Laphroaig 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Laphroaig 10 Year Old is the definitive Islay single malt: peat-laden, coastal and uncompromising. Matured for a full decade in ex-bourbon barrels beside the Atlantic, it marries briny sea air with medicinal smoke and a thread of malt sweetness. A modern icon that bottles the wild beauty of its island home in a profoundly characterful dram.

Tasting Notes & Experience

A pronounced maritime character exudes billows of smouldering peat, saline air, iodine, a vibrant citrus peel lift, and rich undertones of dark cacao. The taste introduces velvety vanilla and zesty lemon-lime zest, which are immediately met with an assertive, effervescent peat structure, cracked black peppercorn, and an invigorating ocean brine. The experience is protracted and warming, concluding with profound tarry espresso, subtle aniseed, toasted almond, and a sweet, enduring coastal resonance.

Key Details

• Producer: Laphroaig Distillery
• Type: Islay Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Isle of Islay, Scotland
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 700ml
• Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, or over ice

Cocktail Pairings

Smoky Rob Roy (sweet vermouth & bitters); Penicillin (ginger, honey & lemon with a smoky float); Laphroaig Old Fashioned (peaty twist on the classic); Blood & Sand (smoky, fruity balance); Smoky Highball (soda over ice to showcase the peat).

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1815 on Islay’s storm-lashed south coast, Laphroaig floors-malt a portion of its barley and cold-smokes it over local peat before slow distillation. The spirit matures ten years in ex-bourbon barrels steps from the sea, yielding the distillery’s signature medicinal smoke, sea-spray salinity and surprising sweetness — a rite of passage for peat lovers.

Special Features

Classic Islay peat profile with pronounced maritime character; matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks for vanilla and citrus brightness; bottled at 40% ABV for balance and approachability; a benchmark peated single malt revered for consistency and sense of place.

Recognition & Accolades

Consistently decorated at major competitions worldwide.

• Gold – IWSC, 2025
• Category Winner – World Whiskies Awards, 2022
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2022
• Gold Medal – IWSC, 2021
• Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2020
• Gold – Scottish Whisky Awards, 2020
• Gold – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible, 2019 (Liquid Gold Award)

A multi-award-winning Islay classic, recognised for benchmark peat intensity and balance.

Food Pairings

Perfect with smoky barbecue ribs, charred steak, or rich cured meats. Complements smoked salmon and aged cheddar, while dark chocolate or sticky toffee pudding balance the whisky’s bold peat and maritime notes.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

An iconic, characterful single malt for peat enthusiasts and adventurous palates — ideal for birthdays, milestones and corporate gifting.

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