Laphroaig is Gaelic and means the beautiful lowland by the broad bay. And that's where the distillery is, on a small, natural bay on the rough Atlantic. It was founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alex Johnston and soon became world famous. The distillery remained family-owned until 1954, when Bessie Williamson took over Laphroaig after the death of Ian Hunter, becoming the first female distillery owner. What is special about Laphroaig is the perfect interplay of the island's unique, natural influences, the hand-cut peat and the skill of the master blender. So all qualities show a very own, complex character, which is described in the distillery itself as very peaty and smoky and with an aftertaste of sea and hints of sweetness. Because of its exceptional quality and uniqueness, Laphroaig was chosen Purveyor to the Welsh Court in 1994. Since then, every label has adorned the majestic Welsh crest.
