Laphroaig Aged 10 Years Islay Single Malt Whisky (50ml)
Volume: 50ml ABV: 40% Age: 10 Years Old Country: Scotland
Laphroaig is Gaelic for ‘the beautiful hollow by the broad bay’. Opened in 1815 this distillery has a wonderful history and produces exceptionally memorable whisky. Positioned in a bay sheltered by rocky islands the distillery has the warm seas of the Gulf Stream nearby to help in maturation process. The water comes from Kilbride Dam a natural water source on Islay. 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. American bourbon casks are used to mature this whisky and they produce a unique 10, 18 and 25 year old range of single malts.
Interesting fact about Laphroaig is that during prohibition it was allowed to be imported into America because customer’s thought it had medicinal purposes.
Laphroaig 10 is a smokey, full bodied whisky with strong peaty characteristics.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Heavy peat notes, smokey with a touch of spice and salt.
Taste: Sea-spray, with sweet undertones leading to almost medicinal, oaky notes with a touch of spice
Finish: Strong, lingering finish with medicinal notes and tar.
