Bottle Information
Tasting Notes
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is an iconic Islay single malt Scotch whisky and the signature expression from Laphroaig Distillery. Matured for a minimum of 10 years and bottled at 40.0% ABV, it is renowned for its unmistakable combination of intense peat smoke, maritime salinity, medicinal character, and underlying sweetness. Few Scotch whiskies possess such an immediately recognisable personality, making Laphroaig 10 Year Old a benchmark for classic heavily peated Islay whisky.
Produced on the rugged south coast of Islay, Laphroaig draws much of its distinctive character from heavily peated malt and maturation beside the Atlantic. Layers of earthy peat, seaweed, iodine, and wood smoke are balanced by vanilla, sweet malt, and subtle fruit, creating a whisky that is powerful yet remarkably complex. Its uncompromising style has made Laphroaig 10 a favourite among peat lovers and one of the world's most recognisable single malt Scotch whiskies. Laphroaig 10 Year Old has also enjoyed considerable success at international spirits competitions. Among its accolades, the expression has received Double Gold recognition at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Gold medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), reinforcing its reputation as one of Islay's classic single malts.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
- Classic 10 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky
- The signature expression from Laphroaig Distillery
- Bottled at 40.0% ABV
- Famous for its intensely peated, smoky, maritime, and medicinal character
- A benchmark expression for lovers of traditional heavily peated Islay whisky
- Multiple international awards, including recognition at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- A consistently acclaimed single malt with medals from the International Wine & Spirit Competition
- One of the world's most distinctive and instantly recognisable Scotch whiskies
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