Laphroaig 8 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.)
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.1%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £49.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Oily, Coal-gas
- Description
- 8 years old with a 57.1% ABV; Laphroaig's bold statement from Islay. At £49.95, 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes promise a typical punch. One might call it characteristically brash.
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Laphroaig 8 Year Old 2016 (Thompson Bros.) is a 8-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.1% ABV. Expect peaty, smoky and oaky character — smokey, kippery, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
8 years old with a 57.1% ABV; Laphroaig's bold statement from Islay. At £49.95, 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' notes promise a typical punch. One might call it characteristically brash.
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