Laphroaig 25 Year Old – The Kinship Series – Single Cask by Hunter Laing

Discover a rare and extraordinary single malt whisky from Islay – Laphroaig 25 Year Old, bottled by the renowned independent bottler Hunter Laing as part of their exclusive Kinship Series. This unique expression was matured for a full 25 years in a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength of 54.2%, offering an authentic and undiluted taste experience for the true whisky connoisseur. Only 332 bottles were released from this cask, making it an extremely limited and highly sought-after release among collectors and enthusiasts.

Hunter Laing & Co., the force behind the Kinship Series, is known for their uncompromising dedication to quality and their talent for selecting and bottling some of Scotland’s rarest and most characterful casks. The Kinship Series pays tribute to the Scotch whisky community and the regions that have made Scotland world-famous for whisky.

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Complex and intense – with classic Laphroaig notes of soot, coastal brine and olives, elegantly balanced by lemon zest and a sweet hint of honey.
Palate: Layers of tangerine, honeysuckle and pear drops unfold on the tongue. Smoke and citrus merge with a silky texture, creating a harmonious and mature profile.
Finish: Long, persistent and sophisticated, with notes of sea salt, peat and ripe fruit.

Distillery: Laphroaig
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Edition: Feis Ile
Age: 25 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
ABV: 54.2%
Bottles: 332
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: –

Macleod’s Islay Single Malt is a bold and smoky whisky from Ian MacLeod Distillers, bottled at 40%. It captures the classic Islay style with pronounced peat, iodine, sea salt, and a rugged coastal edge.

This whisky is part of the MacLeod’s Regional Malts series, where each edition reflects the flavour profile of its region. The Islay bottling is especially rich in smoke and maritime depth, reminiscent of distilleries like Lagavulin, Laphroaig, or Ardbeg—though the exact origin is undisclosed.

Nose: Intense peat smoke, iodine, leather, and sea salt. Underlying notes of malt and spice
Palate: Smoky and balanced with salt, roasted malt, and a touch of liquorice
Finish: Medium length with sooty smoke, spice, and a light medicinal note
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Series: MacLeod’s Regional Malts – Islay
ABV: 40%
Age: Not stated, but typically 8 years
Origin: Not specified, but stylistically from southern Islay
Bottler: Ian MacLeod Distillers

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Octomore The Beast Bruichladdich 167 ppm Super Heavily Peated Single Malt Whisky 60.5%

Octomore 167 'The Beast' is a super heavily peated single malt whisky from Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. With a phenol content of 167 PPM (parts per million), it is one of the smokiest whiskies in the world.

This whisky is part of Bruichladdich's Octomore series, known for pushing the boundaries of peat. Octomore 167 'The Beast' was distilled in 2008 and matured for 5 years in American first-fill bourbon casks. The bottle was released as a limited edition with an alcohol content of 60.5%, and only 9,600 bottles were made available worldwide.

Distillery: Octomore (Bruichladdich)
Age: 6 years
Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
ABV: 60.5%
70 cl
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