Laphroaig Distillery
Laphroaig
The first of the 'Kildalton Trio' on Islay's south coast, a whitewashed distillery famous for its intense peat and medicinal character.
Laphroaig was founded in 1815 and is the only single malt whisky granted a Royal Warrant by Charles, then Prince of Wales. The distillery still malts its own barley on traditional floor malting. Its signature tour takes you through the malting floors, kilns and warehouses, and ends with tasting cask-strength spirit by the sea. Members of the 'Friends of Laphroaig' can claim their own 'square foot' of peat bog. Tours cost between £15 and £130, and during peak season you must book on the official website. The distillery is about 1.5 km from Port Ellen and can be reached on foot via the Three Distilleries Path along the seafront.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:45–17:00 (shorter in winter; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Lagavulin Distillery
- Dunyvaig Castle
- Port Ellen Distillery
- Ardbeg Distillery
- Singing Sands (Tràigh Bhàn)
- Kildalton Cross
- Islay Woollen Mill
- Kilarrow Parish Church (Round Church)