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…
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The marmite of the whisky world. Hate it or love it My dad loved it, l like a good malt, but when the peaty taste comes back on you for two days after it, it becomes less than enjoyable. This one is not for me.
I bought my bottle when it was on offer and really enjoyed it. It has unavoidable smoky nose and taste in it with a quite well balanced flavor and sweetness. I won't hesitate to try it again.
This is a classic Islay scotch. Great smoky peat moss and a great value. This is not an inexperienced scotch drinker or a fan of sweet whiskeys though.
If you are looking for an absolute iodine packed peat bomb Laphroaig 10 is your dram. Not for the faint of heart or someone that is new to Islay Scotch.
I would say that above John Campbells tasting notes are in line with mine. A bit of water is a MUST with Laphroaig 10. Without water this is earns many of those negative comments below, but for example teaspoon of water in a 4-5 cl changes this completely. And give it a small rest in a glass, that´s something I would recommend with every decent Islay whisky. Try it and I`m sure you will notice the difference. With the correct amount of water Laphroaig 10 will beat easily, for example Ardbeg 10. Water brings out the complexity and richness of this Islay legend.
