Product description
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is the flagship Scotch whisky of the distillery on the south coast of Islay, a true legend in the world of single malts. This distinctive drink is the quintessence of the character of its region - raw, wild and marked by the breath of the Atlantic. Its flavor profile is a masterful combination of extreme peat, deep earthiness and smoky intensity, interwoven with subtle accents of sea salt and seaweed. A journey through the Islay moors is contained in every sip. In carefully selected American oak Bourbon barrels, the whisky matures for at least 10 years, gradually gaining a golden amber. Contact with wood softens the original sharpness, introducing notes of vanilla and caramel, which delicately balance the dominant smoke. This process gives the drink not only depth, but also a unique structure - slightly oily.
Not so long ago, Laphroaig whisky was advertised with the slogan “love it or hate it”, thus emphasising the difficult nature of its aromatic and flavour profile. This was at a time when the love of peaty and tar aromas was not as obvious to whisky lovers as it is now. It is significant that this slogan is now almost forgotten. Let this be a testament to the incredible career of the not-so-obvious style of Islay whisky, based largely on peat smoke. And smoke from not just any peat, smoke from Islay peat.
For connoisseurs, this is a must-have in your collection – a whisky that is not afraid to provoke, combining the brutal force of the elements with the elegance of ageing. Recommended for tasting with a drop of water to bring out the hidden citrus notes.
Founded in 1815 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, Laphroaig Distillery has remained in family hands for over 140 years, a rarity in the Scotch whisky world. The exception was when Walter Graham, manager of nearby Lagavulin, took over after Donald Johnston died. Women have played a significant role in the distillery’s history, most notably Elizabeth Williamson, known as Bessie. She was secretary and assistant to Ian Hunter, the last Johnston owner of Laphroaig. While Hunter was away on business, Bessie took on the practical running of the distillery. After his death in 1954, she became the first woman outside the family to become chairman and director. She led to the distillery being taken over by Seager Evans & Company and increased its capacity by adding more stills. Today, Laphroaig is not just a whisky, but a living legend of Islay – a symbol of passion for tradition and the rawness of nature. Despite its corporate owners, it still uses water from the Kilbride stream, dries its malt with its own peat and bottles without chill filtration. Its history is the story of people who, for 200 years, were not afraid to go against the flow.
Color: amber
Nose: peat smoke, iodine, burnt grass, a drop of tar, vanilla pudding, caramel, lemon peel, smoked seafood, white pepper, charred oak and ash
Palate: lots of peat smoke, seaweed salad, traces of tar and iodine, vanilla, milk fudge, salted caramel, green apples, lemon pepper and oak
Finish: quite long, smoky-hospital, with notes of vanilla, salted caramel, summer fruits, a pinch of pepper, ginger and oak