Bottle Information
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask Type: refill hogshead
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Tasting Notes
This straw-coloured whisky has a beautiful balance of lemon meringue pie, vanilla ice cream and gentle Islay peatsmoke on the nose. On the palate the soft, creamy citrus continues and then is slowly overtaken by leathery, ashy notes and then a charming incense/sandalwood quality. The finish is long, complex, enchanting with its interplay of soft smoke and fruity notes.
Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1997 is an extraordinary Islay single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for their prestigious Old & Rare Platinum series. Distilled in 1997 and matured for a quarter of a century in a single refill hogshead, this rare release was bottled in October 2022 and yielded only 139 bottles. At 25 years old, it showcases the refined, mature side of Laphroaig—bringing harmony, complexity, and deep coastal character together in a beautifully balanced, aged expression.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
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Distilled in 1997 and matured for 25 years in a single refill hogshead
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Bottled by Hunter Laing & Co. for the prestigious Old & Rare Platinum series
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Limited release of just 139 bottles
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A superb example of well-aged Laphroaig with balance, depth, and elegance
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Perfect for collectors of rare Islay whisky and fans of mature peat
The Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1997 Old & Rare Platinum captures the iconic Islay distillery at peak maturity—combining maritime smoke, medicinal depth, and graceful oak influence in a rare, distinguished single-cask release.
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Laphroaig
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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