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

A Vodka Martini is the benchmark serve — Absolut's clean wheat profile and full body stand up to dry vermouth without disappearing

medium-weight body that carries more warmth than sharpness

closing with a pronounced espresso exhale that lingers briefly

Gifting someone who enjoys exploring lesser-known spirit categories

Laphroaig 25 Year 750ML other-whisky Hardy VS is aged upLaphroaig 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: