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black pepper
Spiral Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Laphroaig
10 Year Old
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Colour
Full sparkling gold.

Smell / Nose / Aroma 
Huge smoke, spices, liquorice, salty, iodine, sweetness.

Flavour / Taste / Palate Seaweed, vanilla ice, spices, cardamom, black pepper, lemon, pear.

Finish
Big & dry.
 
 
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Classic Laphroaig.

Laphroaig distillery was founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston and is located in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay. Although Laphroaig isn't allowed to put the prefix ‘Royal’ in its name (yet), rumour has it his royal princeness Charles of Wales is a fan of the ‘L’ Whisky. The 15-year-old is reportedly the prince's favourite Scotch. For a long while there’s been frenzy for Laphroaig’s Scotch, especially those less-available expressions.

Laphroaig 10 Year Old is the original Laphroaig, distilled the same way today as it was when Ian Hunter invented over 75 years ago. It’s the quintessential Islay Scotch, heavily peated and very medicinal. Indeed, many-a-Scotch lover has lost its flavour virginity to it. 
  • Category
    Scotch
  • Style
    Scotch
  • Region
    Islay
  • Country
    United Kingdom, Scotland
  • Alcohol
    40%
  • Distillery
    Laphroaig
  • Age
    10 Year Old

Laphroaig 10 Year Old

(0.7l, 40%)


8.3/10
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Christopher
Christopher,
Delicious with a strong peaty taste. Not for everyone, but I find it to be a delightful drink!
 
guest
guest,
Very smokey and peaty, I love it! My wife hates the smell😜
 
Nate
Nate,
Very smoky and peaty scotch
 
guest
guest,
Some nights it can’t get better than this
 
Blake
Blake,
Love the peat!
 
guest
guest,
Magnificent
 
Valerie
Valerie,
Heavy smoky peat, maybe butterscotch?
 
Li-anne
Li-anne,
Not my dram. Tastes like shoes as cigars
 
Jeremy
Jeremy,
One of the smokiest islays which I love. Good peat and smooth creamy finish. Will remain a favorite.
 
Gabriel
Gabriel,
Classic! I admit I love Lagavulin more personally, but this is definitely in the same league. While I've learned the Quarter Cask version is also a step above this one, I keep coming back to the original for serving to lovers of Scotch looking to experience true Islay goodness. It's a striking appearance and palette with enough smoothness to take the edge off for drinkers with less Islay experience, and I won't feel as bad if they don't finish it compared to if I had poured them Lagavulin. Now for experienced drinkers, this one is beautiful neat with only a few drops of cold water to break it.
 
Jason
Jason,
Nose is deceiving. The taste is full of smoke and peat and a small bit of vanilla. Once you add a few drops, the nose and flavors really brighten up.
 
guest
guest,
Best
 
Joseph
Joseph,
First smoky peaty scotch, first taste is something like what the hell but before you’re halfway through the bottle you can’t stop yourself from coming back.
 
Piotr
Piotr,
I do believe people can love it. I don’t but I appreciate it so much that I’m going to have it again sometime. ... and it is a month later and... I like it. Peaty, not sweet, some vanilla, nice peaty finish.
 
JOSE
JOSE,
My very first peaty scotch! Tastes like taking down a strong tea made from charred wood but I grew to like the aroma and the taste of smoke.
 
Scott
Scott,
Super smokey, peaty, and BBQy, much more than most other scotches I've tried. Maybe a pinch too much in that direction for my taste, but still a solid scotch!
 
Alon
Alon,
smoky, peaty, slightly fruity, decent aftertaste, good Islay scotch - very solid.
 
guest
guest,
Not my favorite but definitely appreciate this expression of whisky for its uniqueness. Aromas of thick black/forest green markers (phenols), barbecue smoke, charcoal Tastes of examination gloves, rubber, tar Warming sensation when it hits my tongue with an oily sensation. Reminds me of the bottom floor of a cruise ship where we would enter/exit
 
Michael
Michael,
I love this scotch!!! I love that peat flavor!!!
 
