Laphroaig Elements 3.0

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Laphroaig Elements is a series of whiskies that delves into the artistry of production that makes Laphroaig’s whisky so richly flavoured and characterful. Experimentation in single malt is often reserved more for cask maturation, rather than distillation changes. However, the Elements series was brought about by investigating how whisky character evolves when distillation methods are tweaked at the distillery on Islay. We are proud to be the exclusive launch partners for Laphroaig Elements 3.0 - the latest addition to this exciting range!

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Crafted on Islay and fully matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks, this is a specialist malt for those ready to explore the exceptional.

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The Laphroaig Elements Collection

Laphroaig Elements 1.0 was fermented for a lengthy 55 hours in two sizes of mash tun (one from the ’90s and one from today) and with two types of wort, cloudy and semi-cloudy, before a maturation in bourbon casks.

Laphroaig Elements 2.0 was distilled during a particularly frosty January, and takes fermentation beyond Laphroaig’s standard of 55 hours by experimenting with of a range of longer fermentations, all the way up to 115 hours. The Islay dram is bottled at a cask strength of 59.6% abv, and boasts intense flavours of apple, honey, cream soda, smouldering bonfire and smoked seafood.

Laphroaig Elements 3.0 was born from an unexpected fire in the Laphroaig kiln, which caused it to burn for longer and at much higher temperatures than usual. The resulting whisky was distilled from the malt resting on the floor above.

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A fruity nose of apple, vanilla, orange peel and subtle peat. On the palate, notes of green apple, runny honey, cream soda and smouldering bonfire and smoked seafood lead to a sweet finish of building warm smoke.

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This experimental Laphroaig boasts aromas of smoky bacon, woody bonfire embers, and hints of charred strawberry and pineapple, before a spicy and peppery palate. Tropical fruits, winter cloves and liquorice flavours lead to a long and warming finish full off smoke and peat.

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Elements 3.0 is part of an award-winning series that offers breadth of choice and opportunities to explore the category in new ways. It represents a bold and curious approach to whisky making, allowing consumers to appreciate a rare innovation in the distillation process and its impact on the flavour profile.

Elements 1.0 (2023) experimented with changes in wort, mash size, and malt makeup, while the multi award-winning Elements 2.0 (2024) focused on extended fermentation.

Taste Profile

You can expect notes of...

Roasted cocoa beans

Tangy fruit and berries

Crème brûlée

Charcoal

Maritime Brine

Chimney Smoke

Citrus

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Come along to one of our Laphroaig Elements tasting sessions

To celebrate the discovery of a new Element, the Laphroaig L3.0, The Whisky Shop will be hosting four exclusive ticketed tasting events across the UK.

Tue 13 May

W Club Decanted x Laphroaig

Join W Club Manager, Luke Crowley-Holland, once again, in a thrilling new chapter of the W Club Decanted podcast, where we'll be talking all things Laphroaig with George Campbell.

Wed 7 May

Introducing Laphroaig Elements 3.0: A Fiery New Chapter, Exclusively at The Whisky Shop

The legendary distillers of Islay have done it again. This spring sees the much-anticipated launch of Laphroaig Elements 3.0, the bold new release that pushes the boundaries of peated whisky, and The Whisky Shop is proud to be the exclusive UK retail launch partner for this exceptional expression.

The History of Laphroaig

Laphroaig is one of the top selling Islay single malts globally and is synonymous with this famous whisky island.

Established in 1815 by the Johnston brothers, Laphroaig has stayed true to its bold and unforgettable character for over 200 years. Today, Laphroaig is one of only a handful of distilleries that continues to make whisky using traditional techniques like floor malting barley. From hand turning the barley and burning the peat at low temperatures to flavour the malt with cool smoke to slow distillation to maintain quality, this is what truly makes Laphroaig.

The single malt whisky embodies the character of Islay in every drop, from the distinctive peat which gives it the unique smoky character to the steadfast confidence and passion of its people, making Laphroaig unmistakable.

Launched in 1994, this global community has since grown to over 700,000 whisky lovers representing over 170 countries.