Laphroaig Càirdeas 2013 Port Wood Edition

Well, that's a white whale that lives up to the hype. No words for how good this is. I really need to grab a bottle of Brodir.

Fantastically complex Islay. Laphroaig is not my go-to as far as Islay whisky goes, but this offers more depth than the 10yr expresion. I would definitely let this settle down in the glass before tasting -- especially when you first open the bottle. The initial impression is very strong, and the extra time to settle in the glass will civilize and tame this impressive spirit.

Whisky Friday....get to finally have my end of week Dram!!! So this evening is a sample generously provided by Modern Drinking---thank you!! I think I've found the perfect combo in whisky. It's peat and port. Goes together like peanut butter and jelly. This is hands down the best Cairdeas I've had...all are really good, but I think this one is a step ahead of the rest. The nose greets you with plums and cigar smoke. I can smell this all day. Taste is a smooth fruit forward with a healthy backbone of smoke and ash. The smoke really plays well with the port finish. One doesn't outshine the other, but together they're just perfect. I think these aren't available anymore, so I'm that much more thankful to sample it. Thanks again to Modern Drinking for the chance.

Vanilla, raisins, cherrywood, peat and plum on the nose. Light peppery character, quite smooth, cedar, plum, cherry, hint of lemon peel.