Whiskies from Laphroaig

DistilleryName Vintage l. SVA
Serge Valentin is one of the most prolific whisky aficionados and the premier source of whisky reviews. Serge uses the 100 point scale for his ratings.
GGR
Gal Granov is considered one of the most proactive of all independent whisky bloggers at this moment, a rising star in the whisky scene. Gal uses a 100 point scale for his ratings.
Other
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We rate most of the whiskies ourselves and use the 100 point scale. If we do not have a rating, we publish ratings of other renowned whisky critics in this column.
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Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #003 55.3% NV 0,70 89.5 1 € 289,26 € 350,00
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Sherry Oak 48% NV 0,70 89 6 € 62,50 € 75,63
Laphroaig • 25 Years Old 2007 40% NV 0,70 88 2 € 619,83 € 749,99
Laphroaig • 25 Years Old Cask Strength Edition 2023 47.3% NV 0,70 91 2 € 413,22 € 500,00
Laphroaig • 25 Years Old Signatory Vintage Symington’s Choice Cask 3372 52.2% 1997 0,70 90 90 1 € 725,00 € 877,25
Laphroaig • 27 Years Old Friends of Laphroaig 2007 Edition 57.4% 1980 0,70 92 97 1 € 7.085,00 € 8.572,85
Laphroaig • 8 Years Old Williamson Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited Edition 47,5% 2013 0,70 87 2 € 57,50 € 69,58
Laphroaig • Càirdeas Feis Ile 2008 55% NV 0,70 88 88 1 € 268,60 € 325,01
Laphroaig • Càirdeas Feis Ile 2011 Ileach Edition 50.5% NV 0,70 86 88 1 € 214,88 € 260,00
Laphroaig • Càirdeas Feis Ile 2011 Ileach Edition 50.5% NV 0,70 88 1 € 237,90 € 287,86
Laphroaig • Cairdeas Feis Ile 2013 51.3% (Damaged Container) NV 0,70 84 1 € 247,93 € 300,00
Laphroaig • PX Cask 48% NV 0,70 86 1 € 77,95 € 94,32
Laphroaig • Williamson 6 Years Old Dràm Mòr Cask 316 56.4% NV 0,70 80 88 3 € 85,00 € 102,85

Laphroaig

Being a true and loyal representative of the southern Islay Scotch whiskies, Laphroaig Single Malt is characterized by its smokiness, scents of seaweed and so called “medicinal” tones. But despite its heavy and refined taste, Laphroaig is much loved by both rare whisky collectors and entry-level whisky enthusiasts. The Laphroaig 10 years old is probably Laphroaig’s most appreciated core range whisky, and the limited edition Laphroaig 40 years old is just one of those very rare single malt whiskies that numerous collectors can only dream about.

 

The Laphroaig Distillery was established in the year 1815 by Alexander and Donald Johnston at a small farm in the city of Port Ellen, Islay. These two brothers initially operated the distillery together and in 1826 Donald requested for the distillery to become officially licensed. Approximately ten years later, Donald bought out Alexander and started to fully run the distillery on his own. Disaster stroke the Laphroaig Distillery in the year 1847. Donald Johnston became severely injured after falling into a kettle filled with boiling hot distilling residues and passed away two days later, leaving behind his four daughters and his son.

 

Donald Johnston’s son named Dugald was named as Donald’s successor to operate the Laphroaig Distillery, but since he was only eleven years old when his father passed away, the manager of the neighboring Lagavulin Distillery named Walter Graham leased the Laphroaig Distillery until the time had come for the young Dugald to take over the lead. And so it happened, Laphroaig’s operations were assigned to Dugald Johnston in the year 1857 at the age of 20, by which Dugald reclaimed the crown of the Johnson family legacy.

 

Dugald Johnston passed away in the year 1877 and Laphroaig remained Johnston family owned for decades. The distillery flourished and Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky became more and more appreciated among the citizens due to its much loved heavily peated -and smoky character. The spirit’s production increased and new distillery premises were built to provide for the distillery’s expansion. But sadly enough, in the 19th century is was very common for distillers to process the renowned Islay single malts into blended whiskies. Such was the case with Laphroaig Single Malt, whose success wasn’t unattended by its neighboring Lagavulin Distillery manager Peter Mackay, who acquired the major interest of the Laphroaig Single Malt in order to manufacture blended whisky variants. Therefore, the Johnstons were very concerned about the credibility and the market position of Laphroaig Single Malt and filed a lawsuit against Lagavulin. The court’s verdict was in the favor of Laphroaig and the agreement with Lagavulin was disbanded by law.

 

Obviously, this wasn’t received very well by Peter Mackay, who vindictively let some of his workers obstruct the Killbride Stream with stones, which diverted Laphroaig’s required water source. Another intervention by the court had Mackay obliged to restore the water stream in its original state. These lawsuits going back and forth left the Johnstons in a poor financial position. Isabella Johnston, one of the owners of the Laphroaig Distillery in that period of time, requested for her son Ian Hunter to travel to Islay in order to restore his family distillery management and finances. Ian Hunter did very well as the new distillery manager. The malting floors were expanded and the number of stills were doubled. Ian Hunter eventually was the last descendant in the Johnston family line to continue Laphroaig’s family legacy.

