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Laphroaig Càirdeas 2023 White Port & Madeira Casks
Single Malt
Laphroaig // Islay, Scotland
Gaelic for "friendship," Cairdeas is an annual release created for the Friends of Laphroaig. The 2023 release was created with three-quarters of the single malt maturing in second-fill Madeira casks and the remaining quarter finished in first-fill port casks, the majority of which were white port. Created in 1994, the Friends of Laphroaig is a loyalty program for Scotch whisky fans across the globe.
Laphroaig Cairdeas 2023 is bottled at cask strength of 52.3% ABV and is available for sale in the US beginning June 2023. (SRP $99).
Gaelic for "friendship," Cairdeas is an annual release created for the Friends of Laphroaig. The 2023 release was created with three-quarters of the single malt maturing in second-fill Madeira casks and the remaining quarter finished in first-fill port casks, the majority of which were white port. Created in 1994, the Friends of Laphroaig is a loyalty program for Scotch whisky fans across the globe. Laphroaig Cairdeas 2023 is bottled at cask strength of 52.3% ABV and is available for sale in the US beginning June 2023. (SRP $99)
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abv52.3
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typesecond-fill Madeira casks & first-fill port casks
Tasting Notes
"The nose and palate of this whisky is a beachy snack pack of aromas and flavors. The smoke element is like the smell of an old fashioned NYC pretzel cart, but set it on the seaside, letting the malty/yeastiness entwine with sea-weedy, salty air. But then the next course in the midpalate is a skewer of fresh peach, spiced ham, and green bell peppers grilled over some mossy peat, with a bite of dark chocolate, smoked tamari almonds, and tart apples to finish it out. Lots going on in this fruity, salty, smoky, slightly floral, and malty dram, but it's balanced like a winning volleyball bump pass. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
94