Laphroaig Cairdeas 2022 Warehouse 1

Nose is briny, kippered herring comes to mind. Not as saline as Talisker, but it's noticeable, and adds a pleasant element to balance out the signature Laphroaig flavor. Salt and minerals are more present on the finish. Light bodied compared to other Laphroaigs. Guessing those who think this isn't "interesting enough" to be worthy of the Cairdeas line just want gimmicks - I haven't had a better Laphroig that didn't cost over $500/bottle.

Nose: Pale wheat. Nose: Gasoline and a nose full of seawater. Pungent kelp drying on the beach. Drenched chacoal. Palate: Dynamic combination of banana, honey, and vanilla with velvety peat smoke. But rich and malty at core. Finish: Overcooked popcorn with plenty of salt. Lingering wisps of peat smoke. Diluted: Nose is richer and sweeter, palate is crispy burnt ends and pork fat. The finish is sublime, with horseradish and manuka honey in equal measure.

Nose: Vanilla, lemon cookie, malt, hints of musty wharehouse, peat, seashore, iodine and baking spices. Reserved, but really enjoyable. Palate: Somewhat oily and rich with vanilla, malt, baking spices, very light peat and salt. Straight forward, but well done. Finish: Long with smoldering ash, heat and smoke. My mouth feels like a tiny furnace.

Nose: Peat, nutty, medicinal Palate: Medicinal notes, ash, burnt toffee Finish: Oak spice, white pepper This has a bit of an unusual taste and I’d probably enjoy it more if it was slightly sweeter 6.5/10

I’m not sure if it was this cairdeas or a different one but I liked it!

Nose is typical Laphroaig. Palate is more oaky than the 10 year, perhaps a bit less medicinal and more herbal/vegetal peat. Finish is a bit short. Overall it’s good but not great.

Delicious, but almost too much of a salty briny finish. Far more than even talisker. I’m glad I got a bottle and it’s definitely a very interesting laphroaig.