Laphroaig 1997 Highgrove Single Cask

Name: Laphroaig 1997 Highgrove Single Cask
Brand: Laphroaig
Price: 299.95 GBP
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£299.95 GBP

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The Laphroaig 1997 Vintage Highgrove Edition is an exceptional Islay single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in January 1997 and bottled in 2009 exclusively for the prestigious Highgrove series. Read more

Laphroaig 1997 Highgrove Single Cask

£299.95 GBP

£249.96 ex VAT

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Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery

Cask: #136

Cask Type: single cask

Type: Single Malt Scotch

Volume: 70cl

Region: Islay

Vintage: 1997

Age: 12 Years Old

ABV: 46.00%

Tasting Notes

Nose Powerful peat smoke, sea spray, iodine, and charred oak, with hints of vanilla and citrus. Palate Classic Laphroaig intensity—rich smoke, brine, sweet malt, lemon peel, and gentle medicinal tones, supported by warm oak and subtle spice. Finish Long, smoky, and maritime, with lingering peat embers, sea salt, and herbal peat sweetness

The Laphroaig 1997 Vintage Highgrove Edition is an exceptional Islay single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in January 1997 and bottled in 2009 exclusively for the prestigious Highgrove series. Drawn from single cask #136, this rare bottling captures the intensely smoky, medicinal character for which Laphroaig is celebrated, harmonised with layers of coastal complexity and refined cask influence. A beautifully balanced expression, it showcases the distillery’s iconic style in a pure single-cask form.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

Distilled January 1997 and bottled 2009
Exclusive single cask #136 release for the Highgrove series
Captures Laphroaig’s iconic medicinal, smoky, and coastal character
A rare vintage Islay malt from one of Scotland’s most distinctive distilleries
Ideal for collectors and lovers of bold, traditional Laphroaig whisky

The Laphroaig 1997 Vintage Highgrove Single Cask #136 is a striking Islay whisky—pure, elemental, and deeply expressive. A must-have for enthusiasts seeking rare, vintage Laphroaig at its uncompromising best.

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The Distillery

Laphroaig Distillery, founded in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay, Scotland, is renowned for its traditional malting floors and malt kiln, producing distinctive peated single malt whiskies. Awarded the Royal Warrant in 1994, Laphroaig boasts an extensive core range complemented by limited releases, including the celebrated 21 Year Old launched in 2015 to honor the Friends of Laphroaig. Exclusive independent bottlings from Signatory, Cooper’s Choice, and Hunter Laing showcase its exceptional quality. Actively participating in Feis Ile, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, Laphroaig Distillery remains a premier destination for whisky enthusiasts seeking authentic, richly flavored single malts.

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