The original Laphroaig, distilled the same way today as when Ian Hunter invented it over 75 years ago. In making Laphroaig, malted barley is dried over a peat fire. The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its particularly rich flavour. Those enjoying the 10 Year Old will first notice the bold, smoky taste, followed by a hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. This full-bodied variant is the foundation of all Laphroaig expressions and comes with a long finish.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR: Full sparkling gold
NOSE: Huge smoke, seaweedy, “medicinal”, with a hint of sweetness
BODY: Full bodied
PALATE: Suprising sweetness with hints of salt and layers of peatiness
FINISH: Lingering
RECENT AWARDS:
2018 International Whiskey Competition, Single Malt 10yo – Gold Medal
2013 SF World Spirits Competition ‚Double Gold Medal
2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition ‚Silver Medal
2013 International Spirits Challenge, Silver Medal
2011 SF World Spirits Competition – Double Gold medal
2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition, Silver Medal
2010 SF World Spirits Competition, Double Gold medal