Laphroaig distillery
Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Founded in 1815. Owned by Suntory Global Spirits.
Alert me for Laphroaig releases- Founded
- 1815
- Region
- Islay
- Owner
- Suntory Global Spirits
- Limited lines
- 5
- Editions tracked
- 26
Laphroaig Cairdeas. Picture from Whiskys.co.uk (Arkwrights).
About LaphroaigScotland
Laphroaig is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery on the south coast of Islay, near Port Ellen, at the head of a small bay known as Loch Laphroaig. Brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston founded it in 1815, and it is now owned by Suntory Global Spirits, part of Suntory Holdings. Its whisky is known for a peaty, smoky character, and it still uses its original kilns. In 1994 it received the Royal Warrant of the Prince of Wales, and the same year distillery manager Iain Henderson launched the Friends of Laphroaig club. The yearly Càirdeas release for Friends of Laphroaig was first released in 2008.
Limited lines
Each Laphroaig line in the book, with dates and shop stock.
| No. | Line | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Editions | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Laphroaig Cairdeas | No age statement · 52.6% ABV | 23 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | 11 | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Laphroaig Elements | No age statement · 55.3% ABV | May 2025 | No estimate | 3 | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength | 10 years · 58.3% ABV | November 2023 | No estimate | 3 | Sold out |
| 004 | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength | 25 years · 47.3% ABV | 2023 | No estimate | 4 | In stock 1 shop |
| 005 | Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story | 30 to 34 years · 45.5% ABV | 2023 | No estimate | 5 | In stock 1 shop |
Edition archive
26 editions across 5 lines, newest first.
| No. | Released | Edition | Line | Strength | Bottles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 23 May 2026 | Cairdeas 2026 French Oak | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 52.6% ABV | Not stated |
| 002 | July 2025 | Cairdeas 2025 Lore Cask Strength | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 59.6% ABV | Not stated |
| 003 | May 2025 | Elements 3.0 | Laphroaig Elements | 55.3% ABV | Not stated |
| 004 | July 2024 | Elements 2.0 | Laphroaig Elements | 59.6% ABV | Not stated |
| 005 | June 2024 | Cairdeas 2024 Cask Favourites 10 Years Old | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 52.4% ABV | Not stated |
| 006 | November 2023 | Batch 17 | Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength | 58.3% ABV | Not stated |
| 007 | 19 October 2023 | Elements 1.0 | Laphroaig Elements | 58.6% ABV | Not stated |
| 008 | 2023 | Cairdeas 2023 White Port and Madeira | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 52.3% ABV | Not stated |
| 009 | 2023 | 2023 Edition | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength | 47.3% ABV | Not stated |
| 010 | 2023 | Book 5 Enduring Spirit 34 Year Old | Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story | 45.5% ABV | Not stated |
| 011 | December 2022 | Batch 16 | Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength | 58.5% ABV | Not stated |
| 012 | December 2022 | Book 4 Malt Master 34 Year Old | Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story | 46.2% ABV | Not stated |
| 013 | May 2022 | Cairdeas 2022 Warehouse 1 | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 52.2% ABV | Not stated |
| 014 | 2022 | 2022 Edition | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength | 53.4% ABV | Not stated |
| 015 | December 2021 | Batch 15 | Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength | 56.5% ABV | Not stated |
| 016 | August 2021 | 2021 Edition | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength | 51.9% ABV | Not stated |
| 017 | 2021 | Cairdeas 2021 Pedro Ximenez Cask Strength | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 58.9% ABV | Not stated |
| 018 | 2021 | Book 3 Source Protector 33 Year Old | Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story | 49.9% ABV | 4,800 |
| 019 | 2020 | Cairdeas 2020 Port and Wine Casks | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 52% ABV | Not stated |
| 020 | 2020 | 2020 Edition | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask Strength | 49.8% ABV | Not stated |
| 021 | 2020 | Book 2 Building an Icon 30 Year Old | Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story | 48.2% ABV | 4,800 |
| 022 | December 2019 | Book 1 Unique Character 30 Year Old | Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story | 46.7% ABV | 4,800 |
| 023 | 2019 | Cairdeas 2019 Triple Wood Cask Strength | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 59.5% ABV | Not stated |
| 024 | 2017 | Cairdeas 2017 Cask Strength Quarter Cask | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 57.2% ABV | Not stated |
| 025 | 2011 | Cairdeas 2011 Ileach Edition | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 50.5% ABV | Not stated |
| 026 | 2010 | Cairdeas Masters Edition Feis Ile 2010 | Laphroaig Cairdeas | 57.3% ABV | 5,000 |
Sources
- Laphroaig distillery, Wikipedia
- The Home of Laphroaig, Laphroaig
- Our Heritage, Laphroaig
- Friends of Laphroaig, Laphroaig
- Friends of Laphroaig FAQs, Laphroaig
- Càirdeas expressions, Laphroaig
- Càirdeas 2025, Laphroaig
- Friends of Laphroaig Collection, Laphroaig
- Distiller's Wares Tour, Laphroaig
- Feis Ile Festival, Laphroaig
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