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It matures in a combination of American and European oak casks, which gives the whisky its characteristic brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, fresh grain, sweet malt, and a hint of citrus peel. On the palate, ripening yellow fruits, creamy vanilla, and a light touch of wildflower honey unfold. The finish is medium-long, slightly spicy, with a subtle salty breeze – typical of the distillery\u0026#39;s coastal location. Bottled at 50% ABV, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Neat at room temperature – or with a drop of water to further enhance the fruit aromas. 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Once you\u0026#39;ve tasted it, you\u0026#39;ll never forget this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The distillery is located directly on the south coast of Islay, just a few meters from the Atlantic Ocean. Laphroaig still malts some of its barley in its own malting floor—a rarity in the Scottish whisky industry. The peat, which smokes the barley during malting, comes from the island\u0026#39;s bogs and gives the whisky its characteristic iodine profile. It matures for ten years in ex-bourbon casks made of American white oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays intense notes of smoke, sea salt, and iodine—the classic Islay profile. Beneath this lies a surprising sweetness: vanilla, a hint of lemon, and light caramel. The finish is long, warm, and dry, with lingering peatiness. 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Neat at room temperature or with a small splash of still water—both bring out the full flavor profile. 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At 48% ABV, it is a strong whisky, but its subtle sweetness makes it pleasantly smooth. It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. 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Characteristic are the unusual, flat copper helmets on the pot stills, which call for a heavier, oilier new whisky – and this is precisely what long cask maturation can achieve. The 15-year-old Dalmore\u0026#39;s signature finish comes into play: three exceptional Oloroso sherry cask types – \u003cb\u003eApostoles, Amoroso, and Matusalem\u003c\/b\u003e – round off the whisky in its final maturation phase. Each wood type contributes its own distinct character: Apostoles for nutty spice, Amoroso for caramel depth, and Matusalem for dark dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the result is a rich mahogany color. The nose offers aromas of candied orange peel, milk chocolate, and walnut. On the palate, it has a full texture with flavors of dried plum, brown sugar, and a hint of ginger. 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