Laphroaig 1970 Samaroli

This legendary Laphroaig was distilled in 1970 and bottled in 1986 by R.W. Duthie for the esteemed Italian independent bottler, Silvano Samaroli. Samaroli is widely regarded as Italy's most revered independent whisky bottler, known for his impeccable taste in selecting exceptional single-cask whiskies and distinctive bottle designs. Many of Samaroli's releases have attained iconic status in the whisky world.

Emmanuel Dron, a whisky collector and proprietor of the Auld Alliance bar, has expressed high praise for this particular Laphroaig, stating that if he had to choose only one bottle for a desert island, it would be the Laphroaig 1970 bottled in 1986. Such accolades highlight the exceptional quality and significance of this vintage release, further cementing its status as a true legend in the world of Scotch whisky.