Laphroaig 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Laphroaig 10 Year Old is a classic Islay single malt Scotch whisky, hailing from the Laphroaig distillery established in 1815 on the rugged south coast of Islay, Scotland. Founded by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, what began as a way to use excess barley from their cattle farm quickly became a more profitable venture. This isn't a new kid on the block; Laphroaig has a rich history, even receiving a Royal Warrant from Prince Charles in 1994. The brand is renowned for its distinctively bold, peaty, and smoky character, often described with maritime notes like seaweed and a medicinal quality, a signature derived from the local Islay peat used in the malting process and water from the Kilbride Stream. Notably, Laphroaig is one of the few distilleries that still malts some of its own barley on-site using traditional floor maltings. The 10 Year Old expression, matured in ex-bourbon barrels, is considered the distillery's flagship and a definitive Islay malt.

Laphroaig 10 Year crashes onto the palate with bold smoke, medicinal peat, and a surprising hint of seaweed-tinged sweetness. It’s a powerhouse in cocktails that can stand up to its intensity, think a Penicillin or a Smoky Old Fashioned, lending an unforgettable Islay character to any home bar creation.

Laphroaig 10 Year greets you with bold, smoky peat and medicinal iodine on the nose, intertwined with a surprising sweetness and a hint of seaweed. The palate delivers layers of peatiness, a touch of salt, and a subtle vanilla sweetness. Its finish is long and drying, leaving a lingering smoky and sweet seaweed afterglow.