Laphroaig 10 Year Old was first released in 2004 and has since become a popular expression of the Laphroaig whisky brand. It has won numerous awards, including a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge in 2010. Laphroaig 10yo is a full-bodied, smoky gem, with a residual sweetness and a hint of salt amid the seaweedy, peaty characters before a long warming finish. A classic dram.
Nose: aromas of oatmeal cookies, green oak, candle wax, vanilla cream, wood smoke, tobacco, nutmeg and old leather.
Taste: the taste is complemented by notes of charred wood, burnt marshmallows, sea salt, caramel, caramel waffles, white pepper, roasted coffee, cinnamon and vanilla.
Finish: big and drying as savory and tarry undertones build on iodine complexity.