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Laphroaig Essence of Islay 20 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #171, 29.171, 1995, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 58.4%
Laphroaig

Laphroaig Essence of Islay 20 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #171, 29.171, 1995, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 58.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 37
Average Score
Avg 89
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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. A private members club established by Pip Hills in 1983. It has flagship members bars in Edinburgh, Glasgow and L ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Feb 9, 2026SGD 477.93
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 457.17
Region
Islay
Age
20 Years
Vintage
1995
Bottled
2015
ABV
58.4%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Laphroaig
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
171
Batch
29.171
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
216
Has box
N.A
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
SMWS Single Cask
Historical context
N.A
Special release
SMWS Member Exclusive
Allocation
N.A
Nose
A nose of smoked bacon, TCP, carbolic soap, seaweed, bog myrtle and barbecue-smoked meats.
Palate
The palate is a sweet & smoky bonfire with deep savoury notes of roasted meats and buttery oats.
Finish
The finish is long, smoky and medicinal.
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