
Laphroaig Distillery
The remote Isle of Islay is home to 10 distilleries, even though it’s only 25 miles long and 15 miles wide. Laphroaig Scotch is different, however, because it has retained a Royal Warrant from His Majesty the King since 1994. The distillery, which has been praised for its commitment to environmental responsibility, opens its windows to the Hebridean sea breeze to keep its barley cool. During tours, visitors discover how water from the Kilbride Stream, and barley fired in the original kilns, combine to influence the smoky, sweet and salty flavour profile of this whisky.