Laphroaig 16 Year Old
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £99.95
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- Sixteen years of maturation bring Laphroaig 16 Year Old into its own. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Kippery', it gives a nod to the Islay tradition. A 4.0 rating from seven voices suggests reliability, if not excitement. At £99.95, it's a bit of an indulgence, maybe worth it if you like a peat kick.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Laphroaig 16 Year Old is a 16-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, kippery, dried fruit, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Sixteen years of maturation bring Laphroaig 16 Year Old into its own. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Kippery', it gives a nod to the Islay tradition. A 4.0 rating from seven voices suggests reliability, if not excitement. At £99.95, it's a bit of an indulgence, maybe worth it if you like a peat kick.
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