The legend of laphroaig book

Laphroaig commisioned hans offringa and me in the fall of 2014 to do an up date of our first book the legend of laphroaig on the occasion. There is depth for days in this whisky and every time i go back to it im finding new and interesting aromas and flavors floating about. On the day, we were invited by the authors not journalists of our upcoming book legend of laphroaig to join them for some photos whilst peat cutting we all had a great time. It is named after the area of land at the head of loch laphroaig on the south coast of the island of islay. Illustrations for the legend of laphroaig, book by marcel van gils laphroaigcollector and hans offringa.

No, there wasnt any islay single malt whisky in it. Nov 04, 2014 on the day, we were invited by the authors not journalists of our upcoming book legend of laphroaig to join them for some photos whilst peat cutting we all had a great time. The life and times of bessie 19101982 elizabeth leitch williamson was born on august 22, 1910 in glasgow. The photos, layout, artwork, cover, and heft all speak to the qualities any. Legend of laphroaig by hans offringa, marcel van gils. If youre interested, you can order it via the official laphroaig website see above or through marcel van gils online shrine. I personally enjoy laphroaig 10 as a nightcap in front of a fire on a cold, rainy day with a good. Laphroaig the 1815 legacy edition whisky master of malt. According to john campbell only 6 whiskies make up lore. The author of this source is the worlds largest collector of laphroaig and has published the book the.

Nov 01, 2008 legend of laphroaig is a really interesting walk through the history of this distillery, its people, and its bottlings. A lovely illustrated book about the history of laphroaig distillery. Ed the notes shown in the picture are my first entry for the laphroaig 10 in my black book. Dont get me wrong, im a massive fan of laphroaig in general. I commend this delightful book to you unreservedly. Its a very competitive price point for the mid range peat head. The only malt from laphroaigs range that john campbell recommends with water. If you buy this bottle of whisky, you get a piece of land in. This expression features whisky aged in firstfill bourbon barrels and new european oak hogsheads. I like to think this is an example of how we treat all visitors equally hence the opportunity to join in. Book the legend of laphroaig marcel van gils maison du whisky.

These first six extremely rare bottles are very difficult to date, due to their scarcity. Celebrating 200 years of whisky production in 2015, laphroaig has a long history in whisky. They are aged between 7 and 21 years and include some. Legend of laphroaig is a really interesting walk through the history of this distillery, its people, and its bottlings. Laphroaig the 1815 legacy edition was created by distillery manager john campbell in honour of the members of the laphroaig team that have been producing the muchadored whisky on islay over the. Buy the legend of laphroaig by marcel van gils, hans offringa, hans dillesse illustrator online at alibris. Hans has written a completely updated history of laphroaig distillery based. Nothing could be further from the truth nowadays, with islay being well. For all of us who have find the exelent taste of laphroig whiskey. From an editorial standpoint, the content could have used a really good. The legend of laphroaig marcel van gils, hans offringa, hans dillesse. Whisky book the legend of laphroaig by marcel van gils.

Islay for over 150 years because of the fearsome reputation of the islanders, who were regarded at the time as wild and barbaric. The legend of laphroaig and 200 years of laphroaig. So that makes the laphroaig lore a 7yearold whisky. From an editorial standpoint, the content could have used a really good copyeditor, but that. He has written and translated many books and articles on his favourite. Laphroaig was the first time i had seen an active malting floorin addition to walking on the metal grated floor above their peat smoking kilns. Laphroaig distillery was founded in 1815 by donald and alexander johnston and is located in port ellen on islay. Please examine the images of the bottle, any packaging and labels carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid.

When i returned home from work earlier this week there was a parcel from islay waiting from me, a parcel from laphroaig to be precise. The book succeeds in the historical account, at least with the explaining of the history, the pictures of unreadable documents could maybe have been shortened down a bit. Spent weeks going through old files and archives at glasgow university and the mitchell library. I like laphroaig lore however i find it a little dull dare i say bland for the money. There is depth for days in this whisky and every time i go back to it im finding new and interesting. Heres how you can have your own tiny plot of islay hint. The book has 216 pages and it took me 34 hours to read it all. Marcel is aka the laphroaig collector a true laph lover and expert he has written in 2007 the book the legend. So, the next time you find yourself with a newly acquired, or gifted, bottle of laphroaig, know you too can join in on having the smallest sliver of islay land to call your own. Nov 09, 2007 the legend of laphroaig marcel van gils is a specialist in laphroaig and possesses the largest laphroaig bottle collection in the world. The legend of laphroaig by marcel van gils, 9789089100276, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Are you looking for a the legend of laphroaig marcel van gils. This book has beautiful modern photography from laphroaigcollector.

