Laphroaig 10 years Cask Strength Batch 15

Score: 75

is a full-bodied Islay single malt that amplifies everything people love—or fear—about Laphroaig. Bottled at 56.5 percent, it delivers intense medicinal peat, coastal brine, and a thick, oily texture. The nose is loaded with smoke, fig, lemon, and vanilla. On the palate, it’s a rush of peat, sea salt, and oak, with fig jam and citrus adding depth. The finish is long and layered, with iodine, dried seaweed, and dark chocolate lingering well after the last sip. Compared to earlier batches, Batch 15 is slightly darker and meatier, with a touch more sweetness and complexity. It’s not subtle, but it’s well balanced for its strength. For club members who enjoy bold, smoky drams, this is Laphroaig turned up to full volume, intense, expressive, and deeply satisfying.