Perhaps the most famous of the Islay malts,you either love it or loath it.Founded in 1815 by the Johnson family the distillery now resides in the hands of the Allied Group.It is one of the famous Kildalton distilleries (along with Ardbeg and Lagavulin),situated on the south shore of the island,the first one you come to when travelling east out of Port Ellen.Pronounced "La-Froyg" ,the name is gaelic for "the beautiful hollow by the broad bay".
The style of this whisky is medicinal,though in
recent years it strength has definitely diminished .The 10 year old is
available in caskstrength (57.3%) as well as 40%.Other Distillery bottlings
include a 15 year old and a 30 year old,there was also a limited edition 40
year old / 1960 bottling available in 2001.One to keep an eye out for is the
famous Murray McDavid "Leapfrog".The Scotch Malt Whisky Society also regularly release
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Facts and Figures
- Date Opened - 1815 .
- Current Owners - Allied Domecq .
- Production(per Annum) - 2,000,000 Litres .
- Mill Type - Porteus .
- Barley Phenol Level - 40ppm.
- Mash Tun Capacity - 8.5 Tonnes.
- Wash backs/Charge - 6 (Stainless Steel)/ 42,000 litres .
- Wash Stills - 3 .
- Wash Still Charge - 10,500 Litres.
- Spirit Stills - 4(3 small,1 Large).
- Spirit Still Charge - 4,700/9,400 Litres .
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You can find out more about the distillery on line at www.laphroaig.com where you can also join the friends of Laphroaig.The distillery does tours Monday to Friday by appointment only.They can be contacted by phone on 01496 - 302418. |
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