Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brand & History

Laphroaig Distillery was founded in 1815 on the southern coast of Islay and is one of Scotland's most distinctive whisky producers. Renowned for its bold medicinal peat smoke and maritime character, Laphroaig has earned a loyal following worldwide while remaining true to its traditional production methods and unmistakable house style.

Product

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky that begins its maturation in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in European oak Oloroso sherry casks. This additional maturation softens Laphroaig's signature peat smoke with layers of dried fruit, spice, and rich sweetness, creating a balanced expression that combines Islay intensity with sherry influence.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of peat smoke, iodine, dried raisins, dark chocolate, vanilla, and toasted oak. The palate is rich and full-bodied, offering flavors of smoky malt, dates, orange peel, toffee, cinnamon, roasted nuts, and maritime salinity. The finish is long and warming with lingering notes of peat smoke, sherry sweetness, oak spice, and gentle medicinal character.

Specifications

Region: Islay, Scotland

ABV: 48%

Trivia

The combination of Laphroaig's heavily peated spirit and a finish in Oloroso sherry casks creates a style that highlights both the distillery's smoky identity and the rich fruit character imparted by European oak, offering a different perspective on one of Islay's most iconic single malts."