Your Next Whiskies of the World Whisky

Everybody loves Laphroaig. Even those who prefer subtly peated Highlanders over big, smoky and briny Islay whiskies, cannot be on the fence regarding Laghroaig.

Laphroaig is a distillery whose malts are massively individual and utterly distinctive. It was founded in the 18th century in what was originally a family run farm, in a small bay on the southernmost tip of Islay. Laphroaig’s unique flavor comes in part from its vicinity to the coast and the high moss content of its peat, which is processed in the distillery’s own malting floor.

What does this say to us whisky imbibers? That we’ll encounter a big, full-bodied and mouth coating single malt with smoky flavors, peat smoke and campfire tones. A hint of salt tells us that this whisky is produced in a maritime climate. A slight vanilla and caramel note underneath all of the smoke and salt balance out these huge flavors and is inviting for the second, third sip..until we become “Friends of Laphroaig”

If you care for the official title, you can join the “Friends of Laphroiag” committee. Among the benefits are an online whisky cabinet, and a personal square foot of Islay, one you can actually visit.

Simon Brookings, Laghroaig brand ambassador who is striving for “World peace thro’ whisky, one dram at a time”, is visiting San Jose and will help you develop the friendship on Thursday, August 22nd at ” The Friends of Laphroaig Experience”

The Friends of Laphroaig Experience
Thursday, August 22, 6:30pm
The Pagoda @ the Fairmont
170 S Market St, San Jose

Arrive at 6:30 for a reception drink and a six cheese platter to enjoy with the first dram. Our special guest, Simon Brooking will then guide us through the range of Laphroaig along with a diverse selection of small plates (eight) for your intense pairing pleasure.

$75 including tax and tip

• Laphroaig 10yr
• Laphroaig 18yr
• Laphroaig 10yr Cask Strength
• Laphroaig Tripple Wood
• Laphroaig Cairdeas
• Laphroaig 25 yr
• Ardmore

Simon Brooking
Simon, a Scottish native and a well-known expert on Scotch whisky, has worked for many of the leading Scotch distilleries,learning the art and science of distilling from the world’s foremost master distillers and blenders. For over 15 years, Simon has led thousands of Scotch whisky tastings for consumers, bartenders and social organizations.Both informative and entertaining, his presentations have made him an in-demand speaker and spokesperson.Simon’s love of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands has paved the way to his present position as Beam Global Spirits’ Master Ambassador for Laphroaig and Ardmore Single Malt Scotch whiskies.

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