Willem Dafoe: "Feels like fireworks in my mouth. Do I want that? Yes I do!"

Whisky fans will need no introduction to Laphroaig; Dafoe fans will need no introduction to the distiller's new Friend Willem. And fans of neither may still find this three-minute footage engaging, drawing as it does on the distinctive actor's delivery of poetic interpretations from existing Friends - a community which has already been running for three decades. See what you think of the new partnership. Laphroaig has this to say: "Just like our single malt, Willem offers an unmatched intensity that’s seen him bring countless complex and unforgettable performances to life. A true visionary who always puts his commitment to craft first, Willem tackles every challenge with grit, passion, and the courage of his convictions. Distinctive, he’s a man after our own heart, and with so much in common, our Friendship comes only too naturally".

Keywords: Laphroaig x Willem Dafoe 'The Taste', Scottish whisky, Islay Single Malt, director Tim Pope, Suntory Global Spirits