LAPHROAIG DISTILLERY

Laphroaig distillery building on Islay

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. ​

So keep scrolling to get to know our iconic Islay distillery a little bit better​.

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WHERE TO FIND US

Laphroaig, Isle of Islay, PA42 7DU 

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opening times

VISITOR CENTRE

March - October Open 7 Days 9:45-17:00 Please note that the Distillery will not be in production weeks of 7th and 14th October. The visitor centre will be open and there will be no tours during this time however tastings will still be available.
November Open Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9:45-16:30 Closed Weekends
December December Open Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9:45-16:00 Closed Weekends Please note the Distillery will close at 16:00 on Friday 20th December and reopen on Friday 3rd January.
Booking in advance is essential.

LOUNGE BAR

March - October
Open 7 Days
10:00-16:30

Last Orders 16:15

Please note that whilst the Lounge bar will remain open the distillery will be closed between 7th-14th October.

 

November – December

Open Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri
10:00–16:00

Last Orders 15:45

Please note the bar will close at 16:00 on Friday 20th December and reopen on Friday 3rd January.

 

January – February
Open Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri
09:45–16:30

Last orders 16:15

During your visit to Laphroaig Distillery, you can read about our
history in the museum, browse the gift shop, relax in the lounge bar
or select a guided Laphroaig experience.

WE 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.  

STEP BACK IN TIME

Historical picture of the founder of the Laphroaig distillery

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People enjoying a glass of Laphroaig Cairdeas
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.

Picture of a man hammering a Laphroaig barrel on dark green background with a Laphroaig Distillery stamp on it
Our Whiskies

Get acquainted with our most iconic expressions

A dram filled with Laphroaig scotch