Laphroaig
Great phenolic character
Founded | 1815 |
Owner | D Johnston & Company (Beam Suntory) |
Capacity | 3,300,000 l/a |
No. of stills | 3 Wash (10,500 l) 3+1 Spirit (4,900 l) |
Malt Spec. | Phenols minimum 35 ppm |
Water Source | The Kilbride reservoir |
One of the most famous single Malts is Laphroaig. The distillery produces a heavily peated whisky with medicinal notes. Laphroaig has its own malting floors and produces 20% of its requirement at 40-60ppm. Around 70% of the production is reserved for producing single malt. Laphroaig has a great visiter center with tours at various levels.
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