Interesting fact… Laphroaig 10 Year Old whisky spells its name whisky as it originates in Scotland. Had it been produced in America its name would be Laphroaig 10 Year Old whiskey, instead of whisky.
Tasted by us with Laphroaig's Distillery Manager, John Campbell Nose: This opens on big, smoky muscular peat notes. There are spices, and liquorice, as well as a big dose of salt. This whisky has become slightly sweeter in recent years, and it beautifully on the nose, amidst the classic iodine/sticking plasters and cool wood smoke we love. Palate: Seaweed-led, with a hint of vanilla ice cream and more than a whiff of notes from the First Aid box (TCP, plasters etc). The oak is big, and muscles its way into the fore as you hold this whisky over your tongue. An upsurge of spices develop – cardamom/black pepper/chilli. Finish: Big and drying, as the savoury, tarry notes build up with an iodine complexity. Overall: The only malt from Laphroaig’s range that John Campbell recommends with water; try it, it opens up the palate massively, providing a dazzling array of additional flavours… ...more
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Poor Offering!
I spent a lot of money on this and was very dissapointed! I usually take my dram with Iron-Bru but this whisky absolutely killed the Iron-Bru. Not recommended!
Beautiful
The review above is an insult to this whisky. Lovely peaty stuff !
what?
anyone who puts iorn bru into single malt whisky is a 100% fool full stop,maybe the auther should stick to a few cans of tennents or a nice bottle of buckfast,pay no mind to the above comments as laphroaig is a very fine whisky and worth every penny!
the best
i love laphroaig it has such a different flavour to other malts
Lack of respect
Anyone who puts any mixer into a single malt needs to be shipped off to an island somewhere far away, Insulting this peice of peatylicous perfection is a crime! My favourite Islay, It's a beautiful dram, bonfire, peaty, smoky, sweet, medicinal, delicious and distinguished!!
Joke
I assume the first review is meant to be a joke? Lagavulin 16 probably has a more complex flavour than this, and it's much better at cask strength (what isn't?) but there's no topping the medicinal "peat reek" of Laphroaig. This is a lovely drop.
God save Laphroaig
"I spent a lot of money on this and was very dissapointed! I usually take my dram with Iron-Bru but this whisky absolutely killed the Iron-Bru. Not recommended!" This guy is clearly a beer drinker..... This Whisky is the best one in terms of quality price if you smoky flavored ;)
Delicious
An absolutely delicious whiskey. Enjoyed a ribeye steak and Laphroaig straight.
1/2 star are you dence ?
Only share your thaughts about things you know, leave the rest to ppl who knows.
Unique
Smells like a hospital ward, and tastes like one too. But once you get into peat, Laphroaig has no rivals. A very special dram.
too peaty
im just not a peaty fan. respect to the different flavour though
Excellence in a bottle
Woefully underpriced (don't tell Laphroaig that) - this is bar-none one of my favorite all time whisky's. Beats the Ardbeg 10 hands down in my estimation as it is much thicker on the tongue and has much more depth. If you want an easier dram but still love peat go with the Ardbeg (but it'll cost you a fair amount more). As for mixing - only add about 4 drops of water. If you want to mix something else with your scotch - go with Johnny Walker red or a lesser scotch. Mixing something other than water with Laphroaig is a travesty!
Best ever
I think its a really unique single malt with a taste of its own. i love it and would recommend it any day.
For Islay fans
A truly delicious Islay scotch,love the peaty smoke and the medicinal aspect.A very close second to Lagavulin 16,a dram that can be enjoyed with a fine cigar and good company to warm a cold winter night in Australia.
not recommended? Laphroaigh is the one of the best whiskies of the WORLD!!! If anyone have a problem with a taste, just don't drink it! In my opinion it is one of the best whiskies I've ever taste! Especially I like the aftertaste, which I discoverded is a elderflower! Anybody have a same experience?
Nordstorm
Laphroaig and Ardbeg this is the Heaven!
