Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish Single Malt Whisky
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Finish Islay Peated Single Malt. Unforgettable flavours from Laphroaig’s classic 10 Year Old whisky find harmony with the sweetness and complexity of Oloroso sherry. After being matured for in ex-bourbon barrels drawing rich character, the spirit then rests in casks previously filled with sweet Oloroso sherry.
Nose: ‘Medicinal’ notes of peat smoke and Manuka honey with strong cloves, leather, iodine and smoky bacon.
Taste: Sweet and aromatic with rich waxy notes. Followed by toffee, maple syrup, dark chocolate, pine needle and cedar.
Finish: Lingering sweetness and smouldering peat smoke with nuttiness and a hint of brine.
Sometimes referred to as the most richly flavoured of all Scotch whiskies, Laphroaig is one of the most iconic island distilleries. With its smoky and iodine flavours, Laphroaig embodies the Islay identity.
Although the exact etymology isn’t known, Laphroaig is said to mean “broad hollow by the bay” in Gaelic. This references its location, a small basin on Islay’s southern coast. However, it officially operated under the business name of D. Johnston & Co throughout most of its history after Donald and Alexander Johnston, who in 1815 founded their distillery on the island’s south coast.
