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05 January 2026

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Review 023

Douglas Laing XOP Laphroaig 1999 2021 21 Years Old 56,6% Cask DL 14621

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Douglas Laing XOP Laphroaig 1999 2021 21 Years Old 56,6% Cask DL 14621 — bottle label

Region: Islay
Independent Bottler: Douglas Laing
Age: 21 years
ABV: 56.6%
Vintage: 1999
Bottled: 2021
Cask type: Refill Butt
Cask number: DL 14621
Bottles in release: 303

Nose

Balance of smoke and sweet nose

Body

Taste is definitely leaning more towards sweet, fruity and spicy than smoky

Finish

Lingering fruity finish

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Review 022

Malts of Scotland Laphroaig 1998 2014 16 Years Old 55,9% bottled for Nurnberg

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Client photo: Malts of Scotland Laphroaig, Nürnberg exclusive, distilled 02/1998, bottled 02/2014, over 16 years, 55.9%, with glass. Whole original frame.

Region: Islay
Independent Bottler: Malts of Scotland
Age: 16 years
ABV: 55.9%
Vintage: 1998
Bottled: 2014
Cask type: sherry hogshead
Cask number: MoS 14002
Bottles in release: 155

Nose

Dark fruits, mild smoke

Body

Very sweet and spicy, honey and orange

Finish

Medium dry smoky finish, a bit spicy at the end

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