Laphroaig 33 Year Old Strong Characters: Donald Johnston

Distilled on the rugged south coast of Islay, Laphroaig has been crafting intensely flavored single malt whisky since 1815, rooted in the ‘broad hollow by the bay’ from which it takes its name. This 33-year-old expression showcases the distillery’s signature character – a bold and smoky profile born from heavily peated barley and matured in both American ex-bourbon and European sherry oak casks. Expect a rich and complex taste, initially challenging yet ultimately rewarding, with layers of peat smoke, maritime notes, and subtle sweetness. Once deemed medicinal by American authorities, Laphroaig remains a uniquely powerful and enduring Islay icon, still utilizing traditional floor maltings to this day.