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Laphroaig Whisky

Laphroaig is Islay's most medicinal whisky, a dram so intensely peated it's either loved unconditionally or rejected outright. It carries a royal warrant from Prince Charles and a flavor no other whisky quite matches.

  • Laphroaig 10 år Pre Royal Warrent Unblended Tin Box Single Islay bottle
    Item no.: 22227865366-222

    Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Laphroaig is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 10 Year Pre Royal Warrent Unblended Tin Box Single Islay Malt Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on american oak casks and bottled at 40%.

    The whisky was bottled in 1989-1990.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Coastal smoke, dark fruit and a hint of vanilla.

    Palate

    Peat, sea salt and a honeyed sweetness.

    Finish

    Rich and smoke-laden with a slow fade.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 10 Year Pre Royal Warrent Unblended Tin Box Single Islay Malt Whisky 40%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Bottled: 1989-1990

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    High. As a pre-Royal Warrant release from around 1989-1990 in its original tin, this is one of the oldest and rarest Laphroaig bottles still circulating among collectors.

    Did you know?

    Before Laphroaig received its Royal Warrant, bottles were marketed with a blue stripe instead of the green one that is the distillery's trademark today.

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    • 1pcs.
      469,00EUR
  • Laphroaig 10 år Old Version Single Islay bottle
    Item no.: 22255-885255

    Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Laphroaig prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 10 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on american oak casks and bottled at 40%.

    The whisky was bottled in omkring 1990.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Bonfire smoke, dried fruit and a maritime edge.

    Palate

    Rich smoke, dark chocolate and spiced oak.

    Finish

    Dry and smoky with a final salty note.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 10 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 40%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks
    Bottled: omkring 1990

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    High. As a discontinued early-1990s release with the original green stripe, bottled shortly after the Royal Warrant, this bottle is a sought-after piece of Laphroaig history for collectors.

    Did you know?

    Laphroaig received its first Royal Warrant from Prince Charles, today King Charles III, making the distillery the only one on Islay with an official royal endorsement.

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    • 1pcs.
      402,00EUR
  • Laphroaig 10 år Original Cask Strength 1 liter Old Version Single Islay Malt bottle
    Item no.: 22227865555-99638-9

    Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Laphroaig built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 10 Year Original Cask Strength 1 liter Old Version Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 55,7% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 55,7%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Bonfire smoke, dried fruit and a maritime edge.

    Palate

    Rich smoke, dark chocolate and spiced oak.

    Finish

    Dry and smoky with a final salty note.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 10 Year Original Cask Strength 1 liter Old Version Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 55,7%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 55,7%
    Size: 100 CL
    Edition: Original Cask Strength
    EAN no.: 5010019641830

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    High. As a discontinued 1-litre cask strength edition no longer in production, this bottle is among the more sought-after older Laphroaig releases on the Danish market.

    Did you know?

    The Original Cask Strength series was created to let whisky enthusiasts experience Laphroaig the way it tastes straight from the cask in the distillery's warehouses on Islay.

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    • 1pcs.
      938,25EUR
  • Laphroaig Dràm Mòr Islay Single Malt Scotch bottle
    Item no.: 505956-597250-279

    In a region crowded with famous names, Laphroaig has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 11 Year Dram Mor Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 53,8% is a Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on single refill-cask and bottled at 53,8%.

    This bottling comes from Dràm Mòr.

    The whisky was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024.

    Only 300 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

    Palate

    Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

    Finish

    Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 11 Year Dram Mor Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 53,8%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Bottler: Dràm Mòr
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 11 years
    ABV: 53,8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Single refill-cask
    Distilled: 2013
    Bottled: 2024
    Number of bottles: 300

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. With only 300 bottles from a single refill cask, bottled by an independent bottler, this specific Laphroaig release will not be repeated.

    Did you know?

    Dràm Mòr is a Scottish independent bottler specialising in single cask releases, focused on showing each individual cask's character without dilution or added colouring.

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    • 1pcs.
      388,50EUR
  • Laphroaig 11 år Feis Ile 2003 Single Islay Malt bottle
    Item no.: 505956-759824-57

    Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Laphroaig prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 11 Year Feis Ile 2003 Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky and bottled at 40%.

