Laphroaig The Cask Lore Single Malt Islay Scotch Whisky

The Stories the Casks Tell

Laphroaig The Cask Lore is a whisky born from the distillery's most treasured cask archive — a collection of rare and exceptional barrels that have been quietly maturing on Islay, each one accumulating its own story over the years. Master Distiller John Campbell selected a combination of quarter casks, ex-bourbon barrels, and virgin oak casks to create an expression of extraordinary complexity and depth, one that showcases the full range of what Laphroaig's legendary peat smoke can become when given time and exceptional wood. The result is a whisky that is simultaneously bold and nuanced — Laphroaig at its most layered and rewarding.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Complex and smoky — medicinal peat, sea salt, and vanilla with layers of dark fruit, toasted oak, and a warm, honeyed sweetness from the virgin oak
• Palate: Full-bodied and deeply layered — peat smoke, dark chocolate, and a rich vanilla sweetness from the quarter casks, woven through with coastal brine and warming spice
• Finish: Exceptionally long and smoky with lingering peat, dark fruit, and a clean, coastal warmth that fades slowly

Specs

• Distillery: Laphroaig, Islay, Scotland
• Cask: Quarter Casks, Ex-Bourbon Barrels & Virgin Oak
• Style: Non-Chill Filtered, Natural Colour
• ABV: 48% / Proof: 96
• Size: 750ml

Please note: This is a special order item. Allow approximately 3–15 business days for fulfillment. If ordered with other items, the entire order will be held until this product arrives.

Laphroaig at its most complex and rewarding — The Cask Lore is a whisky for those who want to explore the full depth of Islay's most iconic distillery.