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The Laphroaig 35 Year Old "Strong Characters" Chapter 2: Dugald Johnston is a highly limited, ultra-premium Islay single malt Scotch whisky released in August 2026. Limited to 5,500 bottles worldwide, this expressions serves as the second installment in the distillery's "Strong Characters" series, which celebrates the historical figures who built and protected Laphroaig's distinct legacy.
Dugald Johnston was the son of Laphroaig co-founder Donald Johnston. He took over operations of the Islay distillery following his father's untimely death in 1847. Managing the distillery from 1847 to 1877, Dugald is credited as a pivotal figure who steered the company through a challenging transitional era, cementing the signature medicinal and maritime reputation that defines the iconic malt to this day.
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Laphroaig 35 Year Old Strong Characters - Dugald Johnston Chapter 2
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Ended 15th October 2026 · AUCTION #126 (OCT 26) · 38 bids
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Specification
- Lot number
- 1060059
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Islay
- Size
- 70cl
- Type
- Single Malt Whisky
- Age
- 35
- Number of Bottles
- 1
- Strength (%)
- 43.8%
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Distillery Status
- Operational
About the distillery
The Laphroaig distillery was established in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston. The Johnstons who founded Laphroaig were from the Clan Donald and are likely to be from the MacIain of Ardnamurchan branch of the clan. The family anglicised their name to Johnston. The last member of the Johnston family to run the distillery was Ian Hunter, a nephew of Sandy Johnston, who died childless in 1954 and left the distillery to one of his managers, Bessie Williamson.
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