{"product_id":"laphroaig-36-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-limited-release","title":"Laphroaig 36 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Islay, Limited Release","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eLaphroaig 36 Year Old is a rare expression of mature Islay whisky—where peat becomes refined, layered, and deeply integrated rather than dominant. It delivers a complex interplay of smoke, citrus, oak, and coastal character with remarkable balance. This is a collector-level Laphroaig that showcases how time transforms intensity into elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"535\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"535\"\u003eProduced on the southern coast of Islay, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLaphroaig Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is known for one of the most distinctive peat profiles in Scotch whisky. This 36-year-old expression represents decades of careful maturation, allowing the spirit’s medicinal smoke and maritime notes to evolve into something far more nuanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"863\"\u003eWhile specific cask details vary by release, Laphroaig’s ultra-aged expressions typically mature in a combination of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"980\"\u003eex-bourbon barrels and refill casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen to preserve the distillery character while slowly integrating oak influence over time. Extended aging softens the sharper phenolic edges, revealing layers of citrus, vanilla, and subtle sweetness beneath the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003eAs with most releases at this age, production is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003eextremely limited\u003c\/strong\u003e, with bottles allocated globally to collectors and top-tier retailers. The result is not just a whisky, but a long-term evolution of Islay character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1724\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softened peat smoke, sea air, lemon zest, and vanilla with hints of iodine and polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and layered—gentle smoke, citrus, honey, and toasted oak with a refined mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, with lingering smoke, salt, and subtle sweetness fading slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1935\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1967\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2007\"\u003e~40.2% ABV (80.4 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2045\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2065\"\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2124\" data-start=\"2100\"\u003eLaphroaig Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2168\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2127\"\u003eKey Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2168\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003eMalted barley (peated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"2169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"2171\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003e36 years in primarily ex-bourbon \u0026amp; 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A few drops of water can further open its aromatic complexity. Ideal for collectors and advanced whisky tastings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43677690953794,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Laphroaig_36_Year_Old_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_Islay_Limited_Release.jpg?v=1777224608","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/laphroaig-36-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-islay-limited-release","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}