A WHISKY LESS ORDINARY THERE’S WHISKY. AND THEN THERE’S LAPHROAIG. THERE’S ONLY ONE LAPHROAIG QUARTER CASK
The signature smoky flavour may come from it being one of the last remaining distilleries to malt its barley, or it could be the peat kilns, in use since 1840, that use a low temperature for the cold smoking process. Either way, Laphroaig boast being the most richly flavoured Scotch whisky in the World.
WHAT MAKES LAPHROAIG SPECIAL?
A dram as individual as the place in which it’s made. Laphroaig, meaning “the beautiful hollow by a broad bay” in Islay’s native Gaelic tongue, is a place like no other. The distillery is perched on the shore, exposed to all the elements the Hebridean Sea can throw at it. The Kilbride Stream is right beside it. And so is the rich Islay peatland that has been infusing the whisky for over 200 years. It’s this stunning spot that inspired brothers Alexander and Donald Johnston to lay the foundations of the Laphroaig distillery back in 1815. Over two centuries later, this substantial distillery boasts seven stills and their original kilns still burn as bright as their love for making our world-famous whisky.
WHY STOCK IT?
The premiumization trend continues to fuel the demand for premium-and-above spirits. (+4.5% vol ‘20-’25 CAGR vs 0.0% standard-and-below). Single Malt is forecasted to grow in 142 out of 159 markets (2025 vs 2019 benchmark) with Prestige+ Variants of Malt Scotch consistently gaining in importance. Laphroaig is the No1. Peated Single Malt from Islay with a polarizing rich taste of smoky peat. It invites whisky drinkers to expand their horizons, explore their passions and reward them with the ultimate experience. Consumers looking to “appreciate finer things” in life are looking to try something new, value strong heritage and high quality, and are prepared to pay more for it.
QUARTER CASK
Inspired by the old tradition of transporting whisky on packhorses in smaller quarter casks. The spirit has more contact with the wood, amplifying the natural flavours of whisky first matured in ex-Bourbon barrels. Enjoy this soft and velvety single malt neat or over ice ABV 48%
AROMA
Smouldering peat with aromas of coconut and banana TASTE Deep, complex and smoky with a surprisingly gentle sweetness FINISH Long and drying with smoke and spice