Laphroaig 25 Year Old for Aqua Vitae Cask 5124

Bottled in 2017, this cask was donated by Prince Charles for a charity auction. Allen Chen, founder of Aqua Vitae, had won the bid - profits from the auction were donated to residents on Islay. With a trendy and remarkably black label and wooden box, this 25 YO beauty attracts attention from connoisseurs.The initial nosing is oily - along with hints of hay and fruits, maritime and smoke. More fruity notes are developed later on - peach alike. On the palate it is peaty, then there are liquorice, candied fruits as well. The aftertaste is sweet and fruity - with a long lingering finish!

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Origin: Scotland

Region: Islay

Distillery / Producer: Laphroaig

Bottled Date: 2017

Number of Bottles: 208

ABV: 54.20%

Volume: 700ml

Laphroaig

Laphroaig is one of Islay’s most distinctive and polarizing distilleries. Since its founding in 1815, it has developed a cult following thanks to its unmistakable flavor profile—intensely peaty, medicinal, with notes of iodine, seaweed, and herbs. Its pronounced medicinal character has led many to describe Laphroaig as a whisky you either love or can never quite accept. The distillery maintains traditional floor malting and dries its malt with its own peat, preserving its unique smoky signature.

The most recognized expression is the Laphroaig 10 Year Old, a formative dram for many fans of peated whisky. Laphroaig has enjoyed royal recognition from King Charles III (formerly Prince Charles), further cementing its prestige. The distillery also pioneered the “Friends of Laphroaig” program, granting fans honorary ownership of a square foot of Islay land. Laphroaig stands not only as a benchmark for peat lovers, but also as a symbol of bold character in whisky culture.

Aqua Vitae Whisky Selection

Aqua Vitae, means “water of life” in Latin, at the same time is the name of a Taiwanese IB. Similar to other founders, Allen hopes that more people can enjoy whisky which he is in favor of, “ Whisky market in Taiwan was growing rapidly in recent years, but the flavour profile of people in Taiwan are still similar with each other. My own preference is similar with whisky drinkers in Europe, it probably because I studied overseas in the past. This is why I would like to select something different from other Taiwanese IB, to provide more options for drinkers and to promote the culture.”