Laphroaig is one of Scotland’s most famous distilleries and is on the southern coast of the famous whisky island of Islay. It was founded in 1815 by two brothers – Alexander and Donald Johnston. The single malt brand has become the world’s most recognisable and biggest selling in the peated style. Its powerful medicinal smokiness has made it both polarising and iconic. The distillery passed through several ownership changes and is now part of Suntory Global Spirits. Laphroaig’s deeply distinctive character, iconic branding and long history have helped secure its status as one of the defining names of Islay whisky. One of the few distilleries in Scotland to malt some of its own barley.
Laphroaig
Islay
Established 1815
The iconic Islay single malt known for its bold advertising and even bolder taste.
Spirit Character
Shaped by the Hebridean whisky island of Islay, Laphroiag is big, bold and packed with peat smoke.
Taste profile
Lychee
Seaweed
Smoke
Facts & Figures
RegionIslay
Established1815
OwnerSuntory Global Spirits
Number of Stills3 wash, 3 spirit
Annual Capacity3,300,000 litres of alcohol
Websitehttps://www.laphroaig.com/
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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