Laphroaig 15 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1750
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- A 1980s bottling of Laphroaig's 15 Year Old, presented in its original tin and marked with the distinctive red label design of that era. Two decades of maturation in oak has softened the distillery's youthful peat into a more sophisticated expression, where smoke mingles with leather, dried fruits, and warming spice. The palate is dry and complex, with layers that unfold slowly. This is a historical snapshot of how the distillery expressed itself before modern production standardization.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Laphroaig 15 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Laphroaig (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A 1980s bottling of Laphroaig's 15 Year Old, presented in its original tin and marked with the distinctive red label design of that era. Two decades of maturation in oak has softened the distillery's youthful peat into a more sophisticated expression, where smoke mingles with leather, dried fruits, and warming spice. The palate is dry and complex, with layers that unfold slowly. This is a historical snapshot of how the distillery expressed itself before modern production standardization.
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