Laphroaig 10 Review | The Whiskey Dictionary

[@phraktl]

Enjoyed the review. Laphroaig was my introduction to Islay scotches. Before then, I tried scotch. I had tasted the usual suspects, Chivas, Johnny Walker, Macallan, Dewar's, etc. None of those agreed with me at. all. I thought just didn't have a taste for scotch. Fast forward many years, and I found myself playing in a pipe and drum band. One night after a particularly strenuous day of performances, my band mates were gathered in one hotel room - swapping stories, sharing lamentations, and drinking Laphroaig. I could immediately smell it upon entering the room. It was such a warm and familiar scent. I was offered a glass, and I was immediately certain that I loved this scotch. Some 13 years later, I still love it.

[@georgesteckert6334]

I was given a bottle of Laphroaig as a gift about 15 years ago. I hated it. But since I was raised in the "people are starving in China" era, I couldn't just dump it down the drain. So I kept drinking it. By the time that I emptied the bottle, I was converted and went out and got another. I've been a Laphroaig fan ever since. Another piece of my story is that when I was young, my father would buy bags of "peat moss" every year to put on the garden. So every time I have a dram, it takes me back to my youth.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats a powerful memory for sure! Love the story

[@zerokidd21]

I think my ex described it best. Cigar ashes mixed with iodine and bandaids. I love it.

[@rockermork]

My first sip was at a very nice restaurant. The waiter was very knowledgeable. He was surprised I picked that and never had it before. I actually liked it. I told him that it tasted like a burning hospital... but in a good way. He laughed and loved the comparison.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah that's perfect!

[@AntuNeelesh]

My whishky journey started with Laphroaig 10. Since then I have hardly cared about other Scotches, Bourbon or Irish whiskeys. Love the peaty smoke of this single malt!! Just drip, stir, sip, savor and let the island of Islay show in your lowball glass.....Slàinte mhath folks!!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Have you tried Ardbeg 10? May be a good jump for you. Also there are lots of Laphroaigs out there, all delicious!

[@AntuNeelesh]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thanks for the suggestion, its on my list next :)

[@lfcjari37]

My story is I was definitvely not a whisky drinker when a friend of mine gave me a glass of Laphroaig 10 and insisted I at least try it. I couldnt believe a liquid could taste or smell like it did, a liquid bonfire. I was hooked immediately.

[@daniellasalle4073]

I love the smoke graphics! Great review 🥃

[@viciousrage5548]

I got this for my 24th after many years of Irish,bourbons and scotches (blended and single malt) its very unique! And the first thing I felt was the salt of the sea. An excellent dram!

[@aquariumaddickuk]

I love laphroig 10.its rubbery & has that infamous medicinal vibe but its a much more approachable beast than the hairy assed monster that is lagavulin 16. Both legendary drops for sure 😍

[@bryceyork]

Just bought this yesterday. I am just starting my whisky experience, but I love peated whisky’s, particularly Islay. I have about 8 different ones from Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Bunnahabhain, and Bruichladdich. Good stuff!!! Yum!

[@derekritter6214]

Sounds like you have quite a selection for someone early in their whisky journey!! I might suggest adding a Talisker 10, or Talisker Storm to your collection. From what you've described, it might not be as smokey as you like (not nearly as smokey as Laphroaig, or most other Islays), but it certainly does have a peat/smokey flavor, and might be a good way to introduce friends into the world of smokey Scotches! Cheers!!

[@rometimed1382]

@@derekritter6214 I visited the Talisker distillery a couple years ago on Skye. Highly recommend if you both ever get to Scotland.

[@trevorbelson1684]

When I was 20 I got tricked into drinking this by some old Portuguese man. It was before I knew anything about whiskey and just asked for a bottle of whiskey to mix with my coke. He didn’t understand English and handed me the bottle. My friends and I learned the hard way exactly what an Islay could do!

[@joemichigan4945]

You aren't wrong about remembering the first time you try it. The first time I tried it was the night I graduated from college. I always wanted to try a peated scotch so I ordered a glass at dinner. I didn't hate it at the time, but 22 year old me really took his time finishing the dram lol

[@ramencurry6672]

I never thought it was difficult or weird so I enjoy it. But I grew up eating different types of ethnic foods which I think can assist in accepting new flavors.

