Laphroaig Brodir Final Batch
The Laphroaig Brodir Final Batch is a limited edition, named after the Viking term for "brother", and is the final batch in a series of special bottlings honouring the distillery's heritage and connection to the island's Viking history.After several batches, this Laphroaig, matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in a port cask, is now discontinued. The Scotch does not bear an age statement.
The panel
Mean 83.0 · spread 4
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Isle of Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 48% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
The Laphroaig Brodir Final Batch has a complex and layered aroma, with Laphroaig's characteristic phenolic and smoky notes present from the first moment. There is also a slight saltiness, followed by fruit and citrus notes, as well as hints of plums and custard. The aroma is also spicy, with hints of churros and cinnamon sugar.
Palate
On the palate, the single malt is bold and full-bodied, with dominant seaweed and iodine notes and a seabed feel. Added to this are flavours of dark fruits, including intense plums and berries, as well as a pleasant and rich smoke. The profile is also rounded off by a spicy honey sweetness.
Finish
The finish of the Brodir is expectedly long and smoky, with a lingering fruity sweetness.
Verdicts
Marcel
A true Islay powerhouse bursting with character and a wonderful blend of smoke, spice, and fruity sweetness – simply a delight for anyone who appreciates the classic Laphroaig style. If you manage to snag a bottle at a fair price, don’t hesitate, as these limited editions sell out quickly!
Sascha
The Laphroaig Brodir Final Batch impresses with its balanced structure and the harmonious interplay of smoke, maritime notes, and fruity accents. Despite its complexity, the finish feels somewhat one-dimensional, yet it remains a successful interpretation of the peaty Islay profile in a limited release.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Laphroaig as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £218 across 619 lots · 2024-08