| Distillery | Hunter Laing |
| Region | Islay |
| Strength | 52.5% |
| Size | 700ml |
| Aged | 26Yo |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Bottled | 2024 |
Old & Rare Laphroaig 25 Year Old 1998 is an exceptional, rare Islay single malt Scotch whisky, independently bottled by Hunter Laing at 52.5% ABV in a 700ml format. This quarter-century-old expression showcases the distillery’s iconic peaty character, matured for 25 years to balance intense smoke with rich, complex secondary flavours shaped by long cask aging. The nose delivers profound medicinal peat smoke, sea salt brine, decadent dried fruits, and subtle maritime and oak undertones. On the palate, it is luxuriously rich and well-structured, featuring smoky malt, soft seaweed, caramelised citrus, and a touch of warm peppery spice, all harmonised by deep, mellow oak influence. The extraordinarily long, lingering finish underscores the authentic, powerful, and highly refined character of this rare and coveted Islay release.
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