[@tucker21222]

I actually had some of this when I smelled it it smelled like campfire that's the best way that I can describe the smell when I tasted it it tasted like a campfire with a little bit of mint and the campfire lingered for a long time I can truly understand why you would want to have this whiskey last because everything else is going to taste like this whiskey afterwards it is definitely inexperienced drink me personally I liked it but if you don't like smoke don't buy this one but if you like lots of smoke buy it

[@1977Futre]

You called it Lagavulin ten in a few occasions. I like this one. Prefer the Talisker as an all rounder ....but this is also ace. Good review as always. Happy New Year!!!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yea. Slipups sometimes happen :(

[@MaltMuserWhisky]

Great review of a classic. This is one that will always hold a place in my heart, and usually on my bar! Cheers!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Couldn't agree more!

[@pross6525]

Tonight I am trying Laphroaig 10 for the first time using my Norlan glass. I was expecting that serious Peat from hell that everyone talks about unfortunately I'm disappointed it's not as peaty as Aredbeg 10 year. Though I enjoy this scotch I can't justify the $70 I spent for it. As for the notes that I pick up Earth tobacco oak cedar pepper salt saltwater Peat smoke and something medicinal like an antiseptic and a little bit of moss and charcoal.

[@TheXacuti]

Thanks for the review. This is truly a favourite of mine. I will never forget the first time I drank it.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Story?

[@JamesDCornette]

Laphoig in the summer. Ardbeg in the winter. Kinda works for me.

[@dingoduh]

My favorite Scotch, the first time I tried it, I felt like somebody sucker punched me in the face. I got angry. Now, I measure all spirits against it. I love Laphroaig 10.

[@nj_beatz]

That's a great straightforward review. Already have highland park 12 and adrbeg10, my intro to peated smoky whisky. This is will be my next purchase and uigeadail. Thanks for the review. Cheers! 🥃

[@ChicoJoseRabello]

My first Laphoigh Today. I love it at first dram. Talisker helped doing the ground job

[@mikeb4469]

First time I had Laphroaig 10 was going to a friend’s place for cards. About 15 years ago before I started my journey. Poured a dram and my friend and I thought we were drinking wet campfire.

[@paulevans6076]

I'm not a fan of smokey woody whisky. I much prefer sweet dessert style whisky that's smooth and sippable. Got given a bottle of this for my Birthday and didn't know what to expect. Upon smelling it I initially thought - this is EXACTLY what I don't like in whisky. 'Smells like swamp' was my thoughts. Then I tasted it and was blown away. Tastes nothing like what it smells like. So smooth and moreish, so many layers to it and the more I sipped it the more I liked it. Fantastic whisky.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Love that. Yea. This one is misleading

[@spartanj2957]

I don't think it's all that smokey,I get bandaids right up front. When I first got the bottle I didn't like it at all.but I wasn't going to give it away ,so I kept working on it over time. The more I drank it the more it grew in me.Yesterday I looked all over for it , finally grabbed one at the last place in my area , I was so happy to get one . By the time I finished the first bottle in . I love it now.

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

Haven't had Laphroaig 10, yet- Bill. I've only one dram of Laphroaig Càirdeas Triple Wood; a month ago. Laphroaig 10, might be on my future- this summer, or autumn

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

"I've only *had* one dram..."

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

My first Laphroaig was a cask strength. Face melter.

[@AmerFalandoPortugues]

Ive got a bottle of Ardbeg in my cabinet. It took me a few pours but now I really like it. I want to get a bottle of Laphroaig to compare it with.

[@neckpour5479]

Burning railroad tie: best note ever, Bill and oh so Laphroaig.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Love your name.

[@petrost1468]

Laphroaig 10 is one of my best!! Great whisky!! Smoke see salt pepper!! Absolutely great stuff!! And whisky blend.. Teacher’s cheap but quality Big!! One drop of water and flavors come out little smoke little sea salt Sherry pepper vanilla honey green apple great stuff!! Petros from Greece 🇬🇷

[@raysangra4281]

How much Laphroaig 10 should you add to Teachers?

[@acesfan29]

This is most messed up tasting stuff... And I love it! It was like my third scotch 🥃 I'd ever tried.

