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Laphroaig Oak Select
Common

Laphroaig Oak Select

Laphroaig

Islay·40% ABV·Common·$40
scotch Whiskysingle Malt

Tasting Notes

Laphroaig Oak Select offers a gentler introduction to Islay peat. Think classic Laphroaig smoke, but dialed back, making way for bright citrus and green apple notes on the nose. The palate delivers dark chocolate, vanilla, and oak, with a subtle peaty finish. It's surprisingly approachable, a balanced blend of sweetness and smoke, ideal for peat newcomers but perhaps a bit tame for die-hard Laphroaig fans seeking that intense, medicinal punch. Its complexity is less than Laphroaig 10.

Flavor Profile

🍎Fruity
2.8
🪵Woody
3.7
🌶️Spicy
2.2
🌸Floral
1.5
🔥Smoky
4.4
🍯Sweet
2.9
🌾Malty
2.4
🌊Maritime
4.1

Flavor Tags

vanillacarameloakcitrusapplechocolatecinnamongingersmokepeat