Laphroaig 10 Year Old is an iconic Islay single malt whisky, renowned for its heavily peated profile. Expect intense smoke, medicinal iodine, and a hint of seaweed. This whisky captures the bold spirit of Islay and is one of Scotland's most characterful drams. Islay's world-famous Laphroaig distillery is known for its medicinal malts, and its signature 10-year-old is no exception thanks to its full maturation in bourbon barrels, which serves to highlight that individual distillery character. This beauty has won a slew of industry awards over the decades and we love it.
Non-chill filtered for maximum flavour. A must-have for peat lovers!"
Our tasting notes feature a contribution from the longest-serving distillery manager in the brand's history, the wonderful John Campbell, who worked at Laphroaig from 1994 until 2021.
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 appears beautifully on the nose, amidst the classic iodine/sticking plasters and cool wood smoke we love.
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.
Big and drying, as the savoury, tarry notes build up with an iodine complexity.
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…
I have been a Scotch drinker for 30 years and had, until recently, never tried Laphroaig. It was recommended recently in a discussion with a new friend when he found out that I am a Scotch drinker as well. He said it is a "must try" so the next day I bought a bottle. This is the most *interesting* Scotch that I have ever tried. After the first glass the jury was still out in my mind but I have had the bottle now for two weeks and have consumed about one third of it. My tastebuds quickly acclimated to the taste (which is different than any other Scotch that I have tasted) and I now have a new friend. In fact, I enjoy each drink more than the last. The negative reviews don't surprise me because this is to other Scotch what a double espresso is to a cup of decaf. This is Scotch for the Scotch drinker and only the serious need apply. If you really love Scotch you will love Laphroaig. It is high quality stuff so don't think that it is inferior to any other Scotch in its class. It just has more taste. My next purchase will be more Laphroaig.
Just a fantastic whisky always my favourite and I have tried a lot of single malts keep a blended for guests. You don't want to be giving this away. Be selfish keep it all to yourself
this is just a wonderful spirit. peaty, smoky goodness. it's bottled at 43% abv here in the united states. i'll always love laphroaig 10.
Spot on!
I do not drink a lot of Scotch whisky. I generally drink straight rye neat - no ice. However, I feel that Laphroaig 10 Year Old is a truly superior whisky. I very much enjoy it neat and without any water or ice. A world class product - thanks to all who help produce it!
