Islay Ember

Fully matured in its Amontillado sherry cask, Islay Ember has developed a beautifully balanced profile. On the nose, you’ll find rich, sweet, and nutty aromas, reminiscent of walnuts, maple syrup, and warm pancakes. On the palate, delicate cinnamon spice and cloves mingle with velvety smoke and salted caramel, leading to a long, smouldering finish that lingers like the dying glow of an Islay hearth.

Only 312 bottles of this rare single cask were produced — a number that reflects just how singular this whisky truly is. To ensure every Friend of Laphroaig has a fair chance to secure a bottle, Islay Ember will be available exclusively to pre-order.

Pre-order is now open and closes Thursday November at 12pm (Islay time) — that’s Greenwich Mean Time.

If fortune smiles on you, and you secure a bottle, you’ll hold in your hands not only a whisky of exceptional character, but a piece of community history — one that began with a question, and ended in collaboration.

A vintage from April, 2014, this bottling has spent its time wisely, developing moment by moment solely in Amontillado Sherry Cask. It’s a testament to the legacy of this storied cask, embodying the bold character of a classic Laphroaig flavour profile with a rich balance of compelling notes intertwining and arising from the influence of its well-chosen home over a decade of maturation.

As unrepeatable as it is unmistakable, this single cask treasure is just as enticing as it suggests on the eye, with its deep gold hue that beckons you in to experience the rich, sweet and nutty notes on the nose. Rich in flavour, complex and one-of-a-kind, this is a rare opportunity to try a whisky made by masters of their craft, and inspired by our Friends of Laphroaig community.