Laphroaig distillery in 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

FIND US

opening times

VISITOR CENTRE

March - October	9:45 - 17:00 (7 days)
November - February	09:45 - 16:30 (5 days Mon-Fri)

Booking in advance is essential.

LOUNGE BAR

March - October 10:00 to 16:30 last orders 16:15 (7 days)

November - February 10:00 to 16:00 last orders 15:45 (5 days Mon - Fri)

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.