Laphroaig 10 Year Old is perhaps one of, if not the quintissential Islay malts. And as with any bottling, this is only amplified at cask strength. Matured fully in ex-Bourbon, what you get is a crystalisation of the distillery character, amped up to an incredible clarity over the standard 10YO. This bottling is the latest release, Batch 16, bottled in December 2022. Bottled at 58.5%.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is perhaps one of, if not the quintissential Islay malts. And as with any bottling, this is only amplified at cask strength. Matured fully in ex-Bourbon, what you get is a crystalisation of the distillery character, amped up to an incredible clarity over the standard 10YO. This bottling is the latest release, Batch 16, bottled in December 2022. Bottled at 58.5%.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is perhaps one of, if not the quintissential Islay malts. And as with any bottling, this is only amplified at cask strength. Matured fully in ex-Bourbon, what you get is a crystalisation of the distillery character, amped up to an incredible clarity over the standard 10YO. This bottling is the latest release, Batch 16, bottled in December 2022. Bottled at 58.5%.
Laphroaig 10 Year Old is perhaps one of, if not the quintissential Islay malts. And as with any bottling, this is only amplified at cask strength. Matured fully in ex-Bourbon, what you get is a crystalisation of the distillery character, amped up to an incredible clarity over the standard 10YO. This bottling is the latest release, Batch 16, bottled in December 2022. Bottled at 58.5%.
Last updated at 06/24/2026 04:53:02
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 013 / Bot.2021 Islay Whisky
Delivery $56.07
originally posted on totalwine.com
First off, not much of an Islay fan, so take that into consideration with the rating. If I was a bigger fan of this profile, I'd rate 4 out of 5. Lagavulin 16 being a 5/5 for it's added complexity.Nose: Peat, smoke, brineTaste: Like the nose, peak, smoke, brine and a spice reminiscent of biting into a yellow chili pepper that's completely charred while going down. The notes lingers off into the smoke, peat, and brine. Friends have said its like a permanent marker or shoe polish. I say it's a nice ship wreck. A bonfire at the beach.Not many will enjoy this. If you don't like peat or smoke, don't get this. This is an intense flavor that many will put many people off. Definitely do not give this to someone new to whiskey. It's like asking someone who uses likes ... MoreFirst off, not much of an Islay fan, so take that into consideration with the rating. If I was a bigger fan of this profile, I'd rate 4 out of 5. Lagavulin 16 being a 5/5 for it's added complexity.Nose: Peat, smoke, brineTaste: Like the nose, peak, smoke, brine and a spice reminiscent of biting into a yellow chili pepper that's completely charred while going down. The notes lingers off into the smoke, peat, and brine. Friends have said its like a permanent marker or shoe polish. I say it's a nice ship wreck. A bonfire at the beach.Not many will enjoy this. If you don't like peat or smoke, don't get this. This is an intense flavor that many will put many people off. Definitely do not give this to someone new to whiskey. It's like asking someone who uses likes long walks around a park to run a mile on the coast. If you don't like this one, you probably won't like any other Islays nor want to venture into them. Not a good gift for whiskey drinkers unless you know they love smoke.Neat? I sip this on occasion for it's uniqueness and when I need a slap in the face with intensity. On the rocks? Sure, with some fresh barbeque (the best time and way to drink this for me, yum!). In a cocktail? Probably not the best to mix. Doesn't hurt to try. You might like it! This in an old fashion cuts through but also invites the bitters to play. It's ok, not amazing.
originally posted on laphroaig.com
I was introduced to Laphroaig 10 by a friend while we were enjoying a cigar together. Since then, It has been my everyday scotch that I relax with. I serve it to my guests and my friends on occasion. I love the smoothness and the peaty flavor that explodes so gently upon the finish. Laphroaig has opened me to a whole new world os scotches. I am exploring many others that is offered.
originally posted on tipxy.com
I first tried Laphroaig ten years ago. I felt as though my money had been squandered. Although the first glad was difficult, the finale was extremely long and made me think of campfires. My second drink really hooked me. It smells like a campfire and is somewhat smokey. It has a little amount of sweetness and bite. I'll be purchasing a lot more of these bottles.
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength / Batch 013 / Bot.2021 Islay Whisky
Delivery $56.07
First off, not much of an Islay fan, so take that into consideration with the rating. If I was a bigger fan of this profile, I'd rate 4 out of 5. Lagavulin 16 being a 5/5 for it's added complexity.Nose: Peat, smoke, brineTaste: Like the nose, peak, smoke, brine and a spice reminiscent of biting into a yellow chili pepper that's completely charred while going down. The notes lingers off into the smoke, peat, and brine. Friends have said its like a permanent marker or shoe polish. I say it's a nice ship wreck. A bonfire at the beach.Not many will enjoy this. If you don't like peat or smoke, don't get this. This is an intense flavor that many will put many people off. Definitely do not give this to someone new to whiskey. It's like asking someone who uses likes ... MoreFirst off, not much of an Islay fan, so take that into consideration with the rating. If I was a bigger fan of this profile, I'd rate 4 out of 5. Lagavulin 16 being a 5/5 for it's added complexity.Nose: Peat, smoke, brineTaste: Like the nose, peak, smoke, brine and a spice reminiscent of biting into a yellow chili pepper that's completely charred while going down. The notes lingers off into the smoke, peat, and brine. Friends have said its like a permanent marker or shoe polish. I say it's a nice ship wreck. A bonfire at the beach.Not many will enjoy this. If you don't like peat or smoke, don't get this. This is an intense flavor that many will put many people off. Definitely do not give this to someone new to whiskey. It's like asking someone who uses likes long walks around a park to run a mile on the coast. If you don't like this one, you probably won't like any other Islays nor want to venture into them. Not a good gift for whiskey drinkers unless you know they love smoke.Neat? I sip this on occasion for it's uniqueness and when I need a slap in the face with intensity. On the rocks? Sure, with some fresh barbeque (the best time and way to drink this for me, yum!). In a cocktail? Probably not the best to mix. Doesn't hurt to try. You might like it! This in an old fashion cuts through but also invites the bitters to play. It's ok, not amazing.
