DUNCAN Taylor Scotch Whisky has announced a collection of three aged Laphroaig whiskies to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III.

King Charles III gave Laphroaig a Royal Warrant in 1994 when he was Prince of Wales – the only single malt distillery to receive the honour.

Now, following his Coronation, chairman of Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Euan Shand has selected three Laphroaig whiskies, aged 18, 23 and 26 which will be sold as a £3900 set.

The whiskies are finished in a Duncan Taylor sherry Octave cask, which the firm said adds "an exceptional flavour, colour and overall depth".

Only 150 sets of The Coronation Edition will be released worldwide, and will be presented in a clear hexagon case, illuminated by remote control and gold mirror accents.

A signed and numbered certificate of authenticity will be included with each set along with tasting notes and a pair of handling gloves.

In honour of the occasion, the case will also come in a royal blue drawstring bag with gold lettering.

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Chairman Euan Shand said; “It’s an honour to launch this set for the King’s Coronation using some of the finest Laphroaig whiskies in our portfolio.

"These whiskies have been matured at our headquarters in Huntly, waiting for the right opportunity where the whiskies are at their optimum for release and there’s no better occasion than now.”

Laphroaig is named after the area of land at the head of Loch Laphroaig on the south coast of Islay.

Established in 1815 and pronounced 'la-froyg', the whisky has a "rich and unmistakable taste".

The Coronation Edition is available now to pre-order.

The set costs £3900 and is being sold by The Spirits Embassy.

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