Picture yourself on the rugged shores of Islay, where sea spray mingles with peat smoke and every breeze carries salty memory. Laphroaig Brodir is the meeting point of that wild environment and thoughtful wood finishing, a bold expression born from marrying classic Islay peat with the sweetness of Port cask influence.

Laphroaig Brodir – Port Wood Finish 70 cl
Brand: Laphroaig | Category: Islay Single Malt (Port Cask Finish) | ABV: 46.5% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 70 cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Layered and enchanting, peat smoke is matched by dark berries, dried plums, and hints of raisins coated in campfire embers. The sweetness of port-soaked wood unfolds alongside sea salt and warm malt.
Palate: Rich and smoky with concentrated fruit sweetness and maritime character. Tannic berry flavor, chocolate dipped raisins, burnt sugar, and subtle oak spice blend with the classic medicinal peat.
Finish: Bold and lingering, peat smoke lingers on the lips, fading into berry sweetness, salty freshness, and a soft oak warmth that doesn’t quit.

Production Details:
Brodir begins life as the classic Laphroaig spirit, robust, medicinal, and mossy. Then it’s finished for several months in hand-selected Port casks, bringing fresh fruit tannins and soft wine sweetness to the smoky base. Bottled at a full 46.5% ABV with no chill-filtration, Brodir retains both power and elegance.

Perfect For:
A slow evening by a seaside fire pit or a quiet night alone with a peat forward dram. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, rich blue cheese, or even a steak grilled over smoky coals, intense, complex, and unforgettable.

Expert Notes:
Brodir shows another dimension of Laphroaig: one where savory peat meets wine soaked fruit. It’s not shy, it’s assured. The interplay of smoke, salt, and fruit makes it standout among other Islay finishes without losing island identity.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Smoke, sea, and berries in every sip. Truly something else.”   Alice M.
🗣️ “Wasn’t sure about port finishing… but this nails it. Rich, bold, and absolutely smoky.”   Gregor T.
🗣️ “Acts like a peated beast, finishes like a dessert wine. Brilliant combo.”   Marisol R.

Interesting Fact:
“Brodir” means “Brother” in Norse, a nod to Islay’s Viking history and the camaraderie found in Laphroaig’s cask open master community. Each bottle feels like a tribute to a shared whisky legacy.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat, or add a few drops of water to unlock hidden fruit and soften the smoke edge. A Glencairn or tulip glass works best, swirl slowly and breathe deeply. Let it open in the glass for ten minutes and watch it evolve.

Distillery Background:
Laphroaig, founded in 1815, is among Islay’s most visceral and colorful distilleries. Built on a peat bed deep in tradition, it remains fiercely independent in character. With Brodir, Laphroaig continues to push the boundaries, keeping the island’s salty spirit while exploring new flavors through careful wood finishing.