Including malt components from Glenfiddich and The Balvenie — two of Scotland's most decorated single malts — gives the blend a pedigree that few rivals at this price can match

Hardy VS is aged up to five years — significantly longer than the two-year minimum most VS cognacs adhere to — giving it a smoother

This whisky also performs well in cocktails:

closing with a pronounced espresso exhale that lingers briefly

The family has been distilling in this Alpine region for approximately four generations

Laphroaig 25 Year 750ML other-whisky Including malt components from GlenfiddichLaphroaig 25 Year 750ML is a 25 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 45. 1% ABV (90. 2 proof). This expression represents one of the oldest permanent releases from Laphroaig, marrying decades of maturation in both Oloroso sherry casks and ex bourbon barrels into a whisky where the distillery's signature peat smoke is deeply tempered by time and wood influence. Quick Facts: ABV: 45. 1% Origin: Islay, Scotland Age: 25 Years Distillery: