Laphroaig Cairdeas 2021 Pedro Ximenez Casks 750ml

Laphroaig Cairdeas 2021 Pedro Ximenez Casks 750ml

The Laphroaig Distillery has been winning friends all over the world since 1815 when it first opened its doors on the rugged isle of Islay — just off Scotland's west coast. The natural features of the island lend themselves well to whisky-making. Our malt is toasted over fires fueled by peat from the island's bogs, and it's then mixed with the crisp and clear water from the Kilbride stream before distillation. This, alongside the passion of generations of master distillers, is what makes Laphroaig so unforgettable.

Each year Distillery Manager, John Campbell, crafts a limited edition malt to celebrate the Friends of Laphroaig and friendship (“Càirdeas” in Gaelic) in general. Càirdeas 2021 is triple matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, followed by quarter casks and finally in European oak hogsheads containing PX sherry. 

TASTING NOTES
NOSE: Medicinal, nutty and sweet with notes of pine tar, strong almond and marzipan, hazelnut and praline character combine with candyfloss, stewed apple and toffee but also cherries, gooseberries and cinnamon.
TASTE: Smoky and peaty with slightly ashy notes of cured ham and grilled bacon, sweet and fruity flavours of Manuka honey, liquorice roots, but also cooked apples, malt and oak spices edging toward pencil shavings.

FINISH: Still hot and spicy, with a touch of sea salt and dried seaweed.

Alc: 58.9%

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