LAPHROAIG DISTILLERY

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Laphroaig Distillery

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. ​

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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.  

Laphroaig Distillery on Isle of Islay at sunset
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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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WHERE TO FIND US

Laphroaig Distillery

Isle of Islay

PA42 7DU 

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opening times

VISITOR CENTRE

March - October Open 7 Days 10:00-16:30 Last Orders 16:15
November Open Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9:45-16:30 Closed Weekends
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

 

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.

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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.

Picture of a man hammering a Laphroaig barrel on dark green background with a Laphroaig Distillery stamp on it
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An Unphorgettable Experience

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Sunset on Islay

30 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP

We all know whisky is better shared. That's why we created something special 30 years ago. A global community of Friends who love Laphroaig. 

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Sunset on Islay at Laphroaig Distillery