Smoke. Marmalade. 
Matriarchy.

International Women's Day
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Sarah Dowling meets the women behind Glasgow’s Daddy Marmalades.

Laphroaig x International Women's Day 2026

To mark the occasion, our Senior Whisky Blender, Sarah Dowling, joined them for a dram and a conversation about craft, community and challenging expectations. Honest, unfiltered, and rooted in character.

From Islay to Glasgow city centre, it’s a story that proves whisky has never belonged to just one voice.

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Laphroaig Notebooks

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Born of Islay. Shaped by Character.

From Bessie Williamson’s fearless leadership to the women shaping our whisky today, this is the story of Laphroaig — forged by salt, peat, and uncompromising spirit. Discover the people behind the unmistakable character of Islay’s most distinctive dram.

Born of Islay. Shaped by Character.