Erik
Erik,
Laphroaig , my favorite scotch overall so far, had a few, like 15, but 10 also very good
 
Dallas
Dallas,
Like french kissing a goddess of smoke and flame. My favorite.
 
Justin
Justin,
I love this Scotch! The flavor is off the chart. The peat is so heavy that I feel like I am sitting by a campfire in a swamp.
 
Evan
Evan,
!
 
Michael
Michael,
Love it - smoky and peaty
 
Oskar
Oskar,
Love it.
 
Christian
Christian,
Taste too peaty for my taste
 
Thom
Thom,
Heavier on the phenols than the Caol Ila 12 and the Bowmore 12. Less smoke than both too. Not enough smoke for me, but adequate peat. It's a Tuesday or Wednesday dram.
 
Edward
Edward,
The cigar whiskey. Grows on you and has a bit of a kick.
 
Christine
Christine,
Lots of flavor, love the smoke and peat. A bit spicy for me, but worth it.
 
Adam
Adam,
Nice smoky nose and taste without being overpowering.
 
Jacob
Jacob,
Beautifully Smokey yet smooth
 
guest
guest,
Very nice flavour. Classic Islay taste! Maybe best buy for 10yr old whiskey.
 
David
David,
Love the smoke. Smooth, thoughtful.
 
guest
guest,
Salty,smoky. Doesn't compare to the 18y old though
 
guest
guest,
Salty vanilla, the best flavor that I taste.
 
Scott
Scott,
smokey smell. moderate finish.
 
guest
guest,
My first peated whisky. It has a more pronounciated nose and taste compared to my earlier single malts, but that makes it even easier to describe: smoke and peat, salt and pepper, with a hint of tart and vanilla. Somehow, this 10 year old makes me think of a late-night campfire on a stormy beach... :). Great dram! (Mine's bottled at 40% abv)
 
guest
guest,
One of my favorites, tastes of smoke and band aids... but in a good way
 
Dumitru
Dumitru,
Smoky and sweet
 
guest
guest,
God, men lidt for røget
 
guest
guest,
One smokey islay but i still prefer the lasting salty seaweed taste of lagavulin 16
 
guest
guest,
Жестковат. Хотя я люблю дымный виски... Не зачет.
 
Will
Will,
Smoky with a long smooth finish. As perfect dram, don't fear the smoke!
 
guest
guest,
My favorite of smoky peaty Scotches, I always come back to this ten year old, an absolute staple in my collection.
 
Giacomo
Giacomo,
Amazing
 
guest
guest,
The best value for money. Nice as starting
 
guest
guest,
Butch, brash, smokey
 
Michael
Michael,
Nose: Campfire on the beach, heavy peat, novocaine, earth and leather, vanilla and oak if you give it time. Arrival: Peat, salt, seaweed. Finish: Intense burst of cinnamon, lingering tobacco with hints of leather.
 
guest
guest,
Smokey
 
guest
guest,
Super smoker
 
Brad
Brad,
A little too smoky for my liking
 
Josh
Josh,
Reminds me of Seldovia, Alaska. Cold northern sea air blowing through a small village.
 
Pawan
Pawan,
Smoky Peaty Strong It's just happiness in a bottle Sip it slowly and respect it
 
guest
guest,
Endlessly complex and enticing; each sip brings a deep reverie as the variety of notes reverberate around the palette in an entirely uncivilized manner.
 
guest
guest,
Питкий. интересная вкусовая композиция, вязкая по плотности. послевкусие на небе детской медовой акварели. Вкус соленый, йодированный
 
guest
guest,
Heavily peated. Hot
 
Dan
Dan,
Fantastic
 
guest
guest,
Campfire, brine, and iodine... What an Islay should be.
 
guest
guest,
My go-to single malt
 
guest
guest,
Peat, Smoke, Deliciousness. Like a bonfire mixed with ocean water.
 
Roman
Roman,
Like it
 
Robert
Robert,
Nice for an inexpensive whiskey. More peat than I prefer but I keep a bottle around
 
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