Launched in 2011, La Maison du Whisky’s Artist range is a curated gallery of exceptional cask-strength whiskies, primarily sourced from the storied distilleries of Scotland. Each year, the collection’s labels are reimagined by a rotating cast of visual artists, bridging the gap between fine art and rare spirits. For its fifteenth edition, the range embarks on a journey to Islay in a prestigious collaboration with Elixir Distillers.

Founded by the Singh brothers in 1999, Elixir Distillers has long been synonymous with the "Queen of the Hebrides," a bond immortalized through their Elements of Islay and Port Askaig ranges. This connection has deepened into a permanent legacy with the construction of their own distillery, Portintruan, on Islay's rugged southern coast. Titled Something in the Water—a nod to one of Sukhinder Singh’s favorite songs—this edition celebrates the intangible magic that flows through the island’s unique water sources and peat bogs.

Exploring a comprehensive spectrum of peated profiles, Artist #15 features the evocative work of North Indian artist Radhika Surana. Her indigo-dyed textiles, adorned with meticulous embroidery, act as dreamlike cartography. Like abstract maps, her designs trace imaginary paths across Islay’s wild landscapes, mirroring the intricate and deeply layered whiskies within the bottles.

On its epic voyage toward Port Ellen, the 15th edition of the Artist range turns its lens toward the legendary Laphroaig—the "hollow by the broad bay." Founded in 1815 by brothers Alexander and Donald Johnston, the distillery remains a bastion of tradition, still malting 15% of its barley on-site and operating with its unique configuration of seven stills.

This expression is an exhilarating whirlwind of tropical sensations, serving as a vibrant ode to Laphroaig's multifaceted peat in all its versatile, medicinal, and fruit-forward glory.