Posts Tagged ‘laphroaig’
Lochlea welcomes new whisky production director
Renowned single malt whisky maker, John Campbell, has joined independent family-owned Lochlea Distillery as their new production director. Lochlea Distillery, based at Lochlea Farm, welcomes the former Laphroaig Distillery manager who will be heading up the production team ahead of the release of their inaugural liquid set to launch in early 2022. Moving to the…
Read MoreCelebrate Islay’s festival of music and malt with a bottle
When it comes to whisky, few celebrations are as eagerly anticipated as Islay’s festival of music and malt – Fèis Ìle. Established almost 30 years ago, the festival draws visitors from across the globe to the thriving shores of the island each year to experience its community, culture, and its world-renowned whisky. Now, the most…
Read MoreNew Laphroaig 10 year old is set to launch
Laphroaig is launching a 10 Year Old Sherry Oak in April – a new take on its much-loved and iconic single malt, to join its core range. Finished in Oloroso sherry casks for 12 to 18months, this new expression combines the unforgettable flavour of Beam Suntory’s Laphroaig 10 Year Old with the sweet and aromatic…
Read MoreOpinions Welcome as Laphroaig choir goes on tour
Laphroaig whisky is sending its choir on a tour of the UK this month. They will have their own take on traditional Christmas carols, spreading festive cheer. On Tuesday 10 December, the six-strong Scottish choir will be singing classic Christmas carols with a difference, with lyrics taken from the mixed reactions captured by the distillery’s…
Read MoreMaking the expensive drams available to all
Cheaper By The Dram recently released its first two bottles of whisky to the public, splitting over £1300 of fine and rare whisky into 41 individual drams. Whisky drinkers can buy them online and they will then be delivered to their door. Cheaper By The Dram splits fine and rare bottles of whisky into individual…
Read MoreThe memory of Ian Hunter is brought to book
A first whisky honouring the memory of Ian Hunter, the last of the founding Johnston family to run the Laphroaig Distillery, has been released. Each annual release will be set into a beautifully crafted book that will document a part of Ian’s rich legacy, making this a collection unlike any other and one that is…
Read MoreWhisky Lounge is back in Scotland this weekend
The Whisky Lounge returns to the capital for its seventh sell-out festival on Saturday, 15 June. Taking place at the Assembly Rooms, it will celebrate the craft of the water of life, as well as the talented people behind our national drink. Mark Watt from Scotland’s oldest independent bottler, Cadenhead’s, is headlining the event and…
Read MoreFather’s Day cinema membership – and free cocktails too
A Father’s Day which combines two of dads’ favourite things is available this year – whisky and films! Laphroaig whisky, the only single malt to have a royal warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales, has partnered with Picturehouse Cinemas to offer members free cocktails from Father’s Day weekend and beyond – making now the…
Read MoreLaphroaig’s new release in time for whisky festival
Laphroaig has announced the 2019 annual release of its Càirdeas series, in time for the annual Feis Ile festival on Islay. Càirdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength is an exclusive bottling which celebrates the Friends of Laphroaig. The unique expression is a special triple maturation, first matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then in quarter casks and finally…
Read MoreRare whisky from the mythical Malt Mill at auction
An exceptionally rare bottle of blended Scotch whisky that is likely to contain the near mythical Malt Mill single malt is set to go under the hammer in an online auction. Being held by Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer, the bottle is expected to fetch over £5,000. Mackie’s Ancient Brand Scotch Whisky takes its name from the…
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