LAPHROAIG 25YR CASK STRENGTH 750ML

It's aged for a quarter century in a combination of large Oloroso sherry butts and ex-Bourbon barrels, proving that good things are worth the wait. This mellow single malt Scotch has the distinctive flavor of Laphroaig — peat smoke with a medicinal edge — met by creamy vanilla flavors from American oak and spiced apple from the sherry casks.

A long, warm finish leaves a lasting impression. It is bottled at cask strength, which means it isn't watered down before bottling. Usually you would only sample whisky this powerful at source. If you find the straight-from-barrel flavor overwhelming, temper it with a splash of water or a few ice cubes.

• Bottled at cask strength for deep intensity of flavor

• Peated single malt with notes of smoke, sweetness and spiced apple

• Aged for 25 years in ex-Bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts

• An ideal choice for purists, it's like tasting whisky at source

• Whisky bottled and released in 2020