke and wine-like sweetness.
Description
The Laphroaig PX Cask is made with whisky matured in three types of cask – American oak casks, Quarter casks and the titular Pedro Ximénez casks. This leads to a flavour profile which ties together classic, powerful Laphroaig smoke and wine-like sweetness. It was originally released for Travel Retail.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Laphroaig PX Cask has peat smoke at the fore, with the phenolic elements intermingling nicely with the sweet sherry. Red fruits, Christmas cake and just a hint of sea salt evident in the nose before spicier elements emerge. Nutmeg, cinnamon and just a hint of iodine tussle with one another before giving way to worn leather and tobacco pouch. Quite a complex nose.
Palate: Sherried sweetness and smoky peat are once again the stars of the show here. Sea salt and the nutmeg and cinnamon from the nose make an appearance. Aniseed then enters the fray, increasing the intensity of the spiciness of the palate. Coats the mouth well.
Finish: Long and lingering finish with a drying mouthfeel. Spicy, smoky, salty and sweet in equal measure with all four aspects taking turns to inundate the palate. Glorious.
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