Strong Characters Chapter 1 33 Year Old Laphroaig
Strong Characters Chapter 1 33 Year Old Laphroaig Bottle and Box
Strong Characters Chapter 1 33 Year Old Laphroaig Box
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Whiskies

Strong Characters: Chapter 1, 33 Year Old

This is the first chapter in a new series of whiskies, all about celebrating those who have shaped Laphroaig. 
 

Volume 1 tells the story of Donald Johnston, the older of two brothers who founded the Laphroaig distillery in 1815 and created the iconic Laphroaig whisky we all know today. Their bold venture is brought to life through illustrations by award-winning British artist Bill Bragg, which adorn the packaging and accompanying booklet.
 

Such a remarkable story deserves an extraordinary whisky, and the one which was chosen has been resting in our warehouse for 33 years, waiting for perfect moment to bottle. Matured in a selection of American oak ex-bourbon casks and European oak sherry-seasoned hogsheads, the whisky is bottled fixed strength for optimum character.
 

The result is a complex character, bringing notes of sweet desserts, gentle sherry and savoury peat smoke all together in perfect harmony.


 

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 .

A good tale needs a great beginning

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.
 

Strong Characters