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Laphroaig Premier Barrel 8 Year Old, 1998, Douglas Laing, 46%
Laphroaig

Laphroaig Premier Barrel 8 Year Old, 1998, Douglas Laing, 46%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 35
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

A Laphroaig 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, independently bottled by Douglas Laing as part of their Premier Barrel Selection series. This release comes in a ceramic decanter and is noted as a single cask bottling, with an outturn of 306 bottles. [3, 4]

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SGD 239SGD 172SGD 106SGD 39Price (SGD)Observed dateMay 10May 10 - SGD 139 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 138.91
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Douglas Laing's
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
306
Has box
Yes
Closure
Ceramic stopper
Presentation
Ceramic decanter and box
Series highlights
Premier Barrel
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Peat and smoke dominate, with fresh citrus fruits, brine, seaweed, and tar. Hints of pine, wood polish, honey, menthol, leather, and smoky vanilla. [8, 9, 11]
Palate
Oily mouthfeel with bursts of peat and smoke, followed by citrus fruits, liquorice, lemon, and salt. Sweet, malty, and vibrant with notes of menthol, spicy stewed oranges, peach, banana, black currant, white pepper, orange peel, and tea. [8, 9, 11]
Finish
Powerful, medium to long, with ash, peat, smoke, and citrus. Lingering smoky notes, peppery burn, and hints of medicinal peat, pear, and apple. [8, 9, 11]
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