Founded on Islay in 1815, the Laphroaig distillery has been creating distinctive Scotch whiskies for over two centuries. Laphroaig 10 is the quintessential Laphroaig expression, and its character can be found in almost every whisky produced by the distillery.
Nose: Complex, sherried notes, biscuity aromas and a touch of dried fruit. Mouth: This is a rich whisky, well balanced by the sweetness of the sherry as well as the malty aromas. Finish: long and mellow with sherry notes.
Nose: Aromatic, smoky peat notes, sweet scents of heather and honey, a hint of sherry. Mouth: Ripe, round, smoky sweetness, rich malty tones with a hint of coffee. Finish: Supple, round, persistent, soft with notes of heather.
Nose: Sweet and delicate, a little spicy and deeply exotic. Viney, suggesting white grapes and Manzanilla sherry, then becomes lush, floral and fruity. A hint of vanilla caramel gradually appears. A drop of water lifts the citrus notes and adds hints of sweet caramel.
Mouth: The texture is soft and creamy, the taste is slightly sweet and fruity. It then becomes more lively, with acidity and spicy, peppery, drying tannins. A drop of water initially brings out the fruitiness without diminishing the spice.
Finish: Medium to long, finishing on a dry, tongue-tingling, warmly spicy note with fruity acidity and a pinch of white pepper.
We have the pleasure in presenting both the finished whisky and the final sherry in this limited edition of Whisky Meets Sherry. This whisky has drawn incredible influences and as a result showcases a range of dried and exotic fruits with cocoa and nutty notes. It is silky smooth and slightly drying in the finish.
Nose: Charcoal, chocolate and spice. Deep smouldering charred peat notes layered with a wash of maritime brine. Sweet and citrusy; vanilla, lemon zest and butterscotch. A hint of cinnamon spice, plums and dates draws you in and invites you to take a sip.
Palate: A roar of intense peaty characters which tingle and warms the palette, intermingled with notes of roasted cocoa beans and bitter dark chocolate. As the rich phenolic characters subside, a tangy fruitiness comes to the fore with the introduction of blackberry, plum, and gooseberry notes with indulgent characters of a crème brûlée.
Finish: Long-lasting and drying, with elongated notes of iodine, leather and sooty chimney smoke
Nose: This wine reveals intense aromas of red fruits and spices, with hints of black cherry and licorice. Feel: On the palate, it's full-bodied and balanced, with supple tannins and lovely freshness. Finish: The finish is long and flavorful, leaving a pleasant sensation on the palate.
Nose: Medicinal, huge smoke, seaweed with a hint of sweetness.
Mouth: Full-bodied, surprising sweetness with notes of salt and mountains of peat.