FRIENDS OF LAPHROAIG

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Friends of Laphroaig

FRIENDS OF LAPHROAIG

Launched back in 1994 by then distillery manager Iain Henderson, Friends of Laphroaig is one of the world’s biggest and best whisky communities.

Friends get access to a range of experiences like our Laphroaig Live virtual events, access to purchase exclusive whiskies on Laphroaig.com, plus regular newsletters direct from our distillery on Islay (be sure to opt-in!), and your very own square foot plot on Islay. You can also earn points to unlock exclusive rewards. 

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Our Friends receive access to exclusive rewards and benefits that can be unlocked as you progress through your Laphroaig journey, such as:

  • Monthly sweepstakes – your chance to win exclusive Laphroaig prizes.
  • Upgraded rent – a special dram to enjoy when you visit our distillery on Islay.
  • Early access – be the first to access new releases and events.
  • Virtual masterclasses – special online events featuring unique products and stories from our distillery.
  • And more!

COLLECT POINTS

As a Friend of Laphroaig, you'll be able to collect points and unlock exclusive rewardsYou can collect points for every Laphroaig purchase that you make by:

•    Entering your bottle's unique code. This can be found either on your bottle's back label or in the booklet included in tube packaging.
•    Uploading a photo of your receipt in the member's section of the site and submitting.
•    Buying bottles in the online shop.
 

You can also earn points for:

•    Distillery visits.
•    Watching our virtual distillery tour.
•    Referring a friend.
•    Event attendance (live or virtual).
•    Online polls and quizzes.
•    And more!

 

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FAQs

 

WHAT IS "FRIENDS OF LAPHROAIG" AND CAN I JOIN?

 

Friends of Laphroaig is our programme that’s designed to reward our loyal fans with a variety of great benefits and keep them up to date with the latest news direct from our distillery on Islay. You can join by signing up here

 

HOW DO I COLLECT POINTS?

 

You can collect points for every Laphroaig purchase that you make by:


· Entering your bottle's unique code. This can be found either on your bottle's back label or in the booklet included in tube packaging. 
· Uploading a photo of your receipt in the member's section of the site and submitting. 
· Buying bottles in the online shop. 
 


The following reward points will then be credited automatically to your account:


· 100 points for purchasing a bottle of Laphroaig 10 or Select. 
· 200 points for most other bottles, including Cask Strength and Càirdeas.
· 500 points for 25 years or older bottles. As if the bottle wasn’t a treat in itself.


You can also earn points for:


· Distillery visits (200 points when booking a tour).
· Referring a friend (25 points).
· Event attendance, live or virtual (25 points).
· Online polls and quizzes (20 points).
· And more!
 

WHAT WILL I GET ACCESS TO?

 

Simply by signing up, you get access to a range of experiences like invites to our Laphroaig Live virtual events, as well as access to buy exclusive products (including our annual Càirdeas release) on Laphroaig.com, regular newsletters direct from the distillery (be sure to opt-in!), and your very own square foot plot on Islay (with bottle purchase or distillery tour).


Additional rewards can be unlocked as you earn points  – you can see an overview on your Friends of Laphroaig homepage

 

HOW DO I ACCESS MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS LIKE CÀIRDEAS?

 

When you visit Laphroaig.com, make sure you’re logged in to your Friends of Laphroaig account to add member-exclusive products to your cart. Please note, exclusive releases are produced in limited quantities and may not be available at all times.

 

HOW DO I GET MY PLOT OF LAND ON ISLAY?

 

You will receive your plot after entering your first product code, uploading your first receipt, or completing your first distillery experience. Visit the FOL homepage to view your FOL certificate, complete with your plot’s number and geo-coordinates, and see exactly where your plot is located on our land.

 

CONTACT US

 

If you are still unsure about any aspect of the Friends of Laphroaig programme please contact us here by filling out the contact us form or alternatively use the live chat function at the bottom right of the page and our helpful consumer response team will answer any questions you have.