Laphroaig Distillery

Laphroaig was founded on Islay’s south coast in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston. The distillery grew beside the Kilbride Stream, whose soft, peat-filtered water remains fundamental to production. Bessie Williamson became owner and manager in 1954 and helped establish the use of American ex-bourbon casks.

A portion of the barley is still malted on site, turned by hand and dried over Islay peat in the distillery’s own floor maltings. Peat smoke, maritime and medicinal notes are hallmarks of its style, alongside fruit and sweetness.