Laphroaig 10 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

About the product

Laphroaig 10 Years Old is the very foundation of the Laphroaig range and one of the most well-known peated single malt whiskies from Islay. It is crafted to express the distillery's classic style with intense peat smoke, maritime notes, and an underlying sweetness.

The whisky is matured for a minimum of 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels made of American oak. The barrels contribute softer notes of vanilla and oak, which create a contrast to the powerful peat smoke and the salty, maritime character.

Laphroaig's unique profile begins during the malting process. A portion of the barley is still malted on the distillery's own traditional malting floors and dried over smoke from Islay peat. This provides the characteristic smoky, earthy, and almost medicinal style that makes Laphroaig so easily recognizable.

The result is a whisky with great personality. Laphroaig 10 Years Old is not created to be neutral or subtle – it is classic Islay whisky with peat smoke, salty sea air, and plenty of character.

About the distillery and Islay

Laphroaig Distillery was founded in 1815 and is located right by the sea on the south coast of Islay. The distillery thus has more than 200 years of history and is considered one of the most famous producers of peated Scotch single malt whisky today.

Islay is a small island off the west coast of Scotland and is particularly known for its intense, peated whiskies. The island's vast peat bogs have provided fuel for drying malted barley for generations, and peat has become a central part of the area's whisky identity.

At Laphroaig, the peat smoke is combined with the distillery's location by the Atlantic Ocean. This results in the characteristic style of smoke, seaweed, salt, and maritime nuances so closely associated with the Laphroaig name.

Tasting notes

Nose: Intense peat smoke with clear maritime aromas of seaweed and sea air. Added to this is Laphroaig's characteristic medicinal touch and a subtle sweetness.

Taste: Full-bodied and powerful with layers of peat smoke. Salt and maritime notes meet a surprising sweetness, while the ex-bourbon barrels contribute fine hints of vanilla and oak.

Finish: Long and lingering with peat smoke, salt, and a slightly sweet note of seaweed and oak. The classic Laphroaig character lingers long after the last sip.

Serving

Laphroaig 10 Years Old can be enjoyed neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped whisky glass or a Glencairn glass. Try it first without water, and then perhaps add a few drops of water. This can open up the whisky and highlight the sweetness and softer nuances behind the powerful peat smoke.

It can also be served over a large ice cube if you prefer a cooler and slightly softer expression.

What does it pair with?

Laphroaig 10 Years Old is primarily excellent as a post-meal whisky, but can also be paired with:

• Smoked salmon and smoked mackerel
• Oysters and shellfish
• Strong and mature cheeses
• Dark chocolate
• Smoked almonds and nuts

FAQ

How does Laphroaig 10 Years Old taste?
Laphroaig 10 is a distinctly smoky whisky with peat smoke, seaweed, sea salt, and maritime nuances. Underneath the smoke, one also finds a surprising sweetness as well as fine notes of vanilla and oak.

Is Laphroaig 10 very smoky?
Yes. Laphroaig 10 Years Old is a heavily peated Islay Single Malt and is known for its intense combination of smoke, salt, seaweed, and medicinal nuances.

How long is Laphroaig 10 aged?
The whisky is matured for a minimum of 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels of American oak. The barrels contribute, among other things, vanilla, oak, and a rounded sweetness.

Where does Laphroaig come from?
Laphroaig is produced on the island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland. The distillery is located directly by the sea on the south coast of the island and was founded in 1815.

How should Laphroaig 10 be served?
It can be enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a few drops of water. The water can help open up the aromas and make it easier to discover the sweeter and more nuanced tones behind the peat smoke.

What is the difference between Laphroaig 10 and Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength?
The classic Laphroaig 10 Years Old is bottled at 40%, while the Cask Strength versions are bottled at a significantly higher, natural cask strength. Cask Strength therefore offers a more concentrated and powerful expression, while the classic 10 Years Old is the traditional reference for Laphroaig's house style.

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