The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 1996 21 Years Single Malt Whisky

Laphroaig 1996 SMWS 29.258

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

3.5
★★★½

6 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
21 years
ABV
48.9%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Laphroaig
Distillation Year
26.11.1996
Bottling Year
2018
Cask Types
Bourbon Hogshead, 1st Fill Ex-Oloroso Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€411.31(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram of this tonight 🥃. Nose is lovely, hint of honey and smoke 🍯. Goes down warm, bit of spice on the tongue. Tasteing like dried fruit maybe? Or toffee. Finish lingers quite nicely tbh. Realy proper good for a rainy evening 🌧️. Cheers 🍻.

2#2

Oh, this whisky is really quite smooth! 🥃 Got a lovely warmth with hints of honey and a bit of smoke. 🍯🔥 The finish lingers nicely, maybe a touch of oak. Really enjoyable for a chill evening. 😊 Sometimes a bit spicy on the tongue, but in a good way. 🌶️

3#3

Right then, had a dram of this last night. On the nose, it's all honey and warm vanilla 🍯, with a bit of orchard fruit, maybe pear? 🍐 First sip... it's got a lovely, slightly waxy mouthfeel. More of that sweetness comes through, like toffee apple 🍏, and then a gentle, warming spice hits. There's a whisper of smoke in the back, just a hint, not overpowering at all. Really pleasant finish, lingers nicely. A proper crowd-pleaser, I reckon. 🥃

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