I was introduced to Laphroaig 10 by a friend while we were enjoying a cigar together. Since then, It has been my everyday scotch that I relax with. I serve it to my guests and my friends on occasion. I love the smoothness and the peaty flavor that explodes so gently upon the finish. Laphroaig has opened me to a whole new world os scotches. I am exploring many others that is offered.
I first tried Laphroaig ten years ago. I felt as though my money had been squandered. Although the first glad was difficult, the finale was extremely long and made me think of campfires. My second drink really hooked me. It smells like a campfire and is somewhat smokey. It has a little amount of sweetness and bite. I'll be purchasing a lot more of these bottles.
This is truly excellent work. Most people I talk to seem to either love it or hate it, but you should test anything that can elicit such a strong reaction from people. my meager opinion. After tasting this whisky for the first time, it is powerful and smokey (in an odd way, it reminds ME of chipotle peppers). It has an almost salty quality (the professional tasters compare it to the ocean, in my opinion), but as you sample more of it, more flavors emerge. For instance, I'm very certain the finish has a minty flavor. Nevertheless, if you haven't done this, you should. You will, at the very least, have an opinion about it whether you like it or not, and I guarantee that it will be the most intriguing single malt you can get for less than $80.
The taste develops slowly. The unique Laphroig brine is great activates many taste buds. First sip not sure what the spirit is trying to be. Initially seems like nice brine, mild alcohol bite but more than needs to be for 43% and some smoke. After sipping an ounce alcohol taste goes away and peat comes in in addition to smoke. Then it is about peat with some brine and smoke. It's not clean and refreshing like mezcal or clean like Ardbeg. Once you drink it your taste buds can't taste anything else for awhile. I can what people like about it. A little unimaginative, slow developing, not crisp and clean, need to be a little too involved if you want a quick taste explosion. The brine is delish, I prefer quarter cask it's a little brighter. Some spirits never wear out ... MoreThe taste develops slowly. The unique Laphroig brine is great activates many taste buds. First sip not sure what the spirit is trying to be. Initially seems like nice brine, mild alcohol bite but more than needs to be for 43% and some smoke. After sipping an ounce alcohol taste goes away and peat comes in in addition to smoke. Then it is about peat with some brine and smoke. It's not clean and refreshing like mezcal or clean like Ardbeg. Once you drink it your taste buds can't taste anything else for awhile. I can what people like about it. A little unimaginative, slow developing, not crisp and clean, need to be a little too involved if you want a quick taste explosion. The brine is delish, I prefer quarter cask it's a little brighter. Some spirits never wear out your taste buds, many do wear them out. This one is enjoyable and best in limited quantity as the taste goes on and on and dominated the taste buds for awhile. I wouldn't turn one of these down but to buy 750ml there are better fully peated peats for me.
I am admittedly a novice Scotch drinker. I enjoy Johnnie Walker Black and Glenlivet Founders Reserve. I was looking for something a little "deeper" in the flavor realm and bit off way more than I could chew. I am reasonably sure I could replicate this flavor by taking a scoop of wet trash fire pit coals and mixing it with some paint thinner in a used cat litter box. If I have to "appreciate" this flavor, I'll stay a novice Scotch drinker and enjoy my entry level Scotch!
Even the entry-level Laphroaig 10 yr is fantastic. I recommend Glenlivet 12yr 1st to people who are new to scotch because it tends to be smooth and mild. I follow that by offering them Laphroaig 10yr and saying, "Now sample a true single malt Scotch that has a narrative to tell." I always pour neatly and generously. never include ice. Why dilute something lovely? While some may initially be taken aback by the strong peat and smokey flavor, their eyes expand wide, with a smirk then a smile...
As it says in the code card for my square foot of Islay, “Dividing opinion since 1815.” I’ve never tasted an Ardbeg whisky I didn’t love (10, An Oa, UigeadaiI, even Wee Beastie.) And I love Lagavulin 16. It’s the smoke that distinguishes scotch from all other whiskies. I discovered Laphroaig in a rooftop lounge in Charleston and it made for a beautiful evening. And nice value for what you’ll get. I recommend it highly! (Unless you like your scotch extinguished…no smoke. If so, move along)
Quality-wise, it deserves a 5/5. My rating of 1/5 should not be seen as an expression of disappointment or suggestion of poor of this one being a product. Rather, it is a precaution for other like me, who'd like to try new tastes of single malt world and decide to try on smoky areas. This one is REALLY something else. Not only smoke, but the turf is completely dominating other aspects of taste and it is not something I'm ready for. First loose comparison I have is burned rubber... and after one drink it stayed with me until the next morning, not in a pleasant way. Maybe some years from now I'll get back to this review and correct it, but for now I can only say - you better be ready!
At least in my opinion, this is the best inexpensive scotch available. If you dislike peat, this scotch won't be for you because of the heavy smoke and peat flavor. The rich flavors always change from the first sip to the last. It is bold but surprisingly smooth. There is a medicinal taste (but believe me, it works), which is followed by salt water, a bonfire, and then something else. Basically how a scotch should taste...
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
