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Laphroaig
Whisky: Laphroaig 1987-2005
Serie: The Old Malt Cask
Age: 18 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 11-1987
Bottled: 11-2005
Cask #: 1762
Bottles: 632
Strength: 50%
   
Distillery: Laphroaig Distillery
Bottler: Douglas Laing (pre May 2013)
Country: Scotland: Islay
   
 
Date: 16-06-2007
Nose: Rancid, peaty, butter, calm,
Flavour: Salt, peat, dynamic, smoky, slightly vanilla, sweet, stimulating, grain, herbs, pronounced. Has a lot of character.
Body: Slightly dry, oily, slightly granular structure, long lasting dynamic finish.
Comments: This barrel must have been overflown with sea water numerous times during fierce autumn storms. Superb.
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