Laphroaig 18 Year Old - Pre 2016
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 4.43 / 5 (63 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- A pre-2016 bottling of Laphroaig's 18-year-old Islay single malt, representing an earlier incarnation of this heavily peated expression before its 2016 discontinuation.
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Laphroaig 18 Year Old - Pre 2016 is a 18-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Rated 4.4/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, kippery, medicinal, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A pre-2016 bottling of Laphroaig's 18-year-old Islay single malt, representing an earlier incarnation of this heavily peated expression before its 2016 discontinuation.
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