Laphroaig 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Leathery
- Description
- Without explicit cask details, Laphroaig offers a 10-year-old from the 1980s, boasting an ABV of 43%. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', one wonders if the price at £999 is justified beyond nostalgia. A collector's piece or just a costly curiosity?
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Laphroaig 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is a 10-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Without explicit cask details, Laphroaig offers a 10-year-old from the 1980s, boasting an ABV of 43%. Tagged as 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', one wonders if the price at £999 is justified beyond nostalgia. A collector's piece or just a costly curiosity?
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