[@weeksey49]

It's chloraseptic down there under the sea after a raging peat fire burnt the whole place down greatest Scotch for the price love it

[@pghphred2102]

Delicious dram. Not for every one. But I am a BIG fan. Thx for the review. In PA, mid $40 for 750 ml, add about $15 more for the Quarter Cask, which I also like. 😎

[@kevinm919]

my nosing tasting for Laphroaig 10 (1st foray into Islay) , Nosing : field hospital , the under side of an old railway trestle , burning tires , the devil[s urine : Tasting first few times all i could taste was peat bog fire in my mouth , but after a few tries i get some toffee, a bit of pear or green apple but still lots of smoke im really loving it

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I love that you follow that description with "I'm really loving it"

[@barrygiddey9139]

Great review Bill 🥃

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Bill, you say "Not every single malt scotch now is what it used to be, it used to be that you would kinda sell or trade your product... and this was the way of most single malt scotches...." (1:30). You are confusing SINGLE Malt Scotch with BLENDED Malt Scotch or just BLENDED SCOTCH Whiskies. A SINGLE MALT by definition is from just one distillery. The "Single" refers to the quantity of distilleries involved. It is true that SINGLE MALTS were not as common as they are today but that was because the malt was mostly used in BLENDED Scotch whiskies. In fact, that is still true today as about 90% of all Scotch Whisky (such as Johnny Walker) is BLENDED Scotch Whisky and only a portion of the spirit is from malted barley.

[@tjblanchard]

Erik Wait He means that they used to sell to other companies that would use them to blend them into ‘Blended Malt Whiskeys’. That’s how many single malt distilleries made their money.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Correct. That's what I meant, I could have been clearer. Thank you both

[@rob2931]

My first peated scotch. Love it!

[@abhishek038]

Excellent review

[@jeffedgar562]

I love this one specifically because it’s so different. Don’t own a bottle yet, but do have the Lagavulin 16 🥃

[@stefannazarevich]

That's a good one!!!

[@joshreszke6871]

Nice description. I was trying to figure out the smell and taste of Teacher's highland cream, bandaid and smoke.

[@Siriusly_Sirius]

My first try of Laphroaig: light vanilla and caramel, light peat and smoke on the nose. Same on the palate with a great smokey ashy finish. I don’t get any of the über phenol and harsh tire fire notes. It’s a light, sweet dram to me. It really makes me want to see an ENT doctor. 😆 Great review and info, Bill! Well done. 🙌🏼

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks! Wow. I'll agree that there are smokier whiskies, but this is usually an introductory

[@rometimed1382]

This one is now in my rotation as an "always have on hand" and I didn't even know it existed until last year about the time this review came out and covid lockdowns were just starting. I was brought up to love Lagavulin 16 but this is a similar note, less flavour and more band-aid, but here it's roughly 40% the price of the Lagavulin. Great Channel and a new sub.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Rome! Happy to have you

[@woo5174]

I was honestly a bit disappointed by the 10. I had the Ardbeg 10 for a while before I got this and it was just too soft. The 40% is a shame in my opinion, unfortunately I can't find a cask strength anywhere here in Europe.

[@Kvs-vf9nt]

Yes you can in Belgium and the Netherlands there are CS Laphroaig 10's. Where do you live?

[@iancrombie8862]

Try the Quarter Cask...48% abv.😋😋😋

[@Kvs-vf9nt]

@@iancrombie8862 True and very affordable. And indeed here in Europe the QC is more the step in Laphroaig because the 10 is to watered down. 40% abv no my scotches has to be min 43% but preferable 46% abv or higher..

[@iancrombie8862]

@@Kvs-vf9nt Deanston and Bunna both 46.3% abv and Ledaig...Glen Garioch 12 48%...if you are interested in a less sweet bourbon...Wild Turkey 101..at 50.5%abv..

[@Kvs-vf9nt]

@@iancrombie8862 I have Ledaig 10, and some others like Arran10, Ardbeg 10 and uigedail, lagavulin 8, talisker 10, Bunnahabhain 12, bruichladdich the classic laddie.. I defenitly need another deanston!

[@dbunce10]

Been a while, but great review

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks!

[@jmu4508]

Yup I have a first time drinking Laphroaig story! My next door neighbor's brother. Recently we had a little BBQ party and being both spirit lovers I bought over a Glenlivet 12 to share with my neighbor after the meal. His brother was also there and when he saw the bottle he gleefully joins us to share it, and THEN puts a bottle of Laphroaig 10 on the table and said to me, "You're going to try this!!!" The neighbors were laughing knowing what was going to happen, and low and behold I first smelled and sipped it and while still in shock said "OMG what the hell is this!!!!?" Laughing harder he said "Keep sipping it and tell me what you taste AFTER the smoke!" And then it happened- the undertones of the salty sea, brine, oak casks and wood fire appeared. I gradually "got it" after a couple more drinks and couldn't stop thinking about how different the Islay Scotches are from vs. the Speysides and Bourbons I've been accustomed to. Laphroaig 10's a great savory dram with BBQ, cheeses and crackers. Wow. Buying my own first bottle of Laphroaig 10 and can't wait to return the favor by hooking somebody else in with it!😀🥃

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thata a great story! You should hang out with that guy more

[@jmu4508]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Will do! Memorial Day weekend coming up!

