Laphroaig Port Wood

About the Laphroaig Port Wood

Laphroaig Port Wood is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Laphroaig distillery on Islay, Scotland. This Islay single malt takes the distillery's bold peat smoke and wraps it in sweet, fruity richness. The spirit matures first in bourbon casks. It is then finished in ex-ruby Port casks from Portugal. That double maturation is the heart of Laphroaig Port Wood. The Port casks lend a deep ruby colour and a layer of dark fruit. Expect blackcurrant, berries and dried fruit alongside the famous medicinal smoke. Dark chocolate and a hint of mint round out the palate. Laphroaig has stood beside the sea since 1815. It dries its barley over peat fires cut nearby. This is why the whisky carries such strong iodine, ash and mineral notes. Sea air seeps into the casks as the spirit sleeps in the warehouses. Many call this the fruitiest dram in the range. The peat smoke still leads, with citrus and lemon zest cutting through. Underneath sit grape, floral and nutty tones from the Port influence. Bottled at 48% and without chill filtration, it keeps a full, oily texture. For anyone who loves Islay whisky, this expression offers something a little different. It rewards a slow, neat pour in a good glass. The smoke arrives first, then the fruit follows close behind. Laphroaig Port Wood is a fresh take on a classic Islay name. It suits smoke lovers who also crave a fruity edge. It is a fine way to explore how port casks reshape a peated single malt.