Laphroaig Scotch-single
Islay peat, poured in Commack since before it was fashionable.
The story behind Laphroaig
Donald and Alexander Johnston took out the license at Laphroaig in 1815, on Islay's southern coast near Port Ellen. Two centuries on, the distillery still floor malts roughly 20 percent of its own barley and cold smokes it 10 to 12 hours over hand cut peat from its own bogs, which is why the whisky tastes of iodine, brine and bandages rather than bonfire alone. The small, squat copper stills and slow distillation lock that tarry character in.
In 1994 Prince Charles, now King Charles III, granted the distillery a Royal Warrant, the only single malt to hold one directly from him. We have poured this Scotch for decades and the argument has not changed: people either love it or leave the room.
Explore the Laphroaig range
Six expressions, one unmistakable house style. Start at Select if you are peat curious, climb to 18 Year Old when the smoke has become a habit.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laphroaig Select | Single Malt Scotch | 86 | Sherry, bourbon and quarter cask blend; gentler smoke |
| Laphroaig 10 Year Old | Single Malt Scotch | 86 | The benchmark; iodine, brine, vanilla, tar |
| Laphroaig Quarter Cask | Single Malt Scotch | 96 | Small cask finish; coconut, ash, peppery heat |
| Laphroaig 15 Year Old | Single Malt Scotch | 86 | Softer smoke, honeyed malt, longer maritime finish |
| Laphroaig 10yr Cask Strength | Single Malt Scotch | Batch varies | Non chill filtered, uncut; add water, be patient |
| Laphroaig 18 Year Old | Single Malt Scotch | 96 | Old smoke, dried fruit, leather, sea air |
Scotch-singleLaphroaig - 15 Year Old 750mL$75.99Out of stock
Scotch-singleLaphroaig - 10 Year Old 750mL$53.99Out of stock
SpiritLaphroaig - 18 Year Old 750mL$103.99Out of stock
SpiritLaphroaig - Select 750mL$41.99Out of stock
SpiritLaphroaig - 10yr Cask Strength 750mL$76.99Out of stock
SpiritLaphroaig - Quarter Cask 750mL$59.99Which Laphroaig is right for you?
You can buy Laphroaig online here from $41.99 for the Select 750mL up to $103.99 for the 18 Year Old. The 10 Year Old sits at $53.99, the Quarter Cask at $59.99, the 15 Year Old at $75.99 and the 10yr Cask Strength at $76.99. Every bottle is 750mL. Stock moves quickly on Islay whisky, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 to confirm what is on the shelf before you drive over.
Sherry cask sweetness softens the smoke, an easier first Islay.
The reference bottling; iodine, brine and tar at 86 proof.
Two extra decades mellow the peat into leather and dried fruit.