The LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS mark is filed in the category of Wines and Spirits Products . Plenty of tcp, iodine, sea salt. It's just wave after wave of LAPHROAIG crashing over the palate in a carbon copy of the nose. Wood, dried fruits, dry red wine, cold smoke, maritime, honey, very sweet pastries, grain, earth, grasses, lemon, spices, Ash, grapefruit, lemon, wood, minimal berries, some chocolate, pepper. Its the yearly Friends of Laphroaig release, and as such it makes its way slowly around the world, available from the Laphroaig webshop exclusively for FoL members, as well as popping up on the shelf in markets they cant ship to. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Single Malt Scotch Whisky. BBQ peach, vanilla poached pear, becoming more medicinal, slight iodine, menthol, mint intertwined with smoke, chlorine, some dry exotic wood spices. The fresh, salty sea breeze returns, accompanied by an intense peat smell and mineral notes. Please see the FAQ for more. A lot has already been written about this bottling. Time will tell if Laphroaig retains the same joint role arrangement when they announce a replacement for John Campbell. Peppery entry, sweet peat, brine, wine influence a tangy sweet sour layer, Long, salty and peppery, vanilla wafers, and again wine notes emerge after the heat resides. For 90 Id gladly buy a bottle. It has a relatively oily viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively strong intensity. Lochlea release their inaugural bottle this year. Delicious malt that adds a new touch to the Cairdeas over the wine barrels. First fill bourbon casks and Amontillado Sherry finish. 2013 marked a move to non-age statement releases and more colourful, consistent packaging. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Conclusions: Twice as many notes as some of the others here. The information on the specified age of 8 years comes from John Campbell himself. The Distillery Manager, Alan McConnochie, takes on a less public role here too; the distillery managers role is spread between all three distilleries. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Support Malt Each Month By Becoming A Patron. Its a wee bit too tasty. Port and wine casks. I hardly find port wine here at first, but rather red wine. You can probably snag some releases from previous years here as well. Campfire, leather, machine oil and all that lovely stuff, Young and sharp. Warehouse 1s rare four-storey construction, with varying levels of temperature and humidity, and exposure to rugged conditions tease out our enigmatic flavours and lend a maritime quality to the final whisky. The alcohol is relatively well integrated and has a relatively heavy body. If you're a fan of rather savoury whiskies that boast heavy wafts of TCP, smoked meats and sea breeze, this is one you need to pay attention to. This is one of those whiskies where when you first taste it you get hit with a smack of peat and other strong flavours and think this stuff is incredible. Laphroaig Cairdeas Port and Wine Casks / Feis Ile 2020 Sometimes referred to as the most richly flavoured of all Scotch whiskies, Laphroaig is one of the most iconic island distilleries. I have sweet liquorice, smoked clams and dates wrapped in bacon. Using someone else's notes / reviews to claim points. For flavours of peat, smoke and sea salt that soar with bitter maritime character. Shop by category. This years Port and Wine Casks edition delivers proudly on a growing dynasty of tasty releases. we have a slight editorial slip for which I must apologies the final 2021 notes are missing from the article above we will rectify ASAP but in the meantime: Laphroaig Cirdeas 2021 Edition 58.9% 89 Pedro Ximenes finish Colour: peaty highland river water On the nose: blackcurrant cordial, blackcurrant and menthol Halls Soothers, eucalyptus, boiled sweets, the new black Sports Mixtures, ashy and a little medicinal, Sunkist raisins, sticky baked figs served with mint and dark chocolate ice-cream In the mouth: mellow, rounded, balanced with a light whipped butter texture, deep dark sweet flavours and more refined peat, salted dark chocolate, dates, dry peat, minty and menthol on the finish with tobacco and leather Conclusion: great release to end an era on. You should know that we will store your details securely just in case we need to get in touch with you about your post in the future. The legend of Laphroaig spans over 200 years. Laphroaig Cairdeas Series Whisky Is a Complex Crowd-Pleaser Food & Drink Laphroaig's New Cairdeas Series Whisky Is a Complex and Affordable Crowd-Pleaser Oleksandra Naumenko / Shutterstock. a nice oily mouthfeel. Please enter your details to make it easier for us to help you further. Prices vary based on delivery destination (it's a tax thing), so please change it if you're not shipping within United States as it might affect the price! The alcohol stings something in the nose. Please accept you have read and understand these new Terms and Conditions to login into your account and get access to the new Friends of Laphroaig programme. Cask Details: Triple Matured Ex-Bourbon Barrel followed by Quarter Casks followed by European Oak Perdo Ximenes Hogsheads. Please click here for more details. A creamy mouthfeel bears notes of dark chocolate and fresh herbs, oranges and slightly salty notes. The bourbon barrels bring subtle lightness and sweetness to the whisky; the port casks bring heft and a chewy, mouth-coating syrupy character. I have sampled this bottle for a few friends and this is the reaction every time - at first a wow, followed by a this just doesnt work. Today is already turning into a day of annoyance, Its my birthday and Ill mix my drinks if I w, Great trip down to Bristol this weekend, finishing, Laphroaig Cirdeas Cask Strength Triple Wood, The Lakes Whiskymakers Editions: Liberty, Fis le 2021 Lagavulin 13yo and Caol Ila 12yo. Fairly sweet on the palate, slightly vanilla, then the spices rise, quite strong. The information on this website is only meant for personal, non commercial use. After a few seconds I get the feeling that the smoke is coming to the fore a little more. Drm Mr Glen Garioch 2011, Glenrothes 2009 and Benriach 2008, Laphroaig Cirdeas 2020 Port & Wine Casks, Billy A. is drinking a 19|Gose - Solero V2 (2022) by Brew By Numbers at BrewDog Ealing, Billy A. is drinking a Post Mortem #2 (Pinot Noir) by Barney's Beer at Untappd at Home, Billy A. is drinking a Post Mortem #1 (Chardonnay) by Barney's Beer at Untappd at Home, Billy A. is drinking a Storming the Emperor's Castle: the Original, 3 Year Aged by Castle Rock Brewery at Untappd at Home, Billy A. is drinking a Mallow Mafia by BrewDog at Untappd at Home, Quