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​.

find us

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 (4 days Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri)
Booking in advance is essential.

LOUNGE BAR

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

 

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

 

January 09:45 – 16:30 last orders 16:15 (closed Wednesday and weekends)

 

February 09:45 – 16:30 last orders 16:15 (closed Wednesday and weekends)


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.

 

Distillery/Visitor Centre/Lounge Bar will be closed from February 19th – 23rd.

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

WHY NOT PAY US A VISIT? ​

Book A Tour
Distillery delights

The extensive tour of the Laphroaig distillery.

Go behind-the-scenes and discover the history, traditions and secrets of our whisky. 

  • 25/9/22
  • Isle of Islay
  • 2 Hours
Laphroaig distiller wares tour barrels rolling
The Warehouse 1 experience.

Three casks, one perfect setting.

Explore the character and flavour of three casks in our iconic Warehouse 1. Take a bottle home.

  • 22/9/22
  • Isle of Islay
  • 1 Hour
Laphroaig Cairdeas Warehouse 1 stacked up barrels

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Distillery manager Barry MacAffer holding a bottle and a glass of Laphroaig
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