Situated at the picturesque Lagavulin Bay, this is an experience not to be missed. Take a tour of the distillery, see our distillers at work and view the unusual pear shaped stills. Peated malt, slow distillation and long maturation together ensure Lagavulin develops a complex, rich, peaty character. Lagavulin is a spirit which likes to take its time.
May
Lagavulin will be celebrating the annual festival of Music & Malt with an extensive programme of events from the 26th May - 1st June.
Lagavulin's open day is the 26th May, an event not to be missed!
£6
1 hour
Enjoy a tour with a dram from our core range.
£35
Delve into the character and flavour of our whisky with our exclusive tasting kit.
£25
Sample the maturation process of our spirit while enjoying a complimentary glass.
£15
1 hour
A tasting tour that's ideal for distillery veterans.
10.00-16.00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday - Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday - Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
09:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 16:00
Festive Period
Closed 23rd - 26th December
Open 27th, 28th, 29th & 31st December
Closed 1st & 2nd January 2019
Take a peek at the ins and outs of our working distillery. From the breathtaking views of Lagavulin Bay to our unusual pear shaped stills.
Take a tour from the comfort of your home
Though you won't be able to soak up the atmosphere of the place, smell the fresh Islay peat or crisp sea salt, a virtual tour will give you an idea of where you might like to visit, and maybe choose a chair to sit and sip in, before you even arrive.
Uncover the history behind the liquid.
In 1742 there were at least ten illicit stills at Lagavulin, and it would be another 74 years until local farmer John Johnston founded the first legal distillery, in sight of Dunyvaig Castle. Its name may have changed over the years, but the quiet power of peat and smoke that pervades this masculine malt has not.
Islay, the 'Queen of the Hebrides', is probably best known for its peaty, smoky whiskies. Some say they are the best in the whole world. Home to eight working distilleries, Islay definitely has the process of making the stuff down to a fine art. Sláinte!