[@terrykost4677]

Bought this at a store that just couldn't sell it for $31.89. Dumbass me should have drove all the way back for the rest!

[@davidjames3405]

As a beginner I have a question: do you feel that it is worthwhile to review and for me to watch reviews of whiskeys that I (for the most part) cannot reasonably purchase? Maybe I am wrong, but it seems to me that hard to find and allocated items are just a marketing ploy and reviewing them just feed the fire?

[@timhet200]

Is that 43% abv? The Australian version is only 40% which deters me from buying. Quarter cask is 48% thankfully.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yup, 43%

[@archietyler6759]

Another awesome review!!! Sorry I missed the live stream the other night. Would have loved to chat with drunk Bill😂😂😂😂 Will give this a try cuz I liked the Connemara you recommended so I might like peat😄 stay safe and healthy you and the family. Cheers!!!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks Archie! I'm glad you enjoyed the Connemara. Definitely a worthwhile whiskey. And there will be more chances at a drunk bill!

[@dccoletrain]

My first Islay. Still enjoy the nose but prefer the CS or Ardbeg with their richer taste.

[@rashad123us]

*Review the 16*

[@paddyoflaherty2519]

So I let my 14 yr old son get a whiff and my laphroaig 10 and asked him what does he smell and without hesitation he says "it smells like a doctors office" he is so dead on. He didnt even mention the smoke. He went right for the medicinal/bandaid smell. Hahaha it sucks I have to wait another 7 years til he can drink it with me.

[@funnynotjokin2387]

6 more years to go

[@bedlamborn]

Seaweed and iodine is two dominant flavours for me.

[@Kvs-vf9nt]

Only worth it when it's CS here in Europe because its only 40% abv, I still have a bottle for comparison with the CS it's just very disappointing. Tastes very watered down( and yeah I know it is). Is it because the lowest I go normally is a Talisker ten which is 45,8% abv and Ardbeg 10 which is 46% abv. I hope it becomes better when I go back to it.

[@PumpkinDefender]

Great video! I’m not sure what you have in the works, but I’d love to see some more Glenlivet and Glenfiddich reviews. Two of my favorite distilleries.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have shockingly never reviewed Goenfiddich. I need to

[@garylethbridge6220]

Another great review it's $82 in Ontario and the ardbeg 10 is 102. I'm tempted to buy one. What would you suggest out of the two?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats insane pricing, but I'd probably go Ardbeg personally

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Salty Smokey deliciousness indeed 👍🥃

[@venictos]

Keep up with the cool animations.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Will do. This was actually an experiment to see if it was something I should do more of

[@mikeb4469]

3:15 Lagavulin 10?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Verbal flubs happen. You people are ruthless :)

[@mikeb4469]

I was surprised I didn’t catch it in the pre-release. Sorry about that.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah no problem. I've gotten a lot of people pointing it out.

[@lovemetal2467]

Does it taste as smokey as Johnnie Walker Double Black Label, because that stuff tastes like an ashtray, and I figured I would of liked it.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It's a different kind of smokey taste. Hard to explain the difference. The Laphroaig is sweeter

[@lovemetal2467]

​@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Ok. I love peet Scottish Whiskey, and American Smokey Whiskey. I'll go grab a bottle, or ask for it as a birthday or Christmas present from my family this year. Thanks man. Cheers. Take care.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

@@lovemetal2467 If you're going to dive into peated whiskies, I would suggest the Lagavulin 8 over the Laphroaig 10. Or Lagavulin 16. If you want to go Laphroaig, go with the select or even better, the Quarter Cask :)

[@lovemetal2467]

​@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I've been drinking Johnnie Walker Black Label and Buchanan's Deluxe 12 for several years, they're my two favorites. I'm simplistic and straightforward, and I've tried several other peated Scotch Whiskey's, but none of them hit the mark for me. Mainly I'm looking for a bottle to become my third favorite so I have more variety. I will definitely check out the ones you recommended. I'm old-school so buying a bottle to simply see if I'll like it, doesn't bother me, how else do you know if you'll like it. Thanks for tips and bottle selections. Take care man.

[@YoskiRS]

Finally!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I know, right?!

[@akaleiki]

I have a bottle of Laughroaig Lore that I’ve yet to try. I hear it’s even smokier.

[@markmlinar1511]

Oh but's it's sweeter and smoother. Favorite Laphroaig, but I might start with this 10 so you can appreciate the depth with the smoke of the Lore.

[@jabroniman]

I always think it taste something like a tobacco leaf, in a good way.

[@bayoudrams7771]

I've always described this as if someone filtered pickled bandaid brine through the vanilla bean filled, dirty sock of someone who just tarred a roof. Love this stuff. BTW, that crosstie was likely treated with creosote. Really nasty stuff if you breath too much of it in even when not burning.

[@physics2112]

Like or Dislike: Like. Cool editing there with the smoke.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I fear the day you give me a dislike. I can't take that kind of criticism

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

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[@erikevenson4303]

dude killer smoke animations.. those railroad beams are soaked in turpentine and then coated in tar.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Mmm carcinogens

[@calebmetix]

I hardly drink. But I decided to have an expensive bottle in an iced glass to relax now and then. Now I'm scared to try it.

[@hoshino-b9y]

I like peaty whiskies but not much smokey ones.

[@akswrkzvyuu7jhd]

At 3:14 into the video you point to the bottle of Laphroaig and say "Lagavulin 10"! Does no one review your videos before uploading to YT?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I do my own editing. But I also film in one take. Sometimes I make mistakes, it's human. Someday when I have a staff of editors I'll go back and reshoot it

[@jimidrammer4187]

*edit @ 3:13

[@JPC326]

Will you try the quarter cask ? :)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Already did! Did a review on it too. Should be easy to find

[@grizzlehouse]

What does salt smell like? All I get is cardboard smell from my Morton's.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

In my mind, I compare it to ocean spray

[@OldMusicFan83]

Liquid Smoke!

[@The_answer42]

It took trying Islay Storm to find more than smoke in this one for me xD

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ever tried Ardbeg?

[@The_answer42]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Oh I will marry a bottle of Ardbeg when I get the chance xD My 2nd favorite scotch after Talisker 10!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Its definitely a possibility in our current social environment

[@thedarkhedgesghost.5469]

None better than that.

[@chromosomegun5845]

NICE B ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lovef dat peat. GLASS TO MOUTH xD

[@timeWaster76]

BANDAID ! not so much more like leather and a stringent note. The first time I had Laphroaig 10 I was taken back to the case of Irish whiskeys all hand made right down to the hand written labels I have acquired form the local priests. They were undoubtedly smuggled out of Ireland. There are just some products the separate the serious from the pedestrian.

[@RalphGB]

Creosote and iodine.

[@jordansoucy]

They soak railroad ties in creosote.

[@莘娉婷]

Dear dic,have you ever thought that you can add some subtitles to the video. So many Chinese like me can better understand what you express. We also can better understand the culture of whisky.

[@莘娉婷]

just some English subtitles

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

your comment got marked as spam at first, sorry about that. I guess I picked an unfortunate nickname. Do the Closed Captions not translate? Genuine question, I am unsure how well the translations work.

[@莘娉婷]

Yes, it's difficult for beginners like me to understand without English subtitles. Besides, some people like me can learn English by way of your videos. I think your pronunciation is very good, just some closed subtitles is OK😃😃😃

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

To this day Lagavulin still hasn’t succeeded in getting to Laphroiags level, hahaha, cool story🎉

[@coachaaronmba]

It is like kissing a mermaid who just ate BBQ!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah!

[@WhiskyMaltContent]

To many drams before review... 🙂🙃🙂🙃

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Not at all. Did I make a dumb mistake or something?

[@BigSteve34]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary you called it lagavulin 10 at one point

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ah hah! At least I noticed it while filming

[@WhiskyMaltContent]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary you have a bit drunk eyes on this video 😳😳

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Funny. I think I was tired. This was the first video I recorded that day

[@richardgillette5759]

$40. Ahh 2020

[@guywholikescheese97]

Man, you've seen some effed up stuff if this is what you sip on for pleasure

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Hah! You know it. 5 years of drinking whiskies for entertainment has led me down some fun roads

[@vintageswiss9096]

$40 my ass.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It is near me. I always look up MSRP when filming these videos. If it's more than that then maybe find a new store

[@trevorbelson1684]

When I was 20 I got tricked into drinking this by some old Portuguese man. It was before I knew anything about whiskey and just asked for a bottle of whiskey to mix with my coke. He didn’t understand English and handed me the bottle. My friends and I learned the hard way exactly what an Islay could do!