Laphroaig 21 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.6%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £574.95
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- Distilled in April 1997 and aged 21 years in a first-fill bourbon hogshead, this Laphroaig embodies Islay's signature peat and brine character. Bottled at cask strength in 2018 without chill filtration or added colour, it represents uncompromised single-cask whisky from the island's south coast.
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Laphroaig 21 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 21-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 51.6% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in April 1997 and aged 21 years in a first-fill bourbon hogshead, this Laphroaig embodies Islay's signature peat and brine character. Bottled at cask strength in 2018 without chill filtration or added colour, it represents uncompromised single-cask whisky from the island's south coast.
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