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Laphroaig Vintage 1976 20 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 1996, 43%
Laphroaig

Laphroaig Vintage 1976 20 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 1996, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 31
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

A world-renowned Islay distillery, famous for its distinctive character of its heavily peated spirit and it has one of the longest-serving single malt brands. It was built in 1815 by Alexander and Donald Johnston and is today owned by Suntory Holdings through its Beam Suntory division.

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Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Apr 21, 2026SGD 2,075.65
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Region
Islay
Age
20 Years
Vintage
1976
Bottled
1996
ABV
43%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Laphroaig
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Iain Henderson
Master distiller (distillation)
Dennis Nicol
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
5400
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Vintage 1976
Historical context
1976 was the haymaking summer everyone remembers.
Special release
Travel Retail
Allocation
Travel Retail
Nose
Aroma is very pleasant. Starts in a coastal way, with kelp and harbour ropes. A little heather. Over time menthol appears and just a hint of antiseptic. Mild for Laphroaig, there are peaty and smoky hints but quite subdued. The most wonderful thing about this nose, however, is the appearance of tropical fruits like pink grapefruit, passion fruits and kumquats.
Palate
The initial rush of peat and wood smoke is followed by a gentle sweetness with hints of spice. The old-style Islay profile, with ashes and soot rather than plain peat. Also lots of sweetness and tiny fruity sourness. Pink grapefruit again, passion fruits, maybe unripe mango. Pears. Some woody / herbal undertones come forward towards the end. Hints of heather honey.
Finish
A very long finish, with a softly bitter herbalness but the fruity sweetness and soot are stronger.
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