Nov 30, 2017 created by celebrated distillery manager john campbell, the laphroaig cairdeas 15 year old has been aged in firstfill exbourbon casks for, as you can guess, 15 years, and is available for. Apr 30, 2015 these coordinates are provided to you, by the way, when you register and view your plot through the laphroaig map behind the friends login page. Laphroaig releases new, exclusive friends of laphroaig whisky. These coordinates are provided to you, by the way, when you register and view your plot through the laphroaig map behind the friends login page. To add even further depth and complexity they used their most heavily peated whiskey matured in ex laphroaig. Oct 29, 2015 laphroaig was the first time i had seen an active malting floorin addition to walking on the metal grated floor above their peat smoking kilns. I personally enjoy laphroaig 10 as a nightcap in front of a fire on a cold, rainy day with a good book and it also makes an excellent afterdinner scotch. Froyg is an islay single malt scotch whisky distillery. I researched laphroaig for over fifteen years, a lot of this research you can read in the news scroll down. Islay distillery laphroaig has extended its cairdeas series with the launch of a 15yearold whisky, exclusively available for its friends of laphroaig group. It is a benchmark account of a distillery and its product. Laphroaig pure malt scotch whisky unusual statement for the time at 43%. Laphroaigs core range of whiskies is getting younger. Its one of the most peaty whiskies with strong antiseptic tones, enough for it to classed as medicinal and legally imported during the american prohibition period.

Mar 31, 2009 the legend of laphroaig by marcel van gils, 9789089100276, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Laphroaig along with lagavulin and ardbeg are known as the kildalton distilleries. For a long while theres been frenzy for laphroaigs scotch. Hans offringa is an internationally acclaimed author and whisky expert. Dj is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. The legend of laphroaig by marcel van gils, hans offringa. Oversized hardcover is very good with shelfwear and lightly bumped.

Laphroaig lore is bottled at 48% abv and costs about. The single malt peated whisky from islay in scotland, laphroaig. Nothing could be further from the truth nowadays, with islay being well noted for its warm hospitality. Laphroaig 10 would pair perfectly with a cigar as its bold flavor profile will complement the flavor of the cigar. Laphroaig lore is a gorgeous whisky, i even like it more than the boisterous laphroaig 32. Marcel gils and hans offringas 2007 coffee table book that tells you everything you might ever need to know about laphroaig. A month after it was published my copy of marcel van gils and hans offringas new book the legend of. If you buy this bottle of whisky, you get a piece of land. Laphroaig, the legend of by marcel van gils and hans offringa.

The older pictures of the distillery are however almost worth the purchase price of the book. One of scotlands finest whisky offers a lease on a square foot of land with the purchase of each bottle. Legend of laphroaig, marcel van gils, still publishing, 2007. Laphroaig commisioned hans offringa and me in the fall of 2014 to do an update of our first book the legend of laphroaig on the occasion of the bicentenary of the distillery. Apr 21, 2016 so that makes the laphroaig lore a 7yearold whisky. The legend of laphroaig marcel van gils is a specialist in laphroaig and possesses the largest laphroaig bottle collection in the world. Legend of laphroaig, marcel van gils, still publishing. Any true islay or islay whisky fan would be pleased to have this book on his or her. According to legend, monks first brought the art of whisky distilling to the island from ireland which. Try to get the complete history of a distillery into one book. It is named after the area of land at the head of loch laphroaig on the south coast of the island of. Laphroaig lore is a complex marriage of both classical laphroaig styles and many newer ages of laphroaig. Hans offringa is an internationally acclaimed author. Hans has written a completely updated history of the distillery based on the legend of laphroaig.

Yes, it took me almost 14 years to figure out laphroaigs history. From an editorial standpoint, the content could have used a really good copyeditor, but that detracts only slightly from my enjoyment of this book. Laphroaig the 1815 legacy edition was created by distillery manager john campbell in honour of the members of the laphroaig team that have been producing the muchadored whisky on islay over the years. Laphroaig releases new, exclusive friends of laphroaig. Being able to be fully ensconced in all of the elements i had experienced when nosing and tasting this type of whisky in the past, but so viscerally, so completely, was an overwhelming and. Book the legend of laphroaig marcel van gils maison du. The marriage draws from the peaty power of laphroaig in the same vein as laphroaig. If youre interested, you can order it via the official laphroaig website. This book has beautiful modern photography from laphroaigcollector marcel van gils, also the contributing editor. It is named after the skills passed down over the generations and is the unofficial replacement for the. This great book get you deep into the amazing history of laphroaig and the islay single malt whisky industry, with historic documents, beautiful pictures and a. Taking care of you and others is more than ever our priority. Its one of the most peaty whiskies with strong antiseptic tones, enough for it to classed as medicinal and legally imported. I can confirm that i have reinstated my original edit and have also added another source reference.