Next up in my Laphroaig series, is a sample of the 2020 Caidreas Port and Wine that was generously provided by @ctbeck11 The nose starts with a mix of strawberry jam on toasted sourdough, tangy barbecue sauce on smoked short ribs and light diesel fumes then light florals, dark chocolate mocha and toasted almonds followed by black cherries, raspberry sorbet and tangerine orange that transitions to light ginger and freshly opened can of tennis balls with high ethanol burn. The taste is a medium mouthfeel starting with creamy and slightly tart red berries before a moderate bitter spice that quickly fades to a mix of toasted sourdough, tangy barbecue sauce smoked brisket, light ocean brine and light diesel fumes then light florals, dark chocolate covered bacon and almond croissant followed by cherries jubilee, dehydrated raspberries and tangerine orange that transitions to light ginger, asphalt and freshly opened can of tennis balls with high ethanol burn. The finish is long, starting with a mix creamy sweet red berries and orchard fruits that fade to the background of smoky barbecued meats, light ocean brine, asphalt and mildly bitter black tea. A really delicious and bold dram that the wine and port casks have imparted these slightly tart and sweet red berry flavors along with smoky meats, mild ocean brine and light spices. This suffers from some slight sour notes and the palate leans heavier on the spices than I’d prefer, but overall, it’s a hell of a dram that I think any fan of peated whiskies would thoroughly enjoy. At a price of around $90 when these were released, this was another well-priced offering that provides a unique variation to the typical Laphroaig profile that I’d happily buy a bottle today if I happen to stumble on one on the shelves for the original retail price. Ratings for the series so far: 10-year cask strength batch 11- 3.75 10-year sherry oak finish- 4.0 Lore- 4.0 2019 Caidreas Triple Wood- 3.75 2020 Caidreas Port and Wine - 3.75