Laphroaig is the largest of the three heavyweight Islay distilleries in Kildalton, out-stripping the production capacity of neighbours, Ardbeg and Lagavulin, by over 1 million litres per annum. Despite its traditional appearance, Laphroaig was always a forward-thinking distillery. It was bottled as a single malt as early as the 1920s, an unfashionable option at the time, especially for a peated whisky. They were also shrewd in capitalising on post-Prohibition America to add trademark sweetness to their spirit through the use of imported ex-bourbon casks, and hired Scotland’s first ever female distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, in 1954. Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to still use in-house maltings, providing them with 20% of their annual requirements, and contributing to the distillery’s unique flavour profile.
Brodir is ancient norse for “brother'” and the expression was launched as a limited batch release in 2014, with a second following in 2015. These proved so popular that version was added to the permanent travel retail range in 2016.
This was matured in ex-bourbon followed by European oak, prior to a ruby port finish.
Nose
Restrained, dry, dry boards, peat, charred branches, light sweet, wine notes, berry jam, ash.
Taste
Thick, saturated, oak, peat, wine astringent notes, raisins, ash.
Finish
Spicy, refreshing, ginger, porto, oak, berry astringent shades.
