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Whiskies
Strong Characters: Chapter 1
This is the first chapter in a new series of whiskies, all about celebrating those who have shaped Laphroaig. Beginning with the pioneering Donald Johnston, who with his brother, created the iconic Laphroaig whisky we all know today.
Donald’s life is shown through the artwork of illustrator Bill Bragg. An award-winning artist whose work can be found across the bottle, box and booklet.
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Tasting Notes
Nose
Creamy fudge with honey and a touch of sea salt.
Palate
Starting with stewed fruit and smooth vanilla créme brûlée.
Finish
Our iconic smoky finish sets the scene for savoury aromas of cured meat.
Maturation
Sherry casks bring warm festive spice .
The First Chapter
Celebrating an uncompromised commitment to producing whisky this 33 Year Old single malt, marks Donald’s story.
The long maturation brings new depth to Laphroaig’s iconic character. A unique mix of flavours from three decades of maturation. Now it’s finally time to share it with our community.
This is your chance to own a piece of Laphroaig history which connects our past and present in a single bottle.
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FAQs
FAQs
Why is there a ballot instead of buying the bottle like usual?
With a limited number of bottles available, a ballot ensures that everyone gets a fair chance to buy one. This minimises the risk of scammers swooping in and buying up the stock, and ensures that the bottles go to good homes with our true Friends.
Can I enter more than once for an extra chance?
Entries are limited to one per person. We want all our Friends to have a fair chance of winning this exclusive limited edition, so we have limited entries to ensure the draw remains as fair as possible.
Why do you need my credit card details when I enter?
We ask for credit/debit card details as a security measure to make sure you’re not a bot. This keeps the ballot fair for everyone entering and also enables us to make sure there hasn’t been any fraudulent activity associated with the card.
If you’re successful in the ballot, you’ll then be automatically charged on the card details you provide, so there’s nothing extra you have to do.
Who runs the ballot?
Our ballot is being run by EQL, a trusted platform that keeps launches fair and secure. All launches run by EQL are certified Run FAIR, which you can read more about on their website.
Do I purchase directly from EQL?
No, EQL are running the launch on our behalf, but you’ll be purchasing directly from Laphroaig. EQL can’t answer any product or delivery enquiries.
How do I find out if I am a winner?
If you’ve been successful in the ballot, we’ll contact you by email to confirm. At the same time, the card details you registered with will be charged. Then, you’ll soon be the lucky owner of an exclusive hand-blown green glass bottle of 36-year-old Laphroaig from the Archive Collection.
Where can this bottle be delivered?
The Archive Collection can only be shipped to the following countries:
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• France
• Germany
• Israel
• Japan
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Singapore
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• United Kingdom