Laphroaig 10 Year Old

laphroaig 10 year old

Whisky Information

Country: Scotch Whisky
Region: Islay Whisky
Brand: Laphroaig
Average Price: £33.81 / 700ml
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is a brand of single malt Scotch whisky produced by the Laphroaig Distillery on the island of Islay in Scotland. It is aged for a minimum of 10 years in oak barrels, which imparts a rich amber color and complex flavor to the whisky. Laphroaig 10 Year Old is made with 100% malted barley and is known for its distinctive, peaty flavor. It has notes of smoke, seaweed, and iodine, and has a long, lingering finish. The whisky is often enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but can also be used in cocktails. Laphroaig Distillery was founded in 1815 and is known for producing some of the peatiest, most full-bodied single malt Scotch whiskies in the world. In addition to its 10 Year Old whisky, Laphroaig also offers a variety of other Scotch whisky products, including Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Laphroaig Lore, and Laphroaig An Cuan Mor.

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About Laphroaig

Islay single malt Scotch whiskey is produced at the Laphroaig distillery. It is called after the region of land near the mouth of Loch Laphroaig on the island of Islay's southern shore. The toponym's meaning is uncertain, although an often proposed derivation contains the words 'lag,' which is Gaelic for 'hollow,' 'breid,' which is Norse for 'breadth,' and 'vik,' which is Norse for 'bay,' suggesting an initial Gaelic form that may be something like 'Lag Bhrdhaig' (the hollow of Broadbay). The placename 'Praig,' which is also supposed to mean 'wide bay,' on the east coast of Islay may be linked to the name. Suntory Holdings of Japan's American affiliate, Beam Suntory, owns and runs the distillery and the brand. Since the first drop of whisky came off the still in 1815, distillery management have handed on their heritage of manufacturing whiskey. The art of Laphroaig has been guarded by Ian Hunter, Bessie Williamson, John MacDougal, Denise Nicole, Iain Henderson, John Campbell, and our newest distillery manager, Barry MacAffer. Naturally, each person brought their own impact, but everyone recognized the distinctive qualities that make Laphroaig the whiskey it is. The Kilbride Stream, hand-cut peat, floor-malted barley, mash tuns, cold-smoking kilns, copper alchemy, and the finesse of oak aging. Each and every step is important in creating the Scotch whisky with the most complex flavors.

Read more about Laphroaig on their website.

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