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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. 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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Non-chill filtered and presented at natural cask strength, it captures a deeply refined expression of mature Islay whisky where medicinal peat, coastal salinity, oak maturity, and elegant bourbon cask influence come together with remarkable balance and complexity.\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 peat smoke, iodine, vanilla cream, old oak, sea salt, citrus oils, and subtle medicinal herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and oily with smoked barley, honeyed malt, charred oak, vanilla, pepper, maritime salinity, and restrained peat smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and complex with lingering medicinal peat, drying oak spice, coastal minerality, and soft bourbon sweetness.\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 Laphroaig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask Strength 2019 Release\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 51.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon Casks\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\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Wooden Presentation Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaphroaig remains one of Islay’s most iconic and recognisable distilleries, celebrated for its medicinal peat profile, maritime intensity, and unmistakable smoky character. 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. 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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Matured in an ex-Bourbon barrel and bottled at a natural cask strength of 64.1% ABV, it delivers the powerful maritime, medicinal, and smoky character for which Laphroaig is celebrated worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased as a single cask edition from Barrel No. 78 with an outturn of just 257 bottles, this expression offers a concentrated and highly collectible snapshot of modern Laphroaig matured entirely in American oak.\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 smoke, medicinal peat, iodine, lemon zest, vanilla cream, sea spray, and charred oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and oily with peat smoke, smoked citrus, sweet malt, vanilla, black pepper, brine, and warming oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, drying, and intensely smoky with lingering maritime notes, ash, oak char, and citrus oils.\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 Laphroaig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Whisky Jury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon American Oak Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 201323\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\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\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1815 on Islay's southern coast, Laphroaig remains one of Scotland's most distinctive single malt distilleries. Renowned for its medicinal peat smoke, maritime influence, and unmistakable character, it has developed a passionate following among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent single cask bottlings of Laphroaig have become increasingly sought after as official releases continue to command strong global demand, particularly examples bottled at full cask strength without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whisky Jury has built a strong reputation among enthusiasts for selecting characterful single casks bottled without chill filtration or added colouring. Their releases are often produced in very limited quantities and are known for presenting distillery character with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ex-Bourbon matured Laphroaig highlights the classic interplay between peat smoke, coastal influence, and American oak sweetness. With only 257 bottles produced, it represents a highly limited independent interpretation of one of Islay's most iconic distilleries.\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 collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47925775106222,"sku":"TWA-LAPHROAIG-2013-10YO-TWJ78","price":695.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/laphroaig-2013-single-cask-the-whisky-jury.jpg?v=1780134265"},{"product_id":"laphroaig-cairdeas-2020-feis-ile-port-wine-casks-laphroaig","title":"Laphroaig Cairdeas 2020 Fèis Ìle Port \u0026 Wine Casks | Laphroaig","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Distinctive Friends of Laphroaig Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased as part of Laphroaig's celebrated Cairdeas series, this 2020 Port \u0026amp; Wine Casks edition was created exclusively for Friends of Laphroaig members and enthusiasts of the distillery. 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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