Lagavulin Classic Tour
Perfect for whisky lovers and newcomers alike!
Refunds and rescheduling are accepted up to 48h before the tour. No refunds or rescheduling after that time.
Please see our Support page for FAQs and more details.
See the process behind our whisky and learn about the history of Lagavulin Distillery.
You will begin this experience by raising a glass of Lagavulin 16 Year Old, our flagship dram in its home.
Your host will then take you on a journey through the heart of Lagavulin, experiencing our captivating still house and enjoy breath taking views around our award-winning distillery. This comprehensive experience comprises of a guided tour, followed by a three-dram tutored tasting.
Takeaway drivers drams are available on all our experiences.
Please arrive at the Distillery at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your allotted tour time slot. If you are late, we shall assume that you have failed to attend, and we reserve the right to continue the tour at the scheduled time in your absence. Unfortunately, if you are late or you miss your allotted booking time, it is very unlikely that we will be able to reallocate you or your party to another slot.
Please note that no one under the age of 8 is permitted on the tour. Please be aware that if your visit includes a tour of production areas you may be exposed to high temperatures and distinctive smells.
Please note if your group requires a translator present, a private experience would be required. Please contact us at lagavulin@malts.com where we can further advise.
For information on accessibility at please see our 'Planning your visit' section below.
If you are unable to find a suitable booking time, then please do still visit our retail store and Malt Mill Bar where you will receive a warm welcome. Choose from our curated selection of drams, unique Lagavulin whisky cocktails, coffees, teas, and refreshments.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your visit please get in touch via lagavulin@malts.com or call us at 01496 302749 and a member of the team will be happy to help.
Plan your visit
All the information you need to enjoy your trip to Lagavulin
Find all the information you need to book, plan and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Lagavulin experience. Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Address: Lagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42 7DZ, UK
Lagavulin Distillery is located around 2 miles outside the village of Port Ellen on the A846. Lagavulin is accessible via car and we have free parking available. There is also a foot & cycle path from Port Ellen and a local bus service which runs Monday-Saturday which stops outside the distillery. The timetable can be found here. There are also a number of local taxi companies, however we would recommend booking them as far in advance as possible as they can have very limited availability, especially in the summer. If using What 3 Words, the distillery’s car park location reference is ‘quote.stage.twirls’.
We recommend visiting Traveline Scotland to plan your route and to stay up to date on transport options.
Read more at https://travelinescotland.com/
Please note that during winter the distillery may have to close at short notice due to weather conditions. Please check our Google listing for up-to-date information before you visit us.
November – Monday – Saturday 10.00 – 17.00
December – February Monday – Saturday 10.00 – 16.00
March – October Monday – Sunday 10.00 – 17.00
Explore the flavours of Lagavulin and discover your perfect serve, whether you’re a whisky dram loyalist, innovative cocktail enthusiast, or aficionado of alcohol-free quenchers.
The Dramming room bar is open 10:30 – 16:00 during the distillery’s opening hours. Last orders are at 15:30.
Please note that all under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.
View Menu Here. Please note that our menu is subject to change.
At Lagavulin distillery on the Isle of Islay, we’re honoured to have received the UK’s highest eco-tourism award in our journey to a greener future. Our distillery and visitor experience earned the prestigious gold certification from Green Tourism for our sustainable practices. The award recognises our green operating credentials, from zero-waste to landfill, the sustainability of our distillation process and to the high standards of water efficiency. It also acknowledges our commitment to encourage local biodiversity, protect our heritage, and contribute to the welfare of our small island community. Here at Lagavulin, we’ve been working on a nature sustainability strategy to encourage and protect wildlife in the local area. This includes the installation of beehives, bird, hedgehog and bug boxes. We were working closely with the RSPB team in the South of Islay which is helping us to embrace the wonders of local habitats and share this knowledge with our visitors. Being situated on the rugged and wild West Coast of Scotland, full of wildlife and beautiful scenery, has made us appreciative of our local environment and passionate about preserving the natural wonders that help us create our whisky. There are many more eco-friendly and sustainable practices at our distillery, which include:
Free water dispenser at the distillery and visible on the Refill app - to reduce plastic bottles
Cycle racks for those traveling by bike
Bee-friendly plants and beehive
Educational nature boards around the site
We are committed to improving our environmental impact now and in the future. We can’t do this alone though, so we are asking for your support when you visit us. In order to help reduce waste at Lagavulin Distillery we are asking you to recycle your litters while you are on the site. Please, ask one of our team members to help you to locate these. We hope the initiatives we have put in place will make a real difference to our environmental impact and we look forward to improving this year on year.
Accessibility
We’re pleased to have consulted Euan’s Guide to ensure that we provide disabled access information upfront to give all our visitors the confidence to visit our distillery and enjoy the experience. Please do let us know if you have any specific requirements at the time of your booking and a member of staff will be in touch.
Accessible Parking
We have disabled parking spaces in our carpark, approximately 50 metres from the entrance. There are no obstacles to enter via a ramp into our retail area entrance.
Accessible Areas
Our Malt Mill Bar has a small set of steps to the entrance and does not have a ramp for wheelchair users. The toilet in the Malt Mill Bar is down a flight of stairs.
The main production building has several steep and narrow stairs with no ramp access. Due to this the Classic Tour is not suitable for those with restricted mobility. All our tasting experiences and our Warehouse Experiences can be adapted for those with restricted mobility, please get it touch with the distillery when booking so we can prepare for your visit.
Accessible Toilets
We do have accessible toilets at Lagavulin within the retail area which is accessible via a ramp at the main door.
Assistance Animals
We are unable to allow assistance dogs in the distillery and warehouse due to it being a production facility. We can allow assistance dogs in all our other areas such as shop, the Malt Mill Bar and tasting rooms. We can provide water bowls for assistance dogs.
Dog Policy
Well behaved dogs are welcome in our shops and bars. Please ensure your dog is under control, and closely supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Dogs must be kept on a short lead and must not be allowed to climb on furniture or touch the items in our shop.
Please understand that not everyone likes dogs and/or could have an allergy to your pet - please keep a respectful distance from our team and our other visitors.
Dogs are not permitted in any back of house areas. Dogs (except assistance dogs) are not permitted in the distillery or on any tours.
Due to the size of our bars and shops, we may need to limit the number of dogs permitted inside at any one time.
We reserve the right to ask you to leave should we have any concerns over your dogs’ behaviour or if your dog is disrupting other guests.
Children
Please note that we can accommodate a maximum of 16 people per group (advanced booking required) and children under the age of 8 are not permitted on tours due to health & safety reasons.
Telephone | 01496 302749
Email | lagavulin@malts.com
Lagavulin Distillery FAQs
Lagavulin Distillery is located on Lagavulin Bay on the Isle of Islay, off Scotland’s west coast. The distillery sits approximately two miles outside the village of Port Ellen on the A846 coastal road, making it a convenient stop when exploring Islay’s south coast distilleries.
Yes. Lagavulin welcomes visitors for guided distillery tours and tasting experiences throughout the year. Tours provide an insight into the traditional whisky-making process and the distinctive smoky character that defines Lagavulin.
Advance booking is strongly recommended, particularly during the summer months and the annual Fèis Ìle Islay Festival, when tours and tastings can sell out quickly.
Yes. Visitors are welcome to explore the distillery shop or enjoy a dram in the Malt Mill Bar (Dramming Room) even if they are not taking part in a guided tour, subject to availability.