Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
£47.50 £67.86 per litre
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Laphroaig (La-froyg) single malt Scotch whisky has always kept itself a bit remote, like the islanders of Islay themselves. A touch aloof at first, but make the effort, broach acquaintance, and you'll have a warm and genuine friend for life.
Take it neat like a stalwart, or with a splash of soft water. Roll it around on your tongue. Release the pungent, earthy aroma of blue peat smoke, the sweet nuttiness of the barley, the delicate, heathery perfume of Islay's streams. Close your eyes, and imagine the waves lapping Laphroaig, "the beautiful hollow by the broad bay".
The island of Islay is situated on the rugged west coast of Scotland, a beautiful yet uncompromising place at the mercy of the sea, wind and rain. In the corner of the island is a distillery in a special place, a “beautiful hollow by the broad bay” or, in gaelic “Laphroaig”. The Laphroaig distillery was founded here in 1815.
1815 Laphroaig distillery founded by Donald and Alexander Johnston on the site of a farm, beside the Atlantic, with a steady source of water from nearby Kilbride Hills. Laphroaig means ‘beautiful hollow by the broad bay’.
1920s First major expansion by family member Ian Hunter. Laphroaig bottled as a single malt for the first time. Laphroaig was sold legally during prohibition in the USA on medicinal grounds.
1954 Bessie Williamson became Manager and Owner at the request of Ian Hunter. She started as a short-term secretary and ended up staying for 40 years. Entrusted with the secrets of Laphroaig, she was one of the first women owner
1972 Bessie retired after making a number of improvements, including expanding the still house.
Manufacturer Marketing
By Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales, Distiller and Supplier of Single Malt Scotch Whisky, D. Johnston & Co., (Laphroaig) Isle of Islay
Features
The most richly flavoured of all Scotch whiskies
Brand
Laphroaig
Preparation and Usage
Try a Smoky Old Fashioned with Laphroaig 10 Year Old.
Glass: Rocks / old fashioned glass Ice: Cubed Garnish: Zest of orange
Method: Fill the glass with ice. Add all of the ingredients. Stir for 40 seconds. Garnish with orange zest. Enjoy!
ABV (%)
40
Tasting Notes
The smoke from this peat, found only on Islay, gives Laphroaig its particularly rich flavour. Those enjoying the 10 Year Old will first notice the bold, smoky taste, followed by a hint of seaweed and a surprising sweetness. This full-bodied variant is the foundation of all Laphroaig expressions and comes with a long finish
Serving Suggestions
Fill the glass with ice. Add all of the ingredients. Stir for 40 seconds. Garnish with orange zest. Enjoy!
Full Product Name: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Recipes
Islay Manhattan 1 Fill a clean mixing glass with fresh, solid ice cubes 2 Add a dash of Angostura Bitters, 50ml Laphroaig 10 years old and 25ml Sweet Vermouth 3 Place a barspoon down the inside of the glass and stir briskly for around 25 seconds 4 Place a julep strainer over the top 5 Strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with an orange zest, and serve Each Islay Manhattan contains approximately 2.5 units of alcohol.
Laphroaig Rocks / Neat 1 Take a good solid rocks glass 2 Ensure it is perfectly clean 3 Add 2 or 3 large, solid ice cubes 4 Measure in 25ml or 50ml of your favourite expression of Laphroaig 5 Serve Each 25ml measure of Laphroaig contains 1 unit of alcohol.
