Laphroaig 13 Year Old 2013 TWS Exclusive Sherry Single Cask

This 13-year-old Laphroaig is an official single cask bottling released exclusively for UK retailer The Whisky Shop, as part of the distillery's Single Cask Selection series. Official single cask bottlings from Laphroaig are relatively uncommon. The Whisky Shop also released a Laphroaig single cask matured in a Madeira Hogshead in 2025, while this latest release uses a First-Fill Ex-Sherry Hogshead.

Distilled in June 2013, this whisky was matured entirely in a First-Fill Ex-Sherry Hogshead for 13 years before being bottled in July 2026. Most Laphroaig spirit is matured in Ex-Bourbon Barrels, and even the distillery's regular 10 Year Old Sherry Oak undergoes a secondary maturation in Oloroso Sherry Casks. In contrast, an official single cask matured entirely in the same sherry cask, as with this bottling, is relatively rare. Only 300 bottles were produced.

Reference Tasting Notes:
Nose: Aromas of raisins, dark chocolate and cherries mingle with peat smoke and leather, reminiscent of pipe smoke lingering in a library.
Palate: Opens with a gentle smoky tingle, followed by rich oak, stone fruits, dates and a hint of savoury tang.
Finish: Long and warming, with peat gradually building in intensity, accompanied by soft tannins.