Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 23 Year Old · 1989 Vintage

Colour

Deep, sun-warmed amber with copper-gold highlights and a mahogany glow.

Nose

An intense plume of peat smoke and iodine rises from the glass, with maritime salt and medicinal coastal notes. Sherry influence threads through—dark fruit, raisin and fig—alongside cocoa, toffee and nutty oak. Underpinning hints of leather, tobacco and spice lend depth, presenting a refined, savoury peat that lingers with warm, resinous sweetness.

Palate

Opulent and creamy on the palate, this Islay beauty floods the mouth with rich peat, iodine and sea-salt, softened by luxurious sherry sweetness. Notes of dried fig, raisin, toffee and dark chocolate unfold, with vanilla and toasted oak lending structure. The finish is long and smoky, caressed by coastal brine and a final ember of spice.

Finish

Long, coastal peat and smoky iodine lead the finish, with whispers of sea-salt and medicinal herbs. Sherry-influenced dark fruit and cocoa threads emerge, while oak and spice add depth. A resinous, lingering fade coats the palate with a gentle sweetness and a maritime, mineral bite.