Laphroaig 30 Year Old A bold and rare single malt for life’s special moments. The first in our new annual batch series. With the mastery of our distillers, we continue the traditions and methods in which have always delivered the unique taste of Islay in every sip.

Our 30 Year Old is no different. Except for the fact it has spent more time in both American oak barrels and European ex-sherry hogsheads and butts.

The result is an additional depth of character creating an unforgettable tasting experience we know you will love.

TASTING NOTES

Color: Tawny

Aroma: Fruity and sweet initially with very distinctive top notes of zesty orange and lemon peel, vanilla custard and treacle toffee.

Taste: More delicate background notes are revealed such as bergamot, sweet pastries and fresh thyme along with white pepper on the palate.

Finish: This is finally followed by a smouldering peat smoke and sooty campfire notes.

Each sip of Laphroaig 33 Year Old encapsulates the essence of Islay, with its distinctive smoky character and robust flavor profile. Carefully aged for over three decades, this expression offers a depth of complexity that reflects the mastery of its namesake, Donald Johnston.

With its enduring legacy and strong character, Laphroaig 33 Year Old is a testament to the rich tradition and uncompromising quality that define the Laphroaig distillery. Embrace the spirit of Islay and indulge in a whisky experience unlike any other.

Laphroaig 35 Year Old Strong Characters Dugald Johnston is a rare, exceptional Islay single malt Scotch whisky, paying tribute to Dugald Johnston, a pivotal figure in Laphroaig’s history. Distilled with the island’s signature peat smoke and maritime influence, this expression has matured for 35 years, resulting in a complex and refined profile. Notes of rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, and seaweed intertwine with layers of smoke, oak, and a hint of iodine. Crafted in homage to Johnston’s era (1847-1877), this limited edition is a testament to Laphroaig’s enduring legacy and tradition.

Laphroaig The Wall Collection ‘Peat’ By Laura Carlin is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged 36 years. Bottled at 42.5% ALC./VOL. (85 Proof). Product of Scotland.

Our whisky making tradition has been passed down by distillery managers since the first drop rolled off the still in 1815. Ian Hunter, Bessie Williamson, John MacDougal, Denise Nicole, Iain Henderson, John Campbell and our newest Distillery Manager, Barry MacAffer, have all been protective custodians of the art of Laphroaig.

Each brought their own influence, of course, but all respected the unique elements that make Laphroaig the whisky it is. The Kilbride Stream, hand-cut peat, floor malted barley, cold-smoking kilns, mash tuns, copper alchemy and the subtlety of oak aging. Each and every stage crucial in producing the most richly flavored of all Scotch whiskies. Scroll down to read more.

Each year our Distillery Manager, John Campell, crafts a limited edition malt to celebrate the Friends of Laphroaig and friendship (“Càirdeas” in Gaelic).

Càirdeas 2021 is triple matured. The first maturation is in 1st Fill American Oak ex-Bourbon Barrels, the second in American Oak ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, and finally finished in European Oak Hogsheads originally containing PX sherry. Each cask combines to create a complex Laphroaig expression full go character. The influence of the PX casks adds a sweetness that is balanced with oak and all the much-loved classic Laphroaig flavours of peat, smoke, and salt. Bottled at casks strength to ensure all the rich and intricate flavours come through on this distinct and unique expression.

Celebrating 30 years of Friends of Laphroaig. Càirdeas (that’s Gaelic for friendship) is our annual expression created for our Friends. It’s 30 years since we founded Friends of Laphroaig, to celebrate we’ve created an ode to two well-loved releases, Triple Wood and PX. This 10YO is aged in ex-bourbon and quarter casks before being finished in PX casks, adding fruity sweetness to the peat smoke that our friends know and love.

Tastes Like:

Rich, deep, and indulgent with intense sweet peat smoke, dried fruits and crystalized ginger notes.

Càirdeas (that’s Gaelic for friendship) is our annual expression created just for our Friends. Lore Cask Strength follows a tradition of sharing cask strength versions of our classics. A marriage of five of our cask types, this non-chill filtered whisky is Laphroaig at its most intense.

Tastes Like:

Dramatic high notes of salt and citrus with the deep warmth of spices, wood, and pepper, and a powerful peat smoke, phenolic-like tang.

Each year, we craft a limited edition malt to celebrate the Friends of Laphroaig and friendship (“Càirdeas” in Gaelic). Càirdeas 2022 is exclusively matured in first-fill Maker’s Mark bourbon casks and solely aged in our landmark warehouse that proudly bears our name. Each cask reflects the unique maritime character of Warehouse 1 – its exposure to the elements lends a shoreline astringency to the classic Laphroaig flavors of peat, smoke, and salt – with unrivaled nuance from its rare four-story construction. For nearly two centuries, this paragon of Islay has whisky, buckling just once to a notorious deluge. This bottling strength befits a treasured partner, whose contribution to our renowned flavour profile is now given well-deserved recognition. Laphroaig Càirdeas – friendship distilled.

Meet Laphroaig’s most laid-back expression. Our Master Blender creates this Laphroaig by selecting five different casks, across a range of ages. They are married together to reach a mellow balance of flavors that opens up the world of Laphroaig for every drinker.

Flavor Profile:

A subtle blending of peat reek, glowing ember of oak, and a lasting sweetness.

Meet Laphroaig’s most vibrant expression. It comes from the old tradition of quarter casks, once used for transporting whisky on packhorses. The increased content between whisky and wood amplifies the natural character of the liquid.

Flavor Profile:

Soft and velvety with deep peat flavors and a long, sweet, smoky finish.

Meet Laphroaig’s richest and most complex expression. We’ve taken every inherited tradition passed down in Laphroaig’s long history to create a singular whisky that offers a detailed, powerful, and intense expression to those who seek out the richest of the rich.

Flavor Profile

Rich and deep with distinctive smoke, peat, and seaside minerality

Laphroaig Elements redefines what our whisky can be. The second in the series, Elements 2.0, embraces a radically extended fermentation time that allows more flavor to evolve from the malted barley.

With 115 hours of fermentation – over twice the normal time – Elements 2.0 is a daring experiment that reveals sweeter fruit notes and a softer peated style, with the warm smokiness of our Islay single malt.

Elements is the series of exceptional whiskies that redefine what Laphroaig can be. Our third Elements edition explores the effects of raised kiln temperatures on our floor malt, unleashing a deeper, bolder twist on our signature style.

Using malt heated to our highest-ever Lebel after a blazing peat fire in our kiln, Elements 3.0 is a non-chilll filtered, cask-strength Islay single malt where our signature burst of peat smoke is amplified with charcoal and burnt caramel notes.

Laphroaig Elements redefines what our whisky can be. Our first Elements Edition, 1.0, explores experimentation with mashing and fermentation style to reveal an unexpected new dimension to our signature style.

Using two types of wort and mashing in old and new style tuns, Elements 1.0 finest tunes the process to create a non-chill filtered 100% Islay malt with greater tropical fruit notes, without losing any of our signature phenolic and maritime pettiness.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Fresh sea salt, smoky bacon with notes of strawberry jam and charred pineapple in addition to bonfire embers

Palate: Spicy and peppery with hints of tropical fruit, cloves and liquorice

Finish: Warming and smoky, leading to a sweet, drying and long peated finished

Hand-selected by Patagonian chef Francis Mallmann during his visit to Islay. His unique style is an easy alliance with the signature character of Laphroaig, connected through a shared passion for smoke-infused flavors. This special edition is finished in a white Madeira cask.

Notes of honey, peat, and fruit.