Laphroaig Highgrove Vintage Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1989 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold shimmer and a hint of mahogany at the edges.

Nose

On the nose, peat smoke, iodine and brine mingle with sea-salt and medicinal balm. Sherry maturity brings dried figs and raisins, treacle and a touch of dark chocolate. Vanilla, leather and cedar add warmth, while ash and coastal notes keep it vibrant. Boldly smoky, polished by the sherry finish.

Palate

Powerful peat smoke and medicinal iodine rise, edged by sea-salt. A lush sherry sweetness follows—dates, fig and dark chocolate—woven with toasted almond and leather. Spices (cinnamon, clove, white pepper) add warmth. The finish is long, maritime and smoky, with dried fruit, cocoa and a final kiss of salt caramel.

Finish

Long, peaty finish enriched by sea breeze and medicinal iodine, gradually revealing lush sherry sweetness—dried fruits, dark chocolate, and a kiss of spice. Velvet oak threads through the finale, ending in a warming, lingering glow.