Rating 93
Style
Whiskey
Classification Single Malt
Age Statement 10 Years
Produced In Scotland
ABV 48%
Availability Year Round
Price $90.00 
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Reviewed 2024-08-01

Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Finish Review

The sherry cask influence on this Laphroaig whisky tempers its smokiness to great avail, resulting in a highly concentrated profile that evolves with time in glass. The price tag may seem steep for a 10-year-old expression from a major producer, but its higher-than-average ABV of 48 percent shows that a conscious decision was made to preserve this whisky’s wonderful character and not stretch out stocks by lowering the proof.

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Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Finish
The sherry cask influence on this Laphroaig whisky tempers its smokiness to great avail, resulting in a highly concentrated profile that evolves with time in glass. The price tag may seem steep for a 10-year-old expression from a major producer, but its higher-than-average ABV of 48 percent shows that a conscious decision was made to preserve this whisky’s wonderful character and not stretch out stocks by lowering the proof.

Reviewed On: 08-01-2024
93
POINTS
Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Finish
The sherry cask influence on this Laphroaig whisky tempers its smokiness to great avail, resulting in a highly concentrated profile that evolves with time in glass. The price tag may seem steep for a 10-year-old expression from a major producer, but its higher-than-average ABV of 48 percent shows that a conscious decision was made to preserve this whisky’s wonderful character and not stretch out stocks by lowering the proof.

Reviewed On: 08-01-2024