Laphroaig continues its exploration of novel distillation techniques with Elements 2.0, a single malt whisky that promises a fruitier character than sibling whiskies, thanks to an extended fermentation technique, while retaining the peaty profile that distinguishes this Islay distillery.
To create Laphroaig Elements 2.0, the distillery team went above and beyond the traditional approach to distillation and maturation, effectively doubling the typical fermentation period.
Disrupting the usual 55-hour fermentation process, Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is created from a number of longer fermentations ranging up to almost five days in the tun, for a total of 115 hours. With a nod to the past, the tun was specially aerated to maintain mash conditions. The resulting is a bold, pale gold, non-chill filtered whisky with a fruity nose and palate.
Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is created from a number of longer fermentations ranging up to almost five days in the tun, for a total of 115 hours…
Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is a bold, fruity, and peaty single malt whisky
Bottled at 59.6% ABV, Laphroaig Elements 2.0 follows the 2023 launch of Elements 1.0, a spicy and peppery expression.
Tasting notes speak of a fruity nose, comprising stewed apples, vanilla custard and zesty orange peel with subtle peat. On the palate, it’s a mix of sweet and salty, with green apples, honey, and cream soda offset by bonfire smoke and seafood. The finish is said to be sweet with an increasingly warming smokiness.
“Our Laphroaig Elements Series is all about blending years of traditional whisky making with new, progressive techniques. There’s no whisky that encapsulates Islay quite like Laphroaig, but this hasn’t stopped us experimenting in a way that preserves our iconic character,” says Barry MacAffer, Laphroaig Distillery Manager.
Suntory-owned, Laphroaig remains one of the few distilleries that continues to craft whisky using traditional techniques, like floor malting barley and a ‘cold smoking’ process to create its signature flavour.
Elements 2.0 is priced at £170, and is available from Master of Malt.
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Laphroaig continues its exploration of novel distillation techniques with Elements 2.0, a single malt whisky that promises a fruitier character than sibling whiskies, thanks to an extended fermentation technique, while retaining the peaty profile that distinguishes this Islay distillery.
To create Laphroaig Elements 2.0, the distillery team went above and beyond the traditional approach to distillation and maturation, effectively doubling the typical fermentation period.
Disrupting the usual 55-hour fermentation process, Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is created from a number of longer fermentations ranging up to almost five days in the tun, for a total of 115 hours. With a nod to the past, the tun was specially aerated to maintain mash conditions. The resulting is a bold, pale gold, non-chill filtered whisky with a fruity nose and palate.
Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is a bold, fruity, and peaty single malt whisky
Bottled at 59.6% ABV, Laphroaig Elements 2.0 follows the 2023 launch of Elements 1.0, a spicy and peppery expression.
Tasting notes speak of a fruity nose, comprising stewed apples, vanilla custard and zesty orange peel with subtle peat. On the palate, it’s a mix of sweet and salty, with green apples, honey, and cream soda offset by bonfire smoke and seafood. The finish is said to be sweet with an increasingly warming smokiness.
“Our Laphroaig Elements Series is all about blending years of traditional whisky making with new, progressive techniques. There’s no whisky that encapsulates Islay quite like Laphroaig, but this hasn’t stopped us experimenting in a way that preserves our iconic character,” says Barry MacAffer, Laphroaig Distillery Manager.
Suntory-owned, Laphroaig remains one of the few distilleries that continues to craft whisky using traditional techniques, like floor malting barley and a ‘cold smoking’ process to create its signature flavour.
Elements 2.0 is priced at £170, and is available from Master of Malt.
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