Laphroaig 21 Year Old XOP Convalmore Matured predominantly in a mix

Matured predominantly in a mix of 70% ex-bourbon and 30% ex-sherry casks — though proportions vary slightly between batches — this whisky showcases a lightly peated (12–15ppm)

Palate: A fine sherried character

stewed fruits and a Seville marmalade tang

Launched in 2004 as part of Welsh Penderyn distillery's Gold range of single malt whiskies

The name comes from a practice of marking different ages of maturing barrels of whiskey with a dab of paint

Laphroaig 21 Year Old XOP Convalmore Matured predominantly in a mixA single cask release by independent bottlers Douglas Laing in their Xtra Old Particular (XOP) range. Distilled at the Laphroaig distillery in July 1996, matured for 21 years in a refill hogshead and bottled in 2017. Only 253 bottles were produced. Presented in a wooden box, with glass stopper and an individually numbered certificate. Non chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at a natural cask strength of 53. 4%. Nose: A maritime nose develops