Laphroaig distillery was founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston and is located in Port Ellen,Isle of Islay. Although Laphroaig isn’t allowed to put the prefix Royal in its name (yet), rumour has it his royal princenessCharles of Walesis a fan of the L Whisky. The 15-year-old is reportedly theprince’s favouriteScotch. For a long while theres beenfrenzyfor Laphroaigs Scotch, especially those less-available expressions.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is the original Laphroaig, distilled the same way today as it was when Ian Hunter invented over 75 years ago. Its the quintessential Islay Scotch, heavily peated and very medicinal. Indeed, many-a-Scotch lover has lost its flavour virginity to it.