{"product_id":"laphroaig-10-year-old-whisky","title":"Laphroaig 10 Year Old Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLaphroaig, founded in 1815, is one of the iconic Islay distilleries. Located on the southern coast of Islay at Port Ellen, it has long been celebrated for its bold, peaty whiskies. The distillery is currently owned by Beam Suntory. Its name—Gaelic for “the hollow by the broad bay”—reflects its coastal location. Over its history, Laphroaig has cultivated a strong identity around medicinal peat, sea spray, and bold character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLaphroaig does not typically publicize a single “master distiller” for each expression; rather, a team of distillers and blenders is responsible for maintaining the house style. Their philosophy for the 10 Year is to preserve the raw Islay character—peat smoke, iodine, sea influence—while ensuring balance, accessibility, and consistency across batches.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esingle malt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e whisky, made from 100 % malted barley, including peat-smoked barley. The peat used for drying comes from the distillery’s own peat source on Islay. The water used comes from the Kilbride Dam, providing a consistent, clean source. Yeast strains are proprietary to Laphroaig and are selected to support the phenolic (peat) and estery flavor development characteristic of the brand.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLaphroaig employs copper pot stills for wash and spirit distillation, using different still shapes (tall, short, neck geometries) to produce varied spirit character. The cut points are managed to retain the peat, phenols, and malt character while avoiding harshness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLaphroaig 10 Year is matured for 10 years, primarily in ex-bourbon barrels (American oak) before bottling. The maturation emphasizes interaction with wood to integrate peat, sweetness, and complexity. The standard expression is also non–chill filtered.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Intense peat smoke, medicinal iodine, seaweed, salt spray, vanilla, licorice, and coastal brine.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bold smoke, sweet malt, brine, wood spice, citrus peel, herbal notes, and tarry character.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Long, smoky, saline, with lingering peat, ash, and a touch of oak warmth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSmoked salmon, oysters, seaweed salad, grilled shellfish, blue cheese, charcuterie, dark chocolate—foods that can stand up to smoky peat and coastal salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest served \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or with a few drops of water to unlock aromatics (some water helps soften edges). Use a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whisky glass to concentrate aromas and deliver a gradual reveal of flavor. Serving temperature ~18–20 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled, its quality is stable. Store upright, in a cool, dark place (~15–20 °C). As it’s already matured, further aging in the bottle will not enhance it significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle malt — 100 % malted barley (peat smoked)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e40 % (standard bottling)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922276597974,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Laphroaig10YearOldWhisky_5c6ad7c8-e159-4267-a4ed-a5c5596deb3e.png?v=1773668128","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/laphroaig-10-year-old-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}