Laphroaig Càirdeas 2018 Fino Cask Finish

51.8% drinks smoother than 52 %. Some sweetness most likely from the fino finish. Typical of islay with a lot of peat smoke iodine brine and a vegetive note

Caramel color and nose. Really punches you in the mouth with the peat and smoke, which I love, but evens out as you swallow. A real joy to drink. Clinkies!

Oooh so smooth! Easy sweet nose that then sits on the front of your tongue nicely for easy finish! Drams Up!

Wife also loves this scotch, almost as much as Lagavulin. Smokey finish is not as long as Lagavulin, and neither is the window of opportunity. However, this one is as smooth as jazz and puts her in a swinging mood..... Not certain what it tastes like, but probably ass...peaty ass.

Although my nose managed to sneak past the smoke, my mouth was indeed a casualty. Full of smoke and peat, this assault on my taste buds was welcomed and stayed true to the Laphroaig style. Very enjoyable. Bravo Laphroaig

All the typical peat stuff... big green egg, asphalt, charred meat, excessively smoked bacon (in a good way), some type of baked fish. But wait, there’s chocolate, bananas foster, and a very subtle dried fruit and sugar. This is wonderful. If I had two hours and three ounces I think I write pages on it. Wonderful. Complex. Tasty. ***Easter Egg*** Let the glass sit ten minutes after you’re done then smell...have you ever dropped a hot dog in a campfire?