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The name Laphroaig is pronounced “la-froyg”.
The “Laph” part is pronounced with a soft “l” sound, as in “lap”. The “roaig” part is pronounced with a guttural “r” sound, similar to the French “r”. The emphasis should be placed on the first syllable, “Laph”.
The aroma of Laphroaig 10 year old is heavily influenced by the use of peat-smoked malt in the distillation process. The peat smoke is immediately apparent on the nose, along with a strong seaweed and iodine note. There are also hints of sweetness from the oak barrels, such as vanilla and caramel, and a subtle fruitiness.
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