    The whisky was bottled in 2003.

    Only 750 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

    Palate

    Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

    Finish

    Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 11 Year Feis Ile 2003 Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 11 years
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Bottled: 2003
    Number of bottles: 750
    Edition: Fèis Ìle 2003

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    High. As a discontinued Fèis Ìle release from 2003 with only 750 bottles in the original run, this Laphroaig is among the rarer festival bottles on the market today.

    Did you know?

    Fèis Ìle is Islay's annual whisky festival, where the island's distilleries, including Laphroaig, release exclusive festival bottlings every year that are never reissued in the same form.

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    • 1pcs.
      938,25EUR
  • Laphroaig 15 år Old Version Single Islay bottle
    Item no.: 22865366-8052

    Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Laphroaig built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 15 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 43% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky and bottled at 43%.

    The whisky was bottled in 2008.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Bonfire smoke, dried fruit and a maritime edge.

    Palate

    Rich smoke, dark chocolate and spiced oak.

    Finish

    Dry and smoky with a final salty note.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 15 Year Old Version Single Islay Malt Whisky 43%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
    Age: 15 years
    ABV: 43%
    Size: 70 CL
    Bottled: 2008

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. This 2008 edition of the 15-year-old has long since been replaced by newer releases in Laphroaig's range, making it harder to find for collectors seeking the distillery's older style.

    Did you know?

    Laphroaig's 15-year-old was originally launched as a more elegant younger sibling to the robust 10-year-old, before later being replaced by other releases in the core range.

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    • 1pcs.
      388,50EUR
  • Laphroaig The Coopers Choice Single Islay Malt bottle
    Item no.: 22227865392-8764

    Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Laphroaig is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 1990/2019 28 Year Coopers Choice Single Islay Malt Whisky 40,8% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on bourbon cask, cask ref. 10869 and bottled at 40,8%.

    This bottling comes from The Coopers Choice.

    The whisky was distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2019.

    Only 228 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Soft toffee, pear and a light floral note.

    Palate

    Soft toffee, lemon and a mellow oak.

    Finish

    Medium length, clean and gently spiced.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 1990/2019 28 Year Coopers Choice Single Islay Malt Whisky 40,8%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Bottler: The Coopers Choice
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
    Age: 28 years
    ABV: 40,8%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Bourbon cask, cask ref. 10869
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distilled: 1990
    Bottled: 2019
    Number of bottles: 228

    Flavour Profile

    Smooth · Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    High. 28-year-old single-cask Laphroaig bottlings are rare, and with only 228 bottles from The Coopers Choice, this is one of the rarest releases in this whole delivery.

    Did you know?

    Only a small share of Laphroaig's production reaches 28 years of maturation, since the distillery's powerful peat smoke often peaks earlier than in milder whisky styles.

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    • 1pcs.
      697,00EUR
  • Laphroaig LORE Islay bottle
    Item no.: 22227865366-350

    In a region crowded with famous names, Laphroaig has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig LORE Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48% is a Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-bourbon-, quarter cask- and Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Stewed fruit, walnut and a gentle sherry spice.

    Palate

    Christmas cake, orange peel and a spiced oak backbone.

    Finish

    Dry and nutty with a final touch of pepper.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig LORE Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 48%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Ex-bourbon-, quarter cask- and Oloroso sherry casks
    Edition: LORE
    EAN no.: 5010019652019

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Smooth · Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. LORE draws on some of the oldest casks in Laphroaig's warehouses and is released without a fixed vintage number, meaning the exact cask composition is not repeated batch to batch.

    Did you know?

    The name LORE refers to the oral stories and traditions passed down at the distillery over generations, and the whisky combines some of Laphroaig's oldest surviving casks.

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    • 1pcs.
      134,00EUR
  • Laphroaig 10 år Islay bottle
    Item no.: 505956-105768-172

    In a region crowded with famous names, Laphroaig has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% is a Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on american oak casks and bottled at 40%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Peat smoke, brine and toasted malt.

