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Whiskey aficionados and investors will want to take note of two limited-edition bottlings being offered by Beam Global Spirits & Wine: Laphroaig 25 Year Old (2008) and Ardmore 30 Year Old. The rareness and exclusivity of these Scotch whiskeys will hold appeal to both collectors and those who simply enjoy a rewarding single malt experience.

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After aging 25 years in Oloroso Sherry and American Oak casks, Laghroaig offers an immense multi-layered complexity with the rich, sweet aroma of crushed grapes and heather flowers. Adding a drop of water starts the release of a faintly sweet sherry fruitiness, followed by the smooth ripeness of pears and red apples, and finally the gentle Laphroaig Islay peat tang. It has a very long and slightly dry finish.

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Ardmore weaves bold smoky flavor notes into the rich Highland malt experience. Aged in former bourbon barrels and handmade quarter casks, it has a distinctive finish and rich, complex flavor. At bottle strength, the peat comes through as a slightly dry licorice tang; when water is added, the peatiness is smoothed and softened by a cream toffee and flower gentleness. The finish is quite dry and very long lasting. There are just over 1,400 individually numbered bottles available.

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Alas, these luxury whiskeys do not come cheap, running $450 and $500 a bottle. However, unlike wine, which needs to be enjoyed immediately after opening, Scotch can be sipped and savored throughout the year. For more information. visit www.laphroaig.com and www.ardmorewhisky.com.

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