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Looking for a Last Minute Gift Idea? You Don't Have to Be Donald Trump to Give Real Estate This Holiday Season ISLAY, Scotland, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Real estate is undeniably one of the best presents to give or receive, and this holiday season it's easy to look like a big shot. That's because Laphroaig(R) Scotch Whisky is offering square-foot plots of land at the Laphroaig distillery, located just off the coast of Scotland on the historic island of Islay, to single malt scotch aficionados who enroll as "Friends of Laphroaig." The simple steps to leasing your land appear on the brand's website, http://www.laphroaig.com/. Each plot is registered and may be '"visited" through the Friends of Laphroaig section of the site. To entice Friends of Laphroaig leaseholders to visit the distillery in person, Laphroaig will pay a yearly rent, on site, in the form of one dram of the finest! In addition, according to lease documents, Friends who actually want to set foot on their plots are provided with: * An impermeable pair of Wellington boots * Protective headgear to safeguard against low-flying geese -- A thick overcoat to repel the inclement Scottish mist -- A lifebelt and anchor to prevent being blown out to sea -- One ball of string for securing trouser legs from inquisitive stoats! Friends of Laphroaig was created in 1994 as a way to reach out to whisky lovers worldwide and thank them for their loyalty. Of course, whisky enthusiasts insist that the intriguing taste of Laphroaig Scotch Whisky is thanks enough. Nevertheless, Friends of Laphroaig members are pampered and treated to an even fuller Laphroaig experience. Simply by joining via mail or the Internet, Friends are spoiled with countless perks, including: Members Shop -- Members receive special access to purchase Laphroaig items. My Parcel -- Connect to like-minded Friends, whether they share a common interest, live in the same town, or are 'virtual' neighbors on the Islay plot next-door! The Land -- Aerial photographs identify exactly where your personal square foot is located. The Whiskies -- Information about the range of Laphroaig whiskies and the awards they have received. Chat Area -- Where Friends from around the world meet and enjoy lively exchanges. Writers Corner -- A place to share your first Laphroaig experience or the strangest place you've come across Laphroaig Scotch Whisky. Postcards -- Send special Laphroaig postcards to friends across the world, or post your own card to the website. Members Auction - Friends are exclusively allowed to bid for special items. News section -- This covers any news a member would like to share with other Friends around the world. Visiting Islay -- All the information needed to make the 'ultimate pilgrimage' to Islay and the Laphroaig distillery (and collect your rent, of course!). Friends of Laphroaig offers much more than a lease of land. Like Islay itself, the club is an ever-growing community. Membership in the Friends of Laphroaig has grown to include more than 200,000 single malt aficionados from 150 countries worldwide. Bound together by their love of Laphroaig Scotch Whisky and all that it embodies, Friends boasts members in more than 150 countries -- all of whom have become virtual neighbors by leasing their own square foot of the sprawling Laphroaig estate in Scotland. You must be of legal drinking age to become a "Friend of Laphroaig." About Laphroaig Laphroaig single malts have been recognized as some of the pre-eminent malt whiskies of the world for nearly 200 years. Their bold, distinctive flavor is a result of the tempestuous climate of Islay, the quality of the ingredients and the skill of the craftsman. The unmatched quality and superior taste of Laphroaig single malts have made them a perennial favorite of critics and aficionados alike. Laphroaig is part of Allied Domecq's Scotch Malts Portfolio, which includes handcrafted malts from the four corners of Scotland -- Laphroaig from Islay, Glendronach from the Highlands, Tormore from Speyside and Scapa from Orkney. The portfolio is distributed by Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine, North America. About Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine North America Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine North America is a division of Allied Domecq PLC (NYSE:AED). Allied Domecq is a marketing-driven brands business that operates globally in spirits and wine and quick service restaurants. Powerful and exciting brands drive profitable growth and strong, consistent cash flows. Leading North American brands include Kahlua(R) coffee liqueur, Stolichnaya(R) vodkas, Sauza(R) tequilas, Beefeater(R) gin, MALIBU(R) flavored rum, Canadian Club(R) whisky, Courvoisier(R) cognacs, Maker's Mark(R) bourbon, WET by Beefeatertm gin, Midori(R) melon liqueur, Hiram Walker(R) Liqueurs, Buena Vista(R), William Hill(R) Wines, Clos Du Bois(R), Brancott(R), Atlas Peak(R), Champagne Perrier Jouet(R), Champagne Mumm(R), Dunkin Donuts(R), Baskin Robbins(R) and Togo's(R) restaurants. Enjoy Allied Domecq's brands responsibly and in moderation. Allied Domecq, North America's vision is to be the "First Choice Supplier" in the hearts and minds of its customers, consumers and employees. For further information on Allied Domecq please visit http://www.allieddomecqplc.com/. DATASOURCE: Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine CONTACT: Lainie Friedman, Acct. Mgr., Food, Spirits & Wine Division of Evins Communications, Ltd., +1-212-688-8200, (ext. 47), Fax: +1-212-935-6730, ; or Jack Shea, Director, Corporate Communications of Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine, +1-203-221-5540, or Fax: +1-203-221-6332, Web site: http://www.allieddomecqplc.com/ http://www.laphroaig.com/

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