LAPHROAIG 26 ans Second Witch Macbeth Act Two Elixir Distillers

Laphroaig – The Second Witch (Macbeth Act Two) captures the unmistakable medicinal soul of Islay’s south coast through the lens of Shakespearean character. Matured in first-fill bourbon barrels, this single malt brings clarity and focus to Laphroaig’s famously phenolic style, allowing peat smoke, coal embers and coastal iodine to unfold alongside vanilla sweetness and dark dried fruits. Bottled by Elixir Distillers as part of the acclaimed Macbeth Act Two series, The Second Witch represents one of four peated whiskies in The Witches chapter—an exploration of power, mysticism and elemental force, expressed through long-matured Islay peat.

Founded in 1815 on Islay’s rugged south coast, Laphroaig is among the most recognisable and polarising single malt distilleries in Scotland. Renowned for its intensely phenolic, medicinal character, the distillery safeguards its identity through rare self-sufficiency: owning its own peat bog, drawing water from the peat-filtered Loch Kilbride, and continuing traditional floor maltings for a portion of its production. This unwavering commitment ensures Laphroaig’s singular style endures—loved fiercely by devotees and challenged by critics, but never compromised. Its unmistakable profile makes it a natural cornerstone of the Macbeth series’ peated expressions.