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Laphroaig Appoints Barry MacAffer as New Distillery Manager

Laphroaig has announced the appointment of its new Distillery Manager, Barry MacAffer. He replaces former Distillery Manager John Campbell, who worked at the distillery for over 25 years until late 2021. MacAffer joined the Laphroaig distillery in 2011 and has spent

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Laphroaig Releases 2021 Càirdeas Single Malt Edition

Islay single malt whisky maker Laphroaig recently chose the virtual version of this summer’s Fèis Ìle Festival, on what they call “Laphroaig Day,” to announce the release its Càirdeas 2021 PX Edition, Pedro Ximenez Cask. Every year, a limited-edition bottling from the Càirdeas series is

From The Whisky Wash

Taste-Test: Laphroaig’s New Sherry Cask-Finished Single Malt Is a Must-Buy for Peated Scotch Fans

Peated scotch can be a polarizing category, with as many detractors as there are enthusiasts. Laphroaig is known in particular for embracing the arguably divisive tasting notes that people come away with after taking a sip of this Islay single malt. If flavors like tar,

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Laphroaig unveils second Ian Hunter whisky

In September last year, Laphroaig unveiled its first expression in a new series of whiskies that honour Ian Hunter, the last member of the founding Johnston family to run the Islay distillery. The range will consist of five whiskies, each released annually.

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Laphroaig Releases New Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This month Laphroaig distillery debuts the latest offering in its annual Cairdeas series. Gaelic for friendship, the special single malt is typically released—and mispronounced—near the end of May each year, to coincide with Scotland’s famous Feis Ile Festival of Malt and Music. For obvious

From Forbes

Laphroaig Releases Latest Limited Edition Scotch Whisky

This month Laphroaig distillery debuts the latest offering in its annual Cairdeas series. Gaelic for friendship, the special single malt is typically released—and mispronounced—near the end of May each year, to coincide with Scotland’s famous Feis Ile Festival of Malt and Music. For obvious reasons,

From Forbes

12 Things You Should Know About Laphroaig

No, the name doesn’t mean “The Phroaig.” (We had to look that up.) In fact, what Laphroaig Scotch whisky ends up meaning to you depends entirely on your feelings about things like peat, smoke, salinity, and even brawn — you know, the

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