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Bottled without chill filtration or artificial colouring, this expression reflects the richly textured and coastal style that has established mature Bunnahabhain as one of the more understated yet highly collectible names within Islay whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal salt, dried fruits, polished oak, honeyed malt, soft spice, and gentle maritime character layered with mature Islay elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and balanced with notes of toffee, orchard fruits, oak spice, roasted nuts, subtle sea air, and warming malt sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, smooth, and refined with lingering oak, soft coastal salinity, dried fruit richness, and gentle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunnahabhain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lombard Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewels of Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16th April 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15th October 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Artificial Colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7405\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Outturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of 559 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask Bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Presentation Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSituated on the remote northern coast of Islay, Bunnahabhain has long been recognised for producing a distinctive style of Islay whisky with a stronger emphasis on maritime complexity and sherried depth rather than dominant peat influence. Historically regarded as one of Islay’s more understated distilleries, mature official and independent releases from earlier decades have become increasingly respected among collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery’s coastal setting, historic pier, and traditional production style continue to contribute to the unique character that defines older Bunnahabhain bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jewels of Scotland series from Lombard Scotch Whisky became known for showcasing mature single cask Scotch whiskies from respected distilleries across Scotland, often bottled in limited quantities with minimal intervention. Older Bunnahabhain expressions from the series have become increasingly difficult to source, particularly well-preserved examples from the distillery’s earlier production decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled during an era before Bunnahabhain’s broader modern resurgence, this release reflects the softer, coastal, and spirit-forward style that helped establish the distillery’s reputation among enthusiasts seeking a more understated interpretation of Islay single malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Selected as Cask No.2787, this limited official bottling combines Ardbeg’s unmistakable Islay peat character with an unusually rich and sherried profile. 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Mature Ardbeg single casks, particularly official festival releases with unusual sherry influence, have become increasingly sought after among collectors due to their limited availability and distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased for Feis Ile 2023, this bottling represents a notably different interpretation of Ardbeg’s spirit profile. The prolonged maturation in Oloroso sherry oak tempers the distillery’s trademark smoke with dense richness, dried fruit depth, and savoury complexity. Official Ardbeg single casks released for the festival are produced in extremely limited quantities and are rarely repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Drawn from a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength without chill filtration or added colouring, this limited release captures an elegant and mature interpretation of Laphroaig’s unmistakable Islay character. 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Older independently bottled Laphroaig releases, particularly those matured for extended periods in refill wood, have become increasingly sought after for revealing a more restrained, complex, and spirit-driven side of the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHunter Laing’s Old \u0026amp; Rare Platinum Selection series focuses on mature single cask whiskies bottled in extremely limited quantities with an emphasis on individuality, age character, and natural presentation. Long-aged Laphroaig releases from the series are rarely encountered, particularly examples retaining full original presentation and bottled from a single refill cask where the distillery character remains central to the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is noted as having minor marks to the presentation case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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Bottled without chill filtration and presented at 53.3% ABV, it captures an older style of mature Laphroaig balancing medicinal peat smoke, coastal intensity, and rich sherried depth. 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Older independently bottled Laphroaig releases from the 1990s have become increasingly collectible for their combination of mature coastal complexity and powerful distillery character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiquid Sun bottlings are known for showcasing mature single cask Scotch whisky with minimal intervention and strong individuality. This release presents a richly sherried and mature interpretation of Laphroaig, where extended ageing and natural presentation allow the distillery’s medicinal peat and coastal complexity to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. 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Long-aged official releases such as the 25 Year Old have become increasingly respected for revealing a more elegant and layered side of the distillery while retaining the unmistakable coastal identity that defines Laphroaig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength series has become one of the distillery’s most admired modern age-stated releases, valued for combining extended maturation with natural presentation and robust character. Matured in bourbon casks for 25 years and bottled without chill filtration, this 2019 edition offers a refined balance between old oak complexity, medicinal peat, and coastal elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. 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Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and ruby port barriques before additional finishing in red wine casks, it presents an intriguing marriage of sweet fruit influence and Laphroaig's unmistakable coastal peat smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at 52% ABV and presented with its original tube, this annual limited release has become increasingly sought after among collectors who follow the Cairdeas series. The combination of wine cask influence and medicinal Islay character offers a distinctive interpretation of one of Scotland's most iconic distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark berries, plum jam, toasted oak, cocoa powder, maritime smoke, iodine, and gentle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet red fruits, ruby port richness, honeyed malt, charred oak, medicinal peat, and subtle coastal salinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, carrying lingering smoke, red fruit sweetness, dark chocolate, and drying oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laphroaig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cairdeas 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fèis Ìle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon Barrels, Ruby Port Barriques \u0026amp; Red Wine Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1815 on the southern coast of Islay, Laphroaig remains one of Scotland's most recognisable distilleries. Renowned for its medicinal peat smoke, maritime character, and fiercely loyal following, it has become a benchmark for heavily peated whisky worldwide. The annual Cairdeas releases offer collectors an opportunity to explore alternative cask maturations while retaining the unmistakable identity that defines Laphroaig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cairdeas series has become one of the most anticipated annual releases in modern Scotch whisky. Produced in limited quantities and originally offered through the Friends of Laphroaig community, each edition explores a unique maturation approach. The 2020 Port \u0026amp; Wine Casks release stands out for its integration of ruby port and red wine influence with classic Laphroaig peat, creating a bottling that differs markedly from the distillery's core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, tubes, or presentation packaging may be present due to age, storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in collectible whisky and forms part of the character of mature releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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