The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £620
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- The Secret Series No.3, a 32-year-old Laphroaig distilled in 1990 and bottled by Vintage Bottlers at 52.1% ABV, embodies classic Islay character: briny sea spray, iodine, and intense peat smoke underpinned by toffee and orchard fruit complexity. Three decades of maturation have allowed the spirit's base character to deepen while subtle sweetness emerges through the smoke. The balance of maritime intensity with mellow age-developed sweetness creates a sophisticated profile. A landmark bottling for collectors pursuing rare Laphroaig across different releases.
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The Secret Series No.3 1990 / 32 Year Old / Vintage Bottlers Islay Whisky is a from Laphroaig (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and fruity character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Secret Series No.3, a 32-year-old Laphroaig distilled in 1990 and bottled by Vintage Bottlers at 52.1% ABV, embodies classic Islay character: briny sea spray, iodine, and intense peat smoke underpinned by toffee and orchard fruit complexity. Three decades of maturation have allowed the spirit's base character to deepen while subtle sweetness emerges through the smoke. The balance of maritime intensity with mellow age-developed sweetness creates a sophisticated profile. A landmark bottling for collectors pursuing rare Laphroaig across different releases.
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