Laphroaig 10 Years Sherry Oak Finish Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This unique expression from Laphroaig combines the unforgettable flavor of our 10-year-old whisky with the sweet, aromatic flavors from the Oloroso sherry casks. This marriage of casks creates a rich, full-bodied flavor with notes of Manuka honey, bacon and maple syrup alongside the classic smoke, seaweed, and hint of salt that Laphroaig is known & loved for.

The European oak sherry casks are carefully selected to complement the unique and much-loved taste of Laphroaig. The additional sweetness and character of the Oloroso casks add complexity and balance to create a unique and exciting expression, but one that stays true to the character of Laphroaig.

Made in a time-honored way laid down by two centuries of master distillers, Laphroaig Sherry Oak Finish starts the same way as our other single malt scotch whiskies. The malted barley is cold-smoked and dried over a peat fire, where it picks up the distinctive smoky flavor which makes our peated whisky so beloved.

After distillation, the spirit matures for ten years in a combination of refill Oloroso sherry barrels and American oak ex-bourbon barrels. For its final transformation, it's moved into European Oak Oloroso sherry barrels where it takes on and develops sweet and spicy aromas — along with a deep amber color like liquid gold.

Laphroaig Sherry Oak Finish marries the distinctive taste of our 10-year-old single malt with the sweetness of European oak Oloroso barrels.  

Alongside the unforgettable flavors of Laphroaig — medicinal and smoky with a hint of seaweed — this single malt Scotch has notes of Manuka honey and maple syrup sweetness. This is anchored by savory notes of leather and bacon, making this a truly complex and full-bodied dram.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Tawny, Auburn

Nose: Sweet and peaty with medicinal notes of Manuka honey, hospital bandages, antiseptic lotion, Germolene, strong cloves aroma but also grilled smoky bacon, a distinctive character of sweet leather, iodine, and pine tar.

Body: Long sweet and spicy with chestnut honey and antiseptic aroma lingering.

Finish: Finished in European oak Oloroso sherry barrels.

Palate: Sweet and aromatic, with rich wax and furniture polish notes followed by treacle toffee, maple syrup, bitter dark chocolate combined with pencil shavings, pine needle and cedar scented wood.