16 July 2025

    • Laphroaig 1960 Vintage Reserve

    Oddbins World Exclusive

    Highest Bid
    £2,600
    RESERVE NOT MET
    Laphroaig 1960 Vintage Reserve
    Oddbins World Exclusive
    Lot #1330749
    FINISH DATE
    17 December 2024

    In 1960, locally grown barley was malted by hand in the distillery's own maltings. Using the soft peaty water from the Kilbride Dam and peat from the Glenmachrie Moss in March of that year, this unique whisky was produced and put away in the warehouse beside the sea for its long sleep. This rare and unique whisky was produced and distilled under the care and attention of the legendary Bessie Williamson. Some people say she was the first genuine lady whisky distiller. During forty years in the warehouse, a percentage of the contents of the casks has been lost in evaporation. This has been replaced by the salt-laden air of the Laphroaig Bay. To produce such a rich, mellow whisky, in such a harsh climate, is something that can only be wondered at. A fantastic lot with an individually numbered bottle and matching numbered certificate and box. Originally available from Oddbins and limited to only 300 Worldwide.

    Minor damage to capsule/seal and stains to box labels (very common)

    Laphroaig

    Laphroaig is the Islay whisky with the medicinal touch. Today, it is owned by Beam Suntory and enjoys tremendous success. Working flat out, it sources most of its malt from the nearby Port Ellen maltings but manages to retain 15% of its needs via the traditional malting floors at the distillery. While it is seen to be the most ‘extreme’ of the Islay malts, in recent times there has been a focus to provide more variety through a variety of expressions, including no age statements, as Laphroaig has built upon its brand and attracted new fans to Islay to own their bit of peat bog. The distillery dates back to 1815, and occupies an iconic waterside setting on Islay. Immediately recognisable to any ferry travellers as they slowly approach the isle. Originally founded by the Johnston brothers, unfortunately, one suffered a fatal accident in the distillery during 1847, but ownership is retained within the family for generations. The winds of change began with Bessie Williamson taking management control in 1954 before corporate owners arrived in the 1960s. One thing is noticeable about Laphroaig throughout the decades and that’s its enduring popularity and almost constant production, things that won’t change anytime soon.

    Lot Features
    • BOTTLER
      Official Bottling
    • DISTILLERY
      Laphroaig
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      70 cl
    • STRENGTH
      42.4%
    Region
    Scotland, Islay
    Scotland, Islay

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