Islay Whisky Cask Returns

First released last year, ‘Islay Whisky Cask’ quickly became our fastest selling limited-edition, selling out in record time. This year, we're delighted to release even more beer to meet demand. However, the rarity of the casks in which the beer has been matured means availability will still remain limited.

The collaboration between Innis & Gunn and Laphroaig unites two iconic Scottish drinks makers, both unique and renowned in their own field and demonstrates true excellence in craftsmanship and quality.

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‘Islay Whisky Cask’ is an intense and distinctive beer, in part due to its three-month maturation in rare Laphroaig single malt whisky Quarter Casks. During this time, the beer has extracted complex flavours from deep within these special casks, giving the beer an unmistakeable character.

This beer has the hallmark Laphroaig aromas of peat smoke and brine, coupled with vanilla, coconut and floral notes. These, combined with the rich, warming, malty, sweet flavours of the beer, create an utterly unforgettable taste experience that is intense but superbly balanced with an unexpected freshness.

Each bottle of ‘Islay Whisky Cask’ is presented in a striking gift box, this year created by contemporary landscape artist Ellis O’Connor. Her work beautifully illustrates the merging of sea with air and the ever-changing light, elements that characterise an impression of the beer’s namesake, Islay, providing the perfect starting point for the experience that this exceptional brew offers.

Dougal Gunn Sharp, said:

“’Islay Whisky Cask’ is a truly distinctive beer which offers both beer and whisky lovers a very special, completely unique, drinking experience. The packaging immediately evokes the island of Islay and from the moment you open the bottle, you are transported, welcomed by the iconic, unmistakable Laphroaig aroma.

“Innis & Gunn’s collaboration with Laphroaig last year was so well received, we knew we wanted to brew this inimitable beer again and make it even better, if we could. This year, we used rare Laphroaig Quarter Casks. These unusually small casks provide a greater contact area between beer and cask, resulting in incredible depth of flavour and intensity in the finished beer."