Laphroaig 1970 14 Year Old

This is an incredibly rare 1970 vintage Laphroaig, bottled by R.W. Duthie in 1984 and exclusively reserved for the Osteria Apostoli in Milan. This is one of several releases, bottled alongside a Macallan, Bowmore and a Mortlach.

It is worth noting that this bottle is not without its fair share of controversy. Indeed, there are examples of it in existence with two slightly different labels, each of which has the same information but presented with different typefaces. For a number of years it was widely considered that one version was the genuine article, and the less common variation was inauthentic. A spanner was thrown in the works however by the discovery by Emmanuel Dron of the second label design in Silvano's archives. It was not apparently attached to any bottles however. Several bottles sourced directly from the Osteria's former-owner were also labelled with the same typeface as the more common version. The likelihood is that the label was reprinted for one reason or another, perhaps on account of the mis-spelling of "Laphroaihg" (although it is not correct on either), or to add the volume and strength measurements which are absent on the example printed in Dron's Collecting Scotch Whisky. Sadly there is no absolute clarity on the issue.

This bottle will only be offered for sale where Whisky Auctioneer has a strong degree of confidence in its authenticity. The bottle must offer a reassuring consistency in its presentation, including the glass type, plastic capsule and cork used by R.W. Duthie for this period, as well as the paper stock of the label and the dating of the Italian tax band.