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

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Reviewed 05 January 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

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

Bottle record

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

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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

05 January 2026
88

Nose

Dark fruits, mild smoke

Body

Very sweet and spicy, honey and orange

Finish

Medium dry smoky finish, a bit spicy at the end

Other perspectives

External Review Links

Whiskyfun — Serge Valentin

Retrieved 05 October 2026

Whiskyfun finds dried fruit, earthy herbs and mild smoke. A creamy, sweet palate dominates the spirit; Serge awards 85 points.

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