LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR OLD

• Country of Origin: Scotland (United Kingdom), specifically the Islay region.

• Alcohol Volume (ABV): Standard bottling: 43% or 40% depending on the market. Cask Strength versions: Typically range between 55.3% and 58.6% depending on the batch.

• Sugar Content: 0 g/L Pairing Recommendations: Because of its "smoke bomb" profile, Laphroaig 10 pairs best with bold, rich, or salty flavors that can stand up to its intensity. 

• Seafood: Fresh oysters, smoked salmon, or lemon-infused fish.

• Cheese: Pungent blue cheeses like Roquefort or Blue Stilton are highly recommended by the distillery to balance the medicinal peat.

• Meats: Grilled or smoked ribs, brisket, or fatty meats like bacon and roast chicken.

• Sweets: Dark chocolate (70-80% cocoa) with sea salt, or sweet contrasts like dried apricot and sugared ginger.  Mixing Recommendations: While often enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, Laphroaig 10 is frequently used in cocktails to add a "smoky" layer. 

• Smoky & Spicy (Highball): Mix 35ml Laphroaig 10 with 10ml honey water, 10ml lemon juice, and top with chilled ginger ale or ginger beer.

• Penicillin (Modern Classic): Typically uses a blended scotch as a base with a 1/4 oz "float" of Laphroaig 10 on top for a smoky aroma.

• Whisky Soda: 35ml Laphroaig 10, 12.5ml sugar syrup, 10ml lemon juice, topped with chilled soda water and garnished with a cucumber ribbon.

• Clover Club Variation: 35ml Laphroaig 10, 10ml dry vermouth, 15ml raspberry syrup, and 25ml lemon juice.

🛒 Availability in Alberta

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