Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Tasting Notes

Laphroaig 10 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% 70cl Tasting notes

Colour: Full sparkling gold

Nose: Huge smoke, seaweedy, "medicinal", with a hint of sweetness.

Body: Full bodied.

Palate: Suprising sweetness with hints of salt and layers of peatiness.

Finish: Lingering.

Laphroaig 10 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Awards
International Wine & Spirit Competition – Silver Medal 2010
Gold (Best in Class) 2007, 2006-
Gold 2000, 1999,1998
Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky under 12 Years Old 1998
Silver Medal and 'Best in Class' 2008, 2005

SF World Spirits Competition - Double Gold medal 2010, 2006
Gold medal 2009, 2008, 2007

Malt Maniacs Awards - Silver Medal "A peat monster that takes no prisoners" 2005

ISC (International Spirits Challenge) - Gold medal 2007, 2003,2001,2000
International Spirits Challenge - Silver Medal 2004, 2003

Laphroaig 10 year old Scotch Whisky Cask Strength Tasting notes
Colour: Rich deep gold.

Nose; Very powerful, "medicine", smoke, seaweed and ozone characters overlaying a sweetness.

Body: Full and strong.

Palate: A massive peated burst of flavour with hints of sweetness at the end.

Finish: Long and savoury

Laphroaig 10 year old Scotch Whisky Cask Strength Awards
International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold Medal Best in Class 2010
Silver Medal and 'Best in Class' 2008
Gold 2007, 2001- Gold, Best in Class 2006
Trophy Award, Best Cask Strength, 2006

SF World Spirits Competition - Gold Medal 2010, 2007, 2005
Double Gold 2008, 2006, 2004

ISC (International Spirits Challenge) - Silver 2007 Gold 2003

2007 International Review of Spirits (BTI) - Gold

2005 MALT MANIACS AWARDS - BANG-FOR-YOUR-BUCK AWARD (And
2005 Whisky Magazine Champions of Whisky - Best Scottish Single Malt

Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Colour: Full sparkling gold.

Nose: Burning embers of peat in a crofters fireplace, hints of coconut and banana aromas.

Body: Full bodied.

Palate: Deep, complex and smoky yet offers and surprises the palate with a gentle sweetness.

Finish: Really long, and dries appropriately with smoke and spice.

Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Awards
International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold Medal. 2010
Gold medal (Best in class) 2008, 2007
Silver Medal and Best in Class (Single malt - Islay) 2005

SF World Spirits Competition - Silver Medal 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Double-gold award. 2006

ISC (International Spirits Challenge) - Silver medal 2007
International Review of Spirits (BTI) - Gold medal 2007
Quality Drinks Awards Platinum Q Award 2006
Jim Murray's Whisky Bible - 95 points out of 100 -2005
MALT MANIACS AWARDS - DAILY DRAM AWARD “ 2005

Laphroaig 15 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting notes
Colour: Rich bright gold.

Nose: Mildly smoky,toasty and pleasantly sweet, like new hay.

Body: Full bodied, suave.

Palate: Zesty oak and warm peat smoke top notes, with sweet undertones, reminiscent of fresh nutmeg and toasted almonds. Faintly salty.

Finish: Prolonged resonance, mellow and utterly distinctive

Laphroaig 15 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Awards
Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Superb (90-95) / Highly Recommended-2008
ISC (International Spirits Challenge) - Gold medal 2007
Bronze Medal -2003, 2001, 2000, 1999 - Gold 1998

International Wine & Spirits Competition - Gold medal 2007-2006, 1999
Commended 2001- Silver 2000, -Bronze 1998
International Review of Spirits (BTI) - Silver medal 2007
SF World Spirits Competition - Silver medal 2007 - Double Gold 2006

Laphroaig Triple Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Colour: Bright gold.

Nose: At 48%, straight from the bottle, the initial flavour is quite sweet with a gentle mixture of sweet raisins and creamy apricots with just a trace of the dry peat smoke at the back, the smoother nutty flavours combine all these flavours into one smooth, syrupy whole.
With a touch of water the peat smoke comes to the fore and masks the gentler fruitier notes. Even with the maturation being carried out in 1st fill bourbons, quarter casks and sherry butts, the intense bonfire ash smell of the earthy peat cannot be masked.

Body: Powerful yet with a creamy consistency.

Palate: With no water, a large initial burst of peat belies the slight lack on the nose but is gentled on the tongue by the creamier flavours of vanilla and fruit with just a suggestion of sherry sweetness.
With a trace of water the peat reek is gentled, allowing the more complex flavours of citrus fruits and spices to come through. A slight tang comes from the European Oak balancing the creamier American White Oak.

Finish: Mouth filling and extremely long but balanced by the sweet smooth caramel taste.

Laphroaig 18 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright Gold.

Nose: At bottling strength, a soft toffee sweet but faintly spicy flavour counterbalances the trace of delicate phenols and fruit. An all encompassing smoothness brings these together.

A touch of water allows the seaweed and salt to come through but not enough to overpower the vanilla and honey sweetness with just a trace of new mown hay and peat at the finish.

Body: An intense depth that is exceptionally balanced and warming.

Taste: An instant warming tang of smoke fades into smooth floral scents, which blends seamlessly into an oaky nuttiness and leaves a lasting sweetness on the taste. With a touch of water, the peaty warmth fills the mouth but does not overshadow the sweet chocolate smoothness. This is balanced by the rich toffee taste and slowly fades into a delicate hint of heather and peat smoke.

Finish: Full bodied, long with a luxurious oily smoothness.

Laphroaig 18 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Awards:
International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold Medal Best in Class 2010
SF World Spirits Competition - Silver medal 2010, 2009.

Laphroaig 25 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright Red Gold.

Nose: At bottling strength the aroma seems quite closed giving only a rich, sweet scent.
A touch of water releases all the multitude of different flavours. The initial sweet, sherry sweetness is quickly followed but the time-honoured Islay peat tang. After this opening burst of flavour there is a smooth fruit ripeness that complements the tang of salt in the background.

Body: Rich round and full.

Palate:The burst of peat that fills the mouth is quickly restrained by a sherry sweetness that slowly develops into spicy apple fruitiness.

Finish: Very long and warming leaving a distinct tang of Islay

2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Gold Medal Best in Class

Laphroaig 30 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep red gold.

Nose: An initial trace of sherry is followed by a sweet fruitiness that overlays the tantalising hint of Islay peat.

Body: A full profound depth and roundness.

Palate: The first quiet explosion of peat is tempered by a sweet gentleness that develops into a heavy roundness.

Finish: Succulent and long.

Laphroaig 30 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Awards
ISC (International Spirits Challenge) - Gold medal 2007, 2000,1999
Silver (Best in Class) 2007 -
Trophy award 2003, 1999

San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Gold medal 2007
Double-Gold award & Best whisky in show 2006

International Wine & Spirit Competition - The a'bunadh Trophy for the best Special Edition Single Malt 2003, 2002
Gold Medal 2001, 2000, 1998
Best Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1998

Robb Report Best of the Best Spirits award 2003

Laphroaig 40 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Colour: The colour is a warm, bright gold.

Nose: Gentle with full-bodied sweetness. Seville orange type aromas deep in the glass. Occasional honey type bouquet.

Body: Full and thick.

Palate: Reminiscent of sweet liquorice root, with peat and seaweed in the background. Smooth and gentle.

Finish: Warming, velvety smooth and goes on and on.