Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish Islay Single Malt Whisky is a distinctive twist on one of Islay's most recognisable styles, combining the distillery's signature peat intensity with the added depth of sherry cask maturation. Produced at Laphroaig Distillery, this expression begins in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished for over a year in Oloroso sherry casks, a process that introduces sweetness and richness to the traditionally bold spirit. The result is a whisky that feels broader and more layered than the standard 10 Year Old. The familiar medicinal smoke - iodine, seaweed, and charred wood - remains firmly at the core, but it's now wrapped in notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and honey. The sherry influence adds a darker, slightly sweeter dimension, bringing in flavours like treacle, maple syrup, and dried berries, while also softening some of the sharper edges of the peat. There's a strong sense of contrast throughout, with smoky, savoury elements sitting alongside richer, almost dessert-like notes, creating a whisky that feels both intense and rounded at the same time.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Peat smoke, iodine, and seaweed layered with honey, clove, and smoked bacon.
Palate:
Rich and smoky, with dark chocolate, dried fruit, maple sweetness, and oak spice.
Finish:
Long and warming, with lingering smoke, spice, and a touch of sweet sherry richness.