    Palate

    Smoky malt with dried fruit and pepper.

    Finish

    Long and smoky with a lingering warmth.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 10 years
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: American oak casks

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Did you know?

    Laphroaig means 'the beautiful hollow by the broad bay' in Gaelic, and it is the only Islay distillery to have received an official Royal Warrant, originally from Prince Charles.

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    • 1pcs.
      77,50EUR
  • Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured Single Islay bottle
    Item no.: 22227865366-36

    Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Laphroaig built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured Single Islay Malt Whisky 100 cl 48% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on pedro Ximénez sherry casks as part of a triple maturation and bottled at 48%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness.

    Palate

    Toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice.

    Finish

    Rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig PX Cask Triple Matured Single Islay Malt Whisky 100 cl 48%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
    ABV: 48%
    Size: 100 CL
    Cask type: Pedro Ximénez sherry casks as part of a triple maturation
    Edition: PX Cask Triple Matured
    EAN no.: 5010019637291

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. As a discontinued PX-matured 100 cl edition no longer part of Laphroaig's range, this combination of intense smoke and sherry sweetness becomes harder to find over time.

    Did you know?

    Pedro Ximénez is a Spanish sherry style made from sun-dried grapes, giving an unusually concentrated sweetness when the casks are reused for whisky maturation.

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    • 1pcs.
      147,25EUR
  • Laphroaig Oak Select Single Islay bottle
    Item no.: 2266-7452

    Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Laphroaig prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Islay shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Laphroaig Oak Select Single Islay Malt Whisky 40% is a Single Islay Malt Whisky matured on oloroso sherry butts, American white oak including virgin oak, PX-seasoned hogsheads, quarter casks and first-fill bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness.

    Palate

    Toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice.

    Finish

    Rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.

    Specifications

    Name: Laphroaig Oak Select Single Islay Malt Whisky 40%
    Distillery: Laphroaig
    Region/Country: Islay
    Type: Single Islay Malt Whisky
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Oloroso sherry butts, American white oak including virgin oak, PX-seasoned hogsheads, quarter casks and first-fill bourbon casks
    Edition: Oak Select
    EAN no.: 5010019000354

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Smooth · Smoky · Spiced

    Did you know?

    Laphroaig is pronounced 'la-froyg' and means 'the beautiful hollow by the broad bay' in Gaelic, a description of the distillery's location on the coast of Islay.

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    • 1pcs.
      67,00EUR
   

About Laphroaig

Laphroaig is the very definition of a love-it-or-hate-it whisky, an Islay single malt whose massive peat smoke and iodine-like, almost medicinal character has made it a cult object among enthusiasts. For beginners, the first encounter can be a challenge, but that unmatched intensity is exactly why collectors chase both the classic bottlings and the distillery's rarer, cask-strength expressions.

History & Background

The distillery was founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on a small bay on Islay's south coast. The Johnston family owned the distillery until 1954, and along the way Laphroaig received a royal warrant after the then Prince Charles reportedly showed a particular fondness for the whisky's character.

Production & Style

The whisky is distilled from heavily peated malted barley, with peat from Islay's own bogs rich in sea salt and minerals, giving it its characteristic maritime edge. Much of the malt is still produced on the distillery's own floor maltings, a practice only a handful of Scotch distilleries still keep alive.

Signature Style

Smoky, Medicinal, Salty
The flavor offers an intensely smoky, medicinal character with a salty undertone and a touch of tar and iodine.

Facts

DistilleryLaphroaig
Founded1815
Pronounced"La-froyg"
RegionIslay
CountryScotland
OwnerSuntory (Beam Suntory)
Official Websitelaphroaig.com

Awards & Recognition

Laphroaig is one of very few whiskies with a royal warrant, granted following the then Prince Charles's personal enthusiasm for the brand, a recognition the distillery still proudly highlights.

Did You Know?

Founder Donald Johnston died in 1847 under dramatic circumstances, falling into a boiling mash tun at the distillery, a tragic story still told on tours to this day.

If you like Laphroaig, you should also try:

Glen Scotia, Ardbeg and Bowmore.