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Laphroaig 10-year-old

Overall rating
83.08/100
votes
1502
Whiskybase ID
WB42885
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottled
2013
Stated Age
10 years old
Strength
40.0 % Vol.
Size
50 ml 700 ml 700 ml 700 ml 700 ml 700 ml
Label
New Label
Barcode
5010019640260
Added on
22 Jun 2013 5:37 pm
ColoredChillfiltered
Laphroaig 10-year-old
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Laphroaig 10-year-old
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Laphroaig 10-year-old
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Average value

€ 42.17

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Whisky Reviews for Laphroaig 10-year-old

137 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 83.08 points

  1. Slàinte Mhath scored this whisky 82 points Super Administrator

    A revelation to some but simply disgusting to others, Laphroaig 10 is arguably the most intense of all Single Malts. Your taste buds are shocked by the unfamiliar, dominated by dry peatiness. The nose reminds of an old steam engine, road tar and burned rubber. Rotting seaweed, iodine and mineral notes combine with chimney smoke, TCP and a cold ashtray. Flavorwise, an overwhelming phenolic blast subdues the underlying sweetness. Crisp oak and salty dryness characterize the peaty finish. Whether you love it or hate it, you will never forget it!

    RATING: 3.4/5.0 stars ≙ 82 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [-]
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      78 78
    • Finish
      84 84

  2. Captain Teague scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    It's a good easy drinking Islay malt. Maybe the best if you want to get in touch with peated whisky for good money... also good for smoked cocktails. To me as I love the Laphroaig distillery ( the old 18 and the 10CS some of the greatest malts released in a core range) it just lacks too much everywhere very watery...with 48% this would be easily within the AB10 /Laga 8 range - smoke needs fire in this expression the water killed the fire. I like the QC at 48% much more even as a NAS.

  3. erwinnlim scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    Value (£28) : 8/10
    • Nose
      Medicinal peat upfront, but not as intense as I had expected. Some light vanilla notes and caramels as well.
    • Taste
      More peat here, but again not as much as I would have expected. slight Honey sweetness with bitter notes of coffee.
    • Finish
      The peat is most evident here on the finish

  4. HammerHead scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    The regular 10 year old didn't cross my path for at least 5 years now. It's still ok, with the typical medicinal and coastal profile, but also a lot more woody and dusty than I remember.
    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      81 81

  5. Blo scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    Nice one, with a quite singular profile. But too reduced. Not my favourite among the entry-level Islayers, but a must try. Lacks a bit more ABV and complexity to get an higher score in my view.
    (Why did they coloured it ?)
    • Nose
      Vanilla, medicinal peat (it smells a bit the hospital, or old people's home). Clear influence of ex bourbon wood. A bit sugarry. Not too weak at 40%. The more aeration it gets, the less the peat is present.
    • Taste
      Yeah, the medicinal notes are more present than on the nose. So is the reduction, unfortunately... This a bit too weak despite a nice profile, with vanilla, meds. Not very complex but it works.
    • Finish
      Medium, on medicinal peat.

  6. Dionysus scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      86 86

  7. chrisyeo scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    Had a 30ml sample tasted in April 2021
    was advised its older bottling , My first Laphroaig
    Nose : smells medicinal (new clinic smell), very light vanilla feeling, smoke
    Taste : burnt smoke
    Finish : medium, lingering smokiness , slight sweetness back of tongue
    • Nose
      smells medicinal (new clinic smell), very light vanilla feeling, smoke
    • Taste
      burnt smoke
    • Finish
      medium, lingering smokiness , slight sweetness back of tongue

  8. MLE scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      85 85

  9. Dutchdram scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      I smell peat, sea salt and white bread. A medicinal tone of iodine comes around and is passed by a light tone of smoke and in the end peppery.
    • Taste
      First a suprising taste of liquorice. Followed by peat and a medicinal tone of plasters. Vanilla, oak and a little pepper in the end.
    • Finish
      Medium-long. A nice, sweet and full aftertaste with a medicinal edge.

  10. Tuco1972 scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      81 81

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