Laphroaigh Newbie
i tried Laphroaigh for the first time at a wedding and considering i don't drink whiskie and was told it has an aquired taste. Well what can i say Laphroaigh was absolutely Beautiful, i savoured every drop and i can't wait to get a bottle or two. i instantly loved this whiskie, and anyone who slates this has the I,Q of an ameboa ( For those too simple to understand a Ameboa is a single cell creature with little or no intelliegence. Laphroaigh is on my shopping list
From Talisker to This!
Must say its much cheaper then Talisker but taste very good! I would like to recomend this one for those who like it smokey:-)
Long live Laphroaig
Laphroaigh is absolutely Beautiful, just Beautiful!!!
Is an Aquired taste.....
For those who like the flavor of iodine as well as a thick sweetness with ravenous smoke this one is for you, I like mine a tad more subtle. If Highland Park is a Tap on the shoulder this one is a Open handed slap on a cold day. Not my thing but glad they make it, variety the spice of life
Pre Fleur de lis Laphroaig 10
Picked up a couple of these the other day on a whim. The have a US government tax stamp on them. Truly amazing dram! You can find green apple tartness in this that I do not find as much in the current release. Wonderful bottle for the money.
Gorgeous
how funny that someone ruined a divine peaty whisky with iron bru. This should be taken with an ice cube or a splash of water
My 1st Islay Malt
The jury is still out on this one (for me)- I am very new to whisky and have enjoyed (eventually) a bottle of Aberlour 10 yr old and a Glen Farclas 12 yr old. This is very different - Smoke, smoke and smoke!!!! Medicinal is a good description - I'll stick with it though and will report on my findings - what a chore!! I just love the amazing variety that whisky has to offer - makes beer look bland!!
Uno de los Mejores
Tiene un sabor muy característico (todos los de Islay, tienen un sabor humo...) muy recomendable. Mezclar con un poco de agua.
not quiet.............
Prefer to mix mine with Lucozade however I found this dram spoilt my lucozade somewhat and therefore cannot recommend it.
Very Good
Great Islay Whiskey but surely not for the average people who is used to blended whiskeys.
Convert
Instead of Irn Bru or Lucozade, do what the distillery recommend -- add no more than a teaspoon of plain water to your dram, and taste the flavour explosion!
A Good Islay malt
This is a smoky, salty, sweety and seaweedy Islay malt. A bit too sweet for my taste, though. To commentator below: you should stay away with single malts and drink only Iron-bru.
One of the best
This one is actually one of the best I've ever tasted
One of the best (again)
Sorry, that should've been a 10...
Does this come in a presentation tube???
This sounds like just what i'm looking for for my work mates retirement present, but does anyone knoe if it comes in that tube thingy next to the bottle in the picture?
At least spell it right.
It's IRN-BRU
Spoilsport
Laphroaig spoiled my tap water totaly and non of the water's subtelities were present anymore...Anyone looking for something special I recommend any sugar rich cordial carefully mixed in to tapwater and kept in dark and cool place overnight before consumption
The Dogs Bol**cks
Tis true
Dear Laphroaig Newbie
Thank you for your kind comments re our beloved malt. However, please note: when attempting sarcasm and in particular when slating others intellect please utilise a decent dictionary to spell words as you have spelt most words incorrectly incl Whisky (whiskie?!), Laphroaig (Laphroaigh?!), Amoeba (Ameboa?!) and even intelligence (intelliegence?!). Spell check is also free. Regards
Irn Bru?!?
Stick to the soft drinks wee man. Whisky ain't for you
Decanting
Has anyone heard that decanting this malt enhances the flavour and removes the TCP taste?
Not great with a mixer
I usually mix my whisky with banana Yop, however this malt totally dominated the milkshake's subtle creamy taste and the resulting mix curdled somewhat and therefore I cannot recommend it.
Best Whisky for cleaning with IMO
Or, its just a peaty, iodiney, alcoholic mess of a whisky which is absolutely delightful and thankfully an affordable standard.