This exceptional 1991 vintage Laphroaig was matured for 23 years in a mix of ex-sherry casks and refill hogsheads before being bottled at natural cask strength in 2014. Non-chill filtered and naturally coloured, this rare Islay single malt offers deep complexity, combining intense maritime peat with layered sweetness and spice.
With only 5,000 bottles produced worldwide, it stands as one of the most sought-after aged releases from the distillery.
Laphroaig Distillery
Established in 1815, Laphroaig is one of Islay’s most iconic distilleries, famed for its bold, medicinal peat character and distinctive maritime profile. Known for its traditional production methods and use of quarter casks and ex-bourbon and sherry casks, Laphroaig delivers robust and expressive single malts. This long-aged vintage exemplifies the evolution of the distillery’s unique spirit over time.
Laphroaig 1991 Vintage 23 Year Old Tasting Notes
Nose: Zesty lemon peel, herbal peat, damp sand, wet rock, tar, drying seaweed, stewed stone fruit, vanilla bean, and honey.
Palate: Sweet vanilla custard, peppery and ashy peat, dried red chilli, toffee, stone fruits, lemon juice, and leathery seaweed.
Finish: Medium length with chilli flakes, floral vanilla sweetness, bitter lemon, woody dryness, and lingering soft ashy peat.
Why Add Laphroaig 1991 Vintage 23 Year Old to Your Collection?
With just 5,000 bottles released globally, this rare vintage offers collectors a cask strength, long-aged Laphroaig that captures the complexity and elegance of mature Islay whisky. Its refined mix of sherry and refill cask influence, combined with Laphroaig’s classic peat and coastal depth, makes it a prized addition for those seeking the pinnacle of the distillery’s aged expressions.