Laphroaig

Read articles, features, news and reviews on Laphroaig whisky, right here on the Master of Malt blog. Laphroaig whiskies are distinctive and unique, and are loved by those that enjoy their whiskies on the smokier side. Read the latest Laphroaig news here.
Laphroaig 34 Year Old Ian Hunter Story Book 5 bottle and box#WhiskySanta’s Laphroaig 34 Year Old – The Ian Hunter Story Book 5: Enduring Spirit Super Wish

UPDATE: Congratulations to Benjamin Kenneth Drew who had their wish granted! Ho ho ho! The mince pies are multiplying, and the festive panic is brewing gently under the surface. It’s…

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An advertisement for the Master of Malt competition: Win a Trip to Islay with Laphroaig!Win a Trip to Islay with Laphroaig!

Who wants to win a Trip to Islay with Laphroaig? Come see where the smoke begins with Master of Malt. The rugged home of peated perfection awaits. We’re talking flights,…

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Distillers One of One smashes records with £2.9 million charity haulDistillers One of One Smashes Records With £2.9 million Charity Haul

The third edition of The Distillers One of One whisky auction raised an astonishing £2.9 million. Soaring past its pre-sale estimate of £1.4 million, it set a new record for…

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Lagavulin vs. Laphroaig: The ultimate peaty whisky battleLagavulin vs. Laphroaig: The Ultimate Peaty Whisky Battle

Lagavulin vs. Laphroaig. Two titans of Islay. A land where the air smells like barbecued seagull, hospital corridors, and fine whisky.  Two distilleries, founded a year apart, separated by a…

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Laphroaig Elements 3.0 has arrived at Master of MaltLaphroaig Elements 3.0 – Born From a Fiery Accident

Laphroaig Elements 3.0 is here. Its third release in the experimental Elements Series is arguably the most dramatic yet. This smoky single malt was born not from a calculated production…

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Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish WhiskyMore Scotch whisky distilleries you mispronounce

Scotch whisky can be an intimidating drink. It feels like there’s a lot of rules on how to drink or not to drink it. We will always say it’s your…

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Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is available from Master of Malt nowWIN signed Laphroaig Elements Scotch whisky!

OUR WINNER IS… Phil Ventre! Congratulations Phil. Hey, you there. Whisky lover. Come here. I have excellent news. Laphroaig has launched another edition of its Elements whisky. You remember Elements…

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Laphroaig Elements 2.0New Arrival of the Week: Laphroaig Elements 2.0

Laphroaig Elements 2.0 is the second in a series of experimental Islay single malt whiskies from this legendary distillery. Let’s take a closer look.  When it comes to limited edition…

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Bowmore Aston MartinThe top distilleries to collect from in Scotland

If you love collecting whisky then chances are you’re on the lookout for the finest Scotch whisky you can get your hands on. But if you’re just getting started and…

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The Burns Night BlendThe 10 best Burns Night whiskies 2024

For Scotch whisky fans, Burns Night is the ultimate celebration of the drink they love. We raise a glass to honour the Bard of Ayrshire, Robert Burns, on his birthday, 25…

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Laphroaig Elements 2.0 New arrivalWhisky of the Week: Laphroaig Lore

This week you voted for Adam to taste a whisky named after the skills whisky makers pass down over the generations: Laphroaig Lore.  Whisky doesn’t get more distinctive than Laphroaig….

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Hobbit-HouseThe Nightcap: 16 September

A Dubonnet shortage hits Britain, the boffins on University Challenge are stumped by Kümmel, and an English vineyard is threatened with legal action for evoking a little too much of…

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Laphroaig 10 year old Cask strength New arrival of the weekNew Arrival of the Week: Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength

We’re very excited to be welcoming Batch #15 of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength single malt to MoM Towers. It’s a bit of a beastie. Whereas most whiskies nowadays…

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The Nightcap: 4 MarchThe Nightcap: 4 March

English whisky looks to add some definition, Leo DiCaprio buys into Champagne, and the Queen has some very, very old Port released in her honour. It’s The Nightcap! We’re into…

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It's John Campbell from LaphroaigJohn Campbell is leaving Laphroaig

We have just learned that after more than 25 years in charge of one of Islay’s icons, distillery manager John Campbell is leaving Laphroaig.  The Scotch whisky world woke up…

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Whisky icons – we have a winner!Whisky icons – we have a winner!

Whether they’re bourbons, single malts or blended whiskies, some brands are so famous that they’re iconic. But which is the biggest whisky icon? We’re running a poll on social media…

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