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Laphroaig 25 bottled 2017 for Allan Chen 54,2% Cask 5124

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Reviewed 24 June 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
25 years
ABV
54.2%
Bottled
2017
Cask number
5124

A rollercoaster of a journey in terms of flavors, similar to older 70s Laphroaig (the 10-12yo versions) but more depth

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Laphroaig 25 bottled 2017 for Allan Chen 54,2% Cask 5124

24 June 2026
91

A rollercoaster of a journey in terms of flavors, similar to older 70s Laphroaig (the 10-12yo versions) but more depth

Nose

Seasmoke, salty, seaweed, iodine, typical Laphroaig nose but a bit more sweet & fruity than normal

Body

The body is definitely very full & strong, as expected from the 54,2% ABV. Starts off smokier than I expected, then turns into sweet fruitiness and then ends slightly spicy & hot

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