Few whiskies are as instantly recognizable as Laphroaig 10 Year, the boldly peated single malt from the shores of Islay, poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle. It is a Scotch of conviction, beloved by those who treasure smoke, sea air, and the unmistakable character of Islay.

About the Distillery

Laphroaig was founded in 1815 on the southern coast of Islay, the small Hebridean island that has become synonymous with peated whisky. The distillery still draws its water from the Kilbride dam and continues to malt a portion of its own barley over peat fires in traditional floor maltings, a practice few distilleries maintain today. That hands-on commitment to old methods is a large part of why Laphroaig tastes the way it does.

Style & Region

This is an Islay single malt in its purest, most assertive form. Laphroaig’s peat is famously medicinal and maritime, shaped by the island’s salt-laden air and the distillery’s coastal warehouses where the casks rest within sight of the sea. Maturation in ex-bourbon oak softens and rounds the spirit, but the defining signature here is heavy peat smoke, an experience that is unapologetically Islay.

Tasting Notes

Expect a wave of bonfire smoke and seaweed on the nose, layered with iodine, brine, and a whisper of sweetness. The palate is rich and oily, with notes of smoldering peat, salt, and a touch of vanilla from the oak. The finish is long, smoky, and warming, with lingering ash and sea spray. It is a commanding, deeply satisfying pour for the smoke lover.

What to Pair It With

Laphroaig’s coastal smoke is a natural match for our fresh oysters, where the brine of the sea meets the brine in the glass. It also stands up beautifully to a charcuterie board and our Spaniard octopus. Explore the full dine-in menu.

How It’s Served at Grappa

We pour Laphroaig 10 Year neat at $18. We recommend it neat, perhaps with a few drops of water to open up its layers of smoke.

FAQ

Where is it from?

Laphroaig is distilled on the southern coast of Islay, a Hebridean island off the west coast of Scotland known for its peated single malts. The distillery dates to 1815.

What does it taste like?

It is rich and smoky, with bonfire peat, seaweed, brine, and iodine balanced by a touch of vanilla sweetness and a long, warming finish.

Is it peated or smoky?

Yes. Laphroaig 10 Year is heavily peated and is one of the most famously smoky single malts in the world, defined by its medicinal, maritime peat character.

To enjoy Laphroaig 10 Year with us, book a table, browse the cocktail & spirits list, and the dine-in menu.