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Laphroaig Càirdeas 2016 Madeira Cask
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
August 3, 2017 (edited October 29, 2019)
If you've already read some of my other reviews, you can tell I am a big fan of Ardbeg and Lagavulin. Now, this surprise dram is the one that brings me right back around to considering Laphroaig in my top two, or three. This glass I've heard is quite a divider, especially newer expressions. I've noticed that some are not able to get into the Madeira cask notes here, but I not only get it nicely on the nose, I get it in the palate as well, combined with the lovely peat smack in the face I want from this distillery. I *think* that the key to enjoying this one at its full potential is to LEAVE IT NEAT!! Even at 51.6% ABV, it's a perfect taste without any help. If I am in the mood for a little wine AND that trademark Laphroaig coastal briny mouthful, this is the one I am popping open. Thanks for the sample Dreaming of Islay!
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Dreaming of Islay - Wow man, I found a whole bottle of this and brought it back from Maine. Almost closing out the bottle, and I was just thinking of how damn good this is. I am sure I'm in the minority, but I adore the Madeira casks here. I am almost thinking five stars. Crazy.
Glad you liked it, and liked it better than I did :) I'm not sure if I got the Madeira very clearly here, but then again I've never had Madeira itself so I wouldn't know it from Adam, ha!