Williamson (Laphroaig) 2012 Aged 11 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – North Star (56.4% abv)

North Star Spirits is an independent bottler based in Glasgow, Scotland. They pride themselves on bottling the finest single malt Scotch whisky, blended whisky and blended malt Scotch whisky. Producing artisan single cask whisky from various regions of Scotland as well as bottling rums, gins and Bourbon whiskey. All products are small batch, bottled at cask strength.

The distillery name Williamson is becoming more popular when buying independently bottled Laphroaig. This is to help conceal the distilleries identity. The use of the name Williamson is a tribute to the first female Scotch whisky distillery manager, Bessie Williamson, who also worked at Laphroaig for some time, steering the brand to success in the US before and after World War II. Distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2023 after 11 years maturing in a single Pedro Ximenez Hogshead. Bottled at 56.4% ABV. Your chance to own and taste a PX Sherry matured single cask Laphroaig, who’s jumping at the chance!

Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Creamy toffee notes fill the air and dance on the nostrils, dark chocolate pudding and soft salt filled sea breeze notes entice and start the salivation.

Palate: Soft mineralistic notes combine with chocolate croissants, salted butter and melted dark chocolate.

Finish: Long with Italian roasted coffee, there’s pickled raisins and dry smoke.