 

In the midst of the 20th century, Elisabeth “Bessie” Williamson applied for a secretary office job for the summer in the Laphroaig Distillery. Bessie was a Law Graduate with lots of skills and know-how, which wasn’t unattended by Ian Hunter. Hunter passed on his knowledge of distilling to Bessie Williamson throughout the following years and eventually named her as his solely successor. Bessie Williamson was very passionate with regards to Laphroaig Distillery’s continuing spirit and planned on expanding Laphroaig’s production capacity. Strategic as she was, Bessie sold two-third of the distillery’s company shares to Seager Evans & Co. in order to provide for new and bigger stills. This decision made Laphroaig more productive, more successful and more internationally renowned throughout the following years. Bessie’s legacy was set into infinity!

 

Until this day, Bessie Williamson is known as one of the most legendary connections with Laphroaig as the woman who led the distillery to its current success, but also by possibly being the world’s first female distillery manager.

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Whiskies from from Laphroaig



DistilleryName Vintage l. SVA
Serge Valentin is one of the most prolific whisky aficionados and the premier source of whisky reviews. Serge uses the 100 point scale for his ratings.
GGR
Gal Granov is considered one of the most proactive of all independent whisky bloggers at this moment, a rising star in the whisky scene. Gal uses a 100 point scale for his ratings.
Other
BOW
We rate most of the whiskies ourselves and use the 100 point scale. If we do not have a rating, we publish ratings of other renowned whisky critics in this column.
#
Number of bottles in stock
Price (incl. VAT)
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #001 57.8% NV 0,70 89 89.5 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #003 55.3% NV 0,70 89.5 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #004 58.3% (With Autograph) NV 0,70 87 89 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #005 57.2% NV 0,70 89.5 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #006 58% NV 0,70 87 90 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #009 58.1% NV 0,70 89 89 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #010 58% NV 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #10 58% NV 0,70 89 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #14 58.6% NV 0,70 89 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #15 56.5% NV 0,70 89 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Cask Strength Batch #16 58.5% NV 0,70 86 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Feathered Crest Badge 40% (No necklabel) NV 0,70 87 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Feathered Crest Badge 43% NV 0,70 87 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Feathered Crest Badge 43% NV 1,0 87 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old Williamson Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited Edition 47.5% 2010 0,70 89 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old without feathered crest Badge 43% NV 0,70 87 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 10 Years Old without Royal Warrant 43% (Into Neck) NV 1,0 93 93 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 11 Years Old Bottled for Exquisite Store Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 48% NV 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 11 Years Old Signatory Vintage Straight from the Cask 03/258/3 60% 1992 0,5 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 11 Years Old The Exclusive Malts Cask:800338 54.9% 2005 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 14 Years Old Feis Isle 2015 Douglas Laing Old Particular Cask:DL0694 48.4% 2001 0,70 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 15 Years Old Dun Bheagan Cask 50094, 50096, 50097 46% 2004 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 15 Years Old Islay Malt label 43% NV 0,75 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 15 Years Old Single Islay Malt label 43% NV 0,70 90 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 15 Years Old The 200th Anniversary of Laphroaig Limited Edition 43% NV 0,70 89.5 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 15 Years Old The 200th Anniversary of Laphroaig Limited Edition 43% NV 0,70 89.5 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 15 Years Old The 200th Anniversary of Laphroaig Limited Edition 43% NV 0,70 89.5 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 16 Years Old A.D. Rattray Cask Collection 800126 52.6% 2005 0,70 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 16 Years Old Signatory Vintage Cask 07/790 50.7% 1991 0,70 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 16 Years Old Signatory Vintage Cask 07/790 50.7% (Mid Shoulder) 1991 0,70 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 16 Years Old Valinch & Mallet Cask 1373 55.6% 1998 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 16 Years Years Old Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection Cask:3351 55.6% 1997 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 17 Years Old SMWS 29.163 Fantastical, magical, transporting...1 Of 301 Bottles 52.9% 1997 0,70 86 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Berry's Own Selection for Charles Hofer Cask 67 51.6% 1997 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old Berry's for Whisky Import Nederland Cask 54 50.2% 1997 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old Douglas Laing Consortium of Cards 50% 1998 0,70 87 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old New Label 48% NV 0,70 87 87 90 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old New Label 48% NV 0,70 87 87 90 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old New Label 48% NV 0,70 87 87 90 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old old bottle 48% NV 0,70 87 88.5 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old old label 48% NV 0,70 87 88 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old Signatory Vintage Cask:3371 55.2% 1997 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old Signatory Vintage Cask:8370 51.2% 1997 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 18 Years Old SMWS 29.185 Sweet dreams 51.9% 1997 0,70 91 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 20 Years Feis Isle SMWS 29.241 A perfect moment 49.3% 1996 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 20 Years Old Director's Special 53.8% NV 0,70 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 20 Years Old Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection Cask 86 52.4% 1990 0,70 87 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 21 Years Friends of Laphroaig Ballot 48.4% NV 0,35 91 91 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 21 Years Friends of Laphroaig Ballot 48.4% NV 0,35 91 91 0 sold out
Laphroaig • 21 Years Old Friends of Laphroaig Ballot 48.4% NV 0,35 91 91 0 sold out
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