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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
| January | Monday - Friday: 09:45 - 16:00. Closed Weekends. |
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| February | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:45 - 16:00. Closed Wednesday, Saturday & Sundays. |
| March - October | Monday - Sunday: 09:45 - 17:00 |
| November | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:45-16:30. Closed Weekends. |
| December | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:45-16:30. Closed Weekends. |
| Maintenance Periods | Producing our complex and perfectly flavoured Laphroaig Single Malt is no easy task, and in common with most Scotch whisky distilleries, we cease production for certain periods in the year for essential maintenance and improvement works to our facilities. |
Booking in advance is essential.
LOUNGE BAR
January
Monday - Friday: 09:45 - 16:00
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Last orders: 15:15
February
Monday – Friday 09:45 to 16:00
Last orders are 15:15
Saturday and Sunday we are closed.
March to October
Monday – Sunday 09:45 to 17:00
Opened at weekends.
Last Orders: 16:15
November
Monday – Friday 09:45 to 16:00
Open Saturday and Sunday.
Last Orders: 15:15
December
Monday – Friday 09:45 to 17:00
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Last Orders: 15:15
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.
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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.
30 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP
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