Laphroaig Distillery

Laphroaig distillery is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland. It is named after the area of land at the head of Loch Laphroaig on the south coast of the island of Islay.

The meaning of the toponym is unknown, but a commonly suggested etymology includes the elements lag, breidd, and vík, implying an original Gaelic form similar to Lag Bhròdhaig. The name may be related to a placename on the east coast of Islay, Pròaig, again suggested as meaning 'broad bay'.

The distillery and brand are owned and operated by Suntory Global Spirits, an subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan.