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Laphroaig The First Editions 1998 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Laphroaig 1998 ED

Laphroaig

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
15 years
ABV
59.1%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Laphroaig
Distillation Year
1998
Bottling Year
2013
Cask Types
Refill Hogshead

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Laphroaig, Gaelic for 'the beautiful hollow by the broad bay,' stands as one of Islay's most divisive and revered single malt Scotch whiskies. Established in 1815 on the island's southern coast, the distillery's stark white walls sit between windswept pine forests and the tempestuous Atlantic, where the rhythm of crashing waves and rustling trees composes its daily symphony. Laphroaig is one of the few distilleries maintaining traditional floor maltings, producing its own peated malt with phenol levels reaching 50-70 ppm from hand-cut peat harvested from its own bogs. The Kilbride Stream's soft water, filtered through ancient peat and limestone, contributes to its unmistakable character. Maturation primarily in ex-bourbon barrels and distinctive quarter casks intensifies its signature profile: an aggressive blast of medicinal peat smoke, iodine, seaweed, and tar, underpinned by notes of bandages, antiseptic, and salt-crusted driftwood. This maritime complexity yields a full-bodied, oily palate with a long, dry, ashy finish that evokes Islay's harsh, unforgiving landscape and the stubborn artisans who craft it. The distillery's 'love it or hate it' reputation is legendary—there is no middle ground. This polarizing nature earned it a Royal Warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales in 1994 and spawned the global 'Friends of Laphroaig' loyalty program, where members own a symbolic square foot of Islay land. For the initiated, Laphroaig is not merely a whisky; it's an existential statement of peat worship.
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Whiskyspace Notes 1985

Whiskyspace Notes 1985

Jun 24, 2026, 20:12:31

我刚刚尝到了这瓶绝妙的威士忌 🥃,首先它有一个非常香甜的口感,像 freshly baked brioche一样香甜。接着又有一种淡淡的海盐味道,感觉就像走在海边一样,非常 briny 和 coastal。然后又有一种烟熏的橙子味道,像 smoked lemon juice一样,非常醒目。整体来说它非常 balance 和 firm,非常不错!我感觉它有一个非常活跃的果味,非常 sharp 和 wonderful。还有一个非常酷的梅西卡风味,很像梅西卡啤酒的烟熏气味。总之,它是一瓶非常不错的威士忌,非常推荐!

Whiskyspace Notes 1926

Whiskyspace Notes 1926

Jun 24, 2026, 04:04:21

A lovely dram tonight – the nose hits you with this brioche sweetness, almost like toasted bread slathered in vanilla, then a bright lemony kick that’s more zesty than sharp. There’s a hint of tangerines dancing around, not too sweet, with a briny, coastal edge that makes me think of sea spray on a windswept shore. On the palate it’s firm but rounded, the smoke here’s gentler than some – not medicinal at all, just a soft ember glow wrapping around the fruitier notes. A dash of salt lingers, mixing with mint and this mellow mezcal-like depth. The finish is wonderful, leaves you with a warm, balanced warmth, like a well-aged hug in a glass. Definitely one where the fruits and smoke play nice, no rough edges, just smooth sailing. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1830

Whiskyspace Notes 1830

Jun 23, 2026, 17:49:53

Phew! Cask strength hits hard – too strong at first, with ethanol burning a bit. The smoke is heavy, and there's this medicinal quality, almost like mercurochrome. But underneath, a citrusy note sneaks through. The finish is long, tarry, and sweetens up with Demerara sugar. Quite the ride! 😅

Whiskyspace Notes 1793

Whiskyspace Notes 1793

Jun 23, 2026, 13:43:51

今天的这杯,第一感觉是烟熏柠檬汁的味道好特别,烟熏感不会太重,反而有点像 mezcal 的那种烟熏但更柔和。 喝起来很平衡,有点 firm,但意外地 round。能感觉到海边那种 briny 的咸味,混着 brioche 面包的甜香和一丝 strw 的味道。🍓 对了,还有一丝薄荷的清凉感藏在里头,整体变得更 fruitier,成熟度也够了。收尾有点 ink 般的深沉,但立刻被 coastal 的咸鲜和淡淡的柠檬皮香接住。 真的很 wonderful,像傍晚在海边小屋喝到的完美一杯。🌊✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1717

Whiskyspace Notes 1717

Jun 23, 2026, 06:01:02

Oh this is lovely. First thing I get is this coastal, briny hit — like standing by the sea with a bit of wind in your face 🌊 Then it opens up with something rounder, almost creamy. There's vanilla in there, and a touch of brioche, like a warm bakery on a Sunday morning. The tangerines come through too, quite zesty but not sharp in a harsh way. What surprised me was this mezcal-like smokiness, very gentle though, kind of like a distant campfire. And right at the back there's a dash of salt and a hint of mint that keeps it refreshing. The straw-gold colour is beautiful in the glass, and honestly it just feels... balanced. Like everything's in the right place. There's a maturity to it that I really enjoy 🥃 Ended up pouring a second dram without even thinking about it.

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