Laphroaig 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 73) - For James' Retirement
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.5%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £799
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled in 2005 and selected by retiring Laphroaig master James McGregor, this single cask was aged 8 years in first-fill bourbon before 10 years in Amontillado cask, reaching 54.5% ABV. Only 339 bottles of this Islay classic were filled, combining the distillery's characteristic peat and brine with subtle sherry influence.
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Laphroaig 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 73) - For James' Retirement is a 18-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 54.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, kippery, sherried, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 2005 and selected by retiring Laphroaig master James McGregor, this single cask was aged 8 years in first-fill bourbon before 10 years in Amontillado cask, reaching 54.5% ABV. Only 339 bottles of this Islay classic were filled, combining the distillery's characteristic peat and brine with subtle sherry influence.
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