Islay 31 Year Old Symington's Choice bourbon barrel #6778 is a single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Laphroaig distillery. Laphroaig is known for its intensely peaty and smoky flavour profile, characteristic of Islay whiskies. Being aged for 31 years in a bourbon barrel, this particular expression carries a rich complexity with notes of smoke, peat, oak and vanilla. Symington's Choice is a series of independent bottlings by Signatory Vintage, which showcases unique cask selections from various distilleries. This bottling is highly sought after by whisky enthusiasts due to its age and rarity. 237 numbered decanters bottled February 2024.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Cask Type: bourbon barrel
Cask #: #6778
ABV: 51.70%
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Region: Islay
Age: 31 Year Old
Vintage: 1992
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes from TWB.
With 31 years of aging in a bourbon barrel, you can anticipate rich oak flavors, with hints of vanilla and caramel, imparted from the wood. Underlying notes of citrus fruit, along with dried fruits.
Subtle hints of the spices cinnamon, clove, or black pepper might be present, adding depth and complexity to the whisky's profile.
A well-rounded and complex whisky with a balance between the intense peat smoke, oak influence, and subtle nuances developed over three decades of maturation.
