Laphroaig – 1994 Feis Ile 2006 (70cl, 56%)

Laphroaig – 1994 Feis Ile 2006 is a whisky from Laphroaig (Islay). Bottled at 56% ABV, 70cl. Laphroaig was founded in 1815 by two brothers from the unassuming Johnston family on the south coast of Islay. Named after the location that the distillery itself was created upon, the name loosely translates to the ‘broad hollow by the bay’. In 1994 the Prince of Wales awarded it the Royal Warrant, an accolade attested to no other whisky on earth. Rumour has it that it was the Prince’s most favoured whisky. Having said that, Laphroaig is often perceived as quite an acquired taste amongst the faint of heart, perhaps due to its intense peaty, smoky and rich flavours. During the prohibition, an American Surgeon General was adamant that it was unfit for recreational consumption, and instead declared it to be strictly utilised for medical purposes only. Today, it is the biggest selling single malt from Islay, and one of the last distilleries using its own floor maltings. Very limited release to celebrate Feis Ile 2006. Filled into cask back in 1994 by John Campbell as an apprentice and bottled in 2006 as the Distillery manager. A very small release, which is much sought after these days. Released: 2006 Please note minor wear to labels, rusting to tin lid and tube inner Please examine the images of the bottle.