Laphroaig Elements 1.0

The first release of the Elements series, this series is about innovation and creativity in whisky making. Beyond various cask finishes and maturation styles, the distillery seeks to discover new flavors through changes made within the distillery itself.

L 1.0 is a result of experimental mashing and fermentation processes, utilizing two sizes of mash tuns: two at 5.5 tonnes and one at 8.5 tonnes that was used pre-1990s, a mix of styles from today and from the past. Additionally, the use of both cloudy and semi-cloudy wort serves to enhance the peaty and phenolic notes, as well as the tropical fruit flavors. Before distillation, it underwent a 55-hour fermentation, closely managed by Distillery Manager Barry MacAffer.