Laphroaig: Whisky & Oysters
An evening with Laphroaig whisky, guided by The Master of Spirits Elie Abi Khalil. Six expressions, thoughtfully paired with exceptional oysters.About this experience
Shuck. Savor. Gather.
An evening shaped by the dialogue between sea and smoke.
Join us at AKI the Lounge for a guided journey through the bold, peated character of Laphroaig whisky, led by The Master of Spirits Elie Abi Khalil. Across six distinct expressions, each pour reveals a different layer of Islay — peated, ocean-kissed, and richly complex.
Paired alongside, a curated selection of exceptional oysters, each chosen to complement and contrast the whisky’s intensity — amplifying its salinity, softening its fire, and elevating the experience into something immersive.
Designed around rhythm, presence, and connection, this is an evening to slow down, explore, and linger.
Where: Akiki’s Cigars Flagship
When: Friday, May 15th, 8:00 PM
Fee: $55 per person
Your Host
Elie Abi Khalil
The Master of Sprits
With over 27 years of international hospitality experience across Lebanon, Greece, Türkiye, the UK, France, the USA, and the UAE,
Elie is a renowned whisky expert and global influencer.
Having led tastings, dinners, and educational sessions, he has visited over 70 distilleries in Scotland and Kentucky USA.
His background includes world-class culinary experience with Gordon Ramsay restaurants.