
The definitive Islay malt with bold peat and maritime smoke
This iconic single malt is the quintessential expression of Islay, renowned for its bold, medicinal peat smoke and seaweed characters. On the palate, a surprising undercurrent of sweet barley and vanilla emerges, culminating in a legendary, warming finish.
Raw oysters on the half shell or charcoal-grilled pork belly
Smoked tofu steaks or wild mushroom risotto
Strong blue cheese or mature Scottish cheddar
Islay, Scotland
Glencairn glass
Room temperature (64-70F)
Founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston on the south coast of Islay, Laphroaig has grown to become one of the world's most revered distilleries. It is the only single malt Scotch to bear the Royal Warrant of the Prince of Wales, a testament to its exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive taste profile.
Deep in the peat bogs of Islay, the Laphroaig distillery & rickhouse hand-cuts its own peat to impart the signature medicinal smoke that defines their spirits. The water source, the Kilbride Dam, flows over local peat beds, contributing further to this single malt's unmistakable maritime character.