Willem Dafoe
A New Friend of Laphroaig
Worth the wait
Our story is shaped by many distinctive characters. Each one has left their memorable mark which lives on in Laphroaig’s enduring story.
Now we embark on a new friendship with another distinctly versatile character: legendary actor Willem Dafoe.
'The Taste'
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by Laphroaig & Willem Dafoe
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An unmatched intensity
As any film fan worth their peat will know, Willem is an iconic actor with a free spirit and an uncompromising dedication to his craft.
Just like our single malt, Willem offers an unmatched intensity that’s seen him bring countless complex and unforgettable performances to life. A true visionary who always puts his commitment to craft first, Willem tackles every challenge with grit, passion, and the courage of his convictions. Distinctive, he’s a man after our own heart, and with so much in common, our Friendship comes only too naturally.
A lasting impression
Just like our Islay single malt, Willem leaves a lasting impression that’s always unforgettable. Especially when he’s encountering a dancing Barley Man…
We hope you enjoy the exclusive film we’ve made with Willem, in which he takes on one of his most ambitious artistic challenges yet: putting his finger on exactly what it is that makes Laphroaig taste so, well, Laphroaig.
Behind the Scenes
The Best Supporting Characters
Barley Man & Honey
The Set List
Dive into a curated collection of tracks handpicked from on set with Willem and Tim.
Whether you’re savouring a dram or simply revelling in the art of sound, press play and let this soundtrack be the perfect accompaniment to the moment.
A Taste of Islay in London
To celebrate this iconic partnership, historic London pub The Barley Mow was taken over and renamed ‘The Barley Dafoe’ in honour of the man himself.
The sudden, mysterious transformation in the middle of one of the capital’s most bustling areas was always going to raise a few eyebrows. Londoners were about to be baffled as Willem sipped a glass of our famous single malt, surrounded by friends (and Barley Men, of course).
More to come
Like all good friendships, this one’s built to last. You can look forward to plenty of unforgettable times ahead, as Willem explores the distinctive world of our whisky.
Friends, stay tuned for exclusive Willem updates landing on the site and in your inbox.
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Witness Laphroaig according to Willem Dafoe
Barley? Honey? A smoky cornucopia of delight?
Willem just can't put his finger on it, can you?
Do something unphorgettable
Just like our new phriend, Willem DaPHoe
If you’ve ever taught someone how to pronounce the name of our distillery, you’ll know just how important it is to who we are.
Now, in the name of fun and friendship, we’re inviting Friends of Laphroaig from all over the world to change their name to make it just that little bit more… unphorgettable.
Here’s the challenge. If you’ve got an F in your name, swap it for a PH, and show us the proof. It could be that you change up your name on a social media profile, or surprise us by getting creative another way. However you do it, make sure to let us know by tagging us on social media – and follow our pages (@laphroaig) to keep up with the action.
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