Laphroaig 10 Year is the benchmark Islay single malt — intensely smoky, briny, and medicinal, made from barley cold-smoked over Islay peat following traditions perfected over two centuries. Laphroaig's malted barley is dried over a peat fire, giving the whisky its bold, smoky signature. The Islay peat, layered with seaweed and a surprising underlying sweetness, produces a full-bodied 10-year malt with a long finish — the quintessential, uncompromising Laphroaig character that defines the heavily peated style. Best enjoyed neat or with a drop of water; a defining dram for peat lovers. Tasting Notes Nose: Bold peat smoke with seaweed and brine. Palate: Full-bodied — intense smoke, medicinal notes, and a surprising sweetness. Finish: Long and smoky. Specs Distillery: Laphroaig, Islay, Scotland (est. 1815) Style: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Age: 10 years ABV: 43% Size: 750ml Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork. Frequently Asked Questions Why is Laphroaig so smoky? The malted barley is dried over an Islay peat fire, which imparts the bold smoke, seaweed, and medicinal character Laphroaig is known for. Is Laphroaig 10 good for beginners? It is one of the most intense, defining peated malts — a benchmark for the style, though bold for newcomers to peat. Many start here precisely because it is the reference point. How do you serve it? Neat or with a drop of water to open the smoke and sweetness. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Why is Laphroaig so smoky?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The malted barley is dried over an Islay peat fire, which imparts the bold smoke, seaweed, and medicinal character Laphroaig is known for."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Laphroaig 10 good for beginners?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It is one of the most intense, defining peated malts — a benchmark for the style, though bold for newcomers to peat. Many start here precisely because it is the reference point."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do you serve it?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Neat or with a drop of water to open the smoke and sweetness."}}]}
