Founded in 1815, and often considered to be the whisky equivalent of Marmite (in that you either love it or hate it), Laphroaig is a smoky, medicinal tasting whisky from the south coast of Islay. Clearly more people fall into the “love” category though, as Laphroaig is one of the top ten best selling single malts in the world. Just as well, then, that it is the second largest distillery on the island (after Caol Ila), capable of producing 3.4 million litres of spirit per annum.

The distillery still retains its own malting floor, and although it only covers 20% of their requirements, it is instrumental in providing the creosote-y, phenolic character that defines the Laphroaig spirit.

Produced for the 2000 Erskine Appeal, which raises money to care for ex-service men and women, only 270 bottles were drawn from a cask presented to the (then) Prince of Wales on his 50th Birthday. Bottles from this series are considered extremely collectable, but this particular pair are even more of a rarity given that they've been signed by the man himself.

Each 43% ABV / 70cl

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