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Laphroaig 2000 12 Years Single Malt Whisky

Laphroaig 2000 TWA

Laphroaig

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
12 years
ABV
51.7%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Laphroaig
Distillation Year
2000
Bottling Year
2013
Cask Types
Refill Sherry Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€199.00(2024-02-28)

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Laphroaig, Gaelic for 'the beautiful hollow by the broad bay,' stands as one of Islay's most divisive and revered single malt Scotch whiskies. Established in 1815 on the island's southern coast, the distillery's stark white walls sit between windswept pine forests and the tempestuous Atlantic, where the rhythm of crashing waves and rustling trees composes its daily symphony. Laphroaig is one of the few distilleries maintaining traditional floor maltings, producing its own peated malt with phenol levels reaching 50-70 ppm from hand-cut peat harvested from its own bogs. The Kilbride Stream's soft water, filtered through ancient peat and limestone, contributes to its unmistakable character. Maturation primarily in ex-bourbon barrels and distinctive quarter casks intensifies its signature profile: an aggressive blast of medicinal peat smoke, iodine, seaweed, and tar, underpinned by notes of bandages, antiseptic, and salt-crusted driftwood. This maritime complexity yields a full-bodied, oily palate with a long, dry, ashy finish that evokes Islay's harsh, unforgiving landscape and the stubborn artisans who craft it. The distillery's 'love it or hate it' reputation is legendary—there is no middle ground. This polarizing nature earned it a Royal Warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales in 1994 and spawned the global 'Friends of Laphroaig' loyalty program, where members own a symbolic square foot of Islay land. For the initiated, Laphroaig is not merely a whisky; it's an existential statement of peat worship.
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Whiskyspace Notes 2339

Whiskyspace Notes 2339

Jul 6, 2026, 04:02:32

Just had a dram that hits huge saltiness and even more salt, with a big peat smoke and a whiff of camphor. Notes of citrons, tinned pineapples and a touch of jellybeans linger, plus a hint of menthol and eucalyptus. It’s smoky, chiselled and long and sharp – definitely shouldn't be rushed. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2231

Whiskyspace Notes 2231

Jul 3, 2026, 05:00:32

Blimey, had a sip of this last night and it’s proper fab 😍 First hit is all that tropical stuff: tinned pineapples, mangos, even smoked passion fruits, right? Then you get that sweet kick, like jellybeans and those classic liquorice sweets, all tangled up with this huge saltiness that’s even more salt than I thougt it’d have, proper briny seawatery vibes. Then the peat rolls in – big peat smoke, but mild smoke, not too much, y’know? There’s a very ashy dry side to it, plus that camphor, camphory menthol zing that hits the back of your throat. Citrons and grapefruits cut through all that richness, the finish is so chiselled and long and sharp, honestly extremely great, such a good peat/tropical fruits combo, proper belter 👌

Whiskyspace Notes 2229

Whiskyspace Notes 2229

Jul 3, 2026, 03:25:22

Give it a little time in the glass, this one shouldn't be rushed. 🥃 Absolute fab! Starts with big peat smoke and a seawatery vibe, almost like huge saltiness and a dry ashy side. But then it keeps developing for a long time... lovely! Got these weirdly great notes of jellybeans, smoked passion fruits and tinned pineapples. Such a brilliant peat/tropical fruits combo. A bit of eucalyptus and menthol too, keeps it all fresh and chiselled. Long and sharp finish with a hint of straw. Hurray! Really loved this one ✨

Whiskyspace Notes 2142

Whiskyspace Notes 2142

Jun 27, 2026, 19:04:19

First sip hits with a huge saltiness, almost like seawater spray, then a sweet wave of sweets and jellybeans pops up. There's a big peat smoke lingering, with hints of camphor and eucalyptus giving a dry ashy edge. Tropical fruit notes – mango, passion fruit, citrons – dance in the background, and a touch of liquorice keeps it going long and sharp. Hurray, it’s lovely! 🌊🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2031

Whiskyspace Notes 2031

Jun 25, 2026, 17:50:02

Blimey, this dram’s a proper treat! First sip hits like a big peat smoke bomb, but then it mellows into this peat/tropical fruits combo—think tinned pineapples and mangos dancing with jellybeans. The long and sharp finish lingers, salty as the sea, but in a fab way. There’s this eucalyptus and menthol thing going on, like a forest clearing after rain, and hints of camphor and liquorice add weirdly wonderful depth. Smoked passion fruits and grapefruits pop up mid-palate, sweet but not cloying. Keeps developing for a long time, really loved this one. Give it a little time and it opens up—citrons and briny notes emerge, dry ashy side but balanced. Mild smoke rounds it all off. Hurray! Definitely shouldn’t be rushed, but worth every drop. Lovely! 🥃

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