2025.08.12

Laphroaig: The Archive Collection 36 Years

Laphroaig: The Archive Collection 36 Years

Its curved silhouette and intricate design require every step of production to be entirely handmade.

Laphroaig 36 Years, designed by Burgess Studio and produced by Nouvel, was conceived as a bottle with a unique identity and its own soul. Envisioned as the result of a fully handcrafted process, the body of the bottle is made from two types of glass: a distinctive green, characteristic of the brand, and a transparent base. This effect is achieved through a glass encapsulation process, which gives the product greater weight and character.

It takes five of Nouvel’s artisans to create each bottle — together, they achieve the right pigment, size, and weight, dedicating approximately three hours to the making of each one. The decoration involves a highly complex silver sandblasting process.

Laphroaig 36 Years is a clear example of the elegance and quality that the skilled hands of Nouvel’s artisans bring to life — turning an idea or design into a true work of art. Each bottle is, therefore, considered an invaluable treasure — where years of tradition and technological innovation converge.