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LAPHROAIG DISTILLERY
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A WHISKY LESS ORDINARY
THERE’S WHISKY. AND THEN THERE’S LAPHROAIG.
THERE’S ONLY ONE LAPHROAIG
Laphroaig, meaning “the beautiful hollow by a broad bay” in Islay’s native Gaelic tongue, is a place like no other. The distillery is perched on the shore, exposed to all the elements the Hebridean Sea can throw at it. Our cherished Kilbride Stream is right beside us. And so is the rich Islay peatland we’ve been infusing into our whisky for over 200 years.
It’s this stunning spot that inspired brothers Alexander and Donald Johnston to lay the foundations of the Laphroaig distillery back in 1815. Over two centuries later, our substantial distillery boasts seven stills. Yes, we may have grown over the years but some things never change. Our original kilns still burn as bright as our love for making our world-famous whisky. A dram as individual as the place in which it’s made.
Visit the Laphroaig Distillery
Book A TourWE GO BACK A LITTLE WAY BACK
Laphroaig distillery is steeped in over two centuries of history, so you might say we have more than a few tales to tell. Pour yourself a dram and dig into the rich stories surrounding our peaty past.
An exciting announcement
Introducing George Campbell
We're excited to announce the appointment of our new Distillery Manager, George Campbell. Laphroaig is very familiar to George, as it's where he started his career as a Distillery Tour Guide. This was then followed by a move to Australia, where he learnt everything there is to know about whisky. Now George has returned to Islay to start a new and exciting journey with the Laphroaig team.
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opening times
VISITOR CENTRE
| March Closure | Visitor Centre will be closed 9am-5pm on March 10th due to essential electrical maintenance in the area. |
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| January | January Monday to Friday 09:45-16:30. Bar 10:00-16:00. Last orders in bar 15:45. |
| February | Closed Wednesdays. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 09:45-16:30. Bar 10:00-16:30. Last orders in bar 15:45. |
| March to October | Monday to Sunday 09:45-17:00. Bar 10:00-16:30. Last orders in bar 16:15. |
| November | Monday to Sunday 09:45-16:30. Bar 10:00-16:00. Last orders in bar 15:45. |
| December | Monday to Friday 09:45-16:30. Bar 10:00-16:00. Last orders in bar 15:45. |
Booking in advance is essential.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Silent Season and Maintenance Periods
Producing and creating our complex and perfectly flavoured Laphroaig Single Malt is a labour of love.
Like many other distilleries, Laphroaig is not in production every day of the year.
This is usually planned, but sometimes things happen to surprise us.
Therefore, during these periods, visitor Experiences may be adjusted accordingly.
We will still offer Distillery Tours where you may see different elements of the production process that are often restricted.
Accessibility
Due to Laphroaig being a historical building, some Experiences may not be fully accessible for people with limited mobility, as they may include some stairs.
Please let us know at the time of your booking if you have limited mobility.
Upon request, we can offer a full sensory Experience as an enjoyable alternative for you.
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Creating Laphroaig
A step-by-step guide on how we make our whisky.
Multi-layered, unique, considered and complex. Our process is just like our flavour experience.
31 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COUNTING
We all know whisky is better shared. That's why we created something special over 30 years ago. A global community of Friends who love Laphroaig.
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