Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1989 Vintage
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.9%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled in 1989 and bottled 23 years later, this Laphroaig represents the distillery's vintage bottlings from a limited 1,800-bottle release. The Islay classic's peaty, medicinal character softens with two decades of maturation into a more nuanced expression.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Laphroaig 23 Year Old 1989 Vintage is a 23-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Scotland), bottled at 48.9% 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.
Distilled in 1989 and bottled 23 years later, this Laphroaig represents the distillery's vintage bottlings from a limited 1,800-bottle release. The Islay classic's peaty, medicinal character softens with two decades of maturation into a more nuanced expression.
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