Laphroaig: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Hard To Find Whisky News
September 11th, 2026


(la-FROY’g) Located on Islay’s southern coast, the Laphroaig distillery is known for its pungent, heavily peated single malt whiskies. The profound and unique character of these oily, smoky, medicinal whiskies has divided opinion since the distillery was founded. Once highly prized by blenders, Laphroaig is now the best-selling Islay single malt, enjoyed by whisky enthusiasts the world over, including King Charles who awarded the distillery a Royal Warrant in 1994. Founded on the west coast of Islay in 1815, Laphroaig is famous for its intensely smoky and peaty single malt whisky, characterised by distinctive notes of sea salt, smoke, iodine and earthy sweetness.
















