{"product_id":"laphroaig-lore-single-malt","title":"Laphroaig Cask Collection Oak Select","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Laphroaig Cask Collection Oak Select is the most approachable expression in the Laphroaig Cask Collection range — finished in virgin American oak barrels, a rare wood choice for Scotch, adding vanilla sweetness and fresh oak spice over Laphroaig's signature medicinal peat smoke and seaweed character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Oak Select draws from a curated selection of casks — Oloroso sherry butts, first-fill ex-bourbon quarter casks, and Pedro Ximénez sherry hogsheads — before the virgin American oak finish brings the components together. The virgin oak softens and integrates, contributing fresh wood vanilla and a clean, almost sweet note that takes the edge off Laphroaig's more polarising medicinal intensity, making it the most approachable expression in the heavily peated Islay lineup. At 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medicinal peat smoke and seaweed — the classic Laphroaig signature — with added red fruit, lime zest, and floral vanilla from the virgin oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and balanced — peat smoke, red berry sweetness, vanilla cream, and light citrus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and warm with lingering smoke, vanilla, and a floral fade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laphroaig, Port Ellen, Islay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oloroso sherry butts, first-fill ex-bourbon quarter casks, PX sherry hogsheads, finished in virgin American oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs the Oak Select less peaty than Laphroaig 10 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe peat character is present but more integrated and approachable than the 10-year — the multi-cask selection and virgin oak finish add sweetness and fruit that soften the medicinal intensity. A good introduction to Laphroaig for drinkers who find the 10-year too assertive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is virgin American oak unusual for Scotch whisky?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch regulations require ex-oak casks — casks that previously held another spirit. Virgin (new) oak is typically associated with bourbon. Using virgin oak as a finishing vessel is legal for Scotch but rare, as the intense new-wood flavours require careful management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Oak Select less peaty than Laphroaig 10 Year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The peat character is present but more integrated and approachable. The multi-cask selection and virgin oak finish add sweetness and fruit that soften the medicinal intensity — a good introduction for drinkers who find the 10-year too assertive.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is virgin American oak unusual for Scotch whisky?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Scotch regulations require ex-oak casks. Virgin oak is typically associated with bourbon production. Using virgin oak as a finishing vessel is legal for Scotch but rare, as intense new wood flavours require careful management.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Laphroaig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904533958727,"sku":"080686813071","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Oak_20Select_20Lifestyle_20Image_20Hoover_jpg.webp?v=1782425115","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/laphroaig-lore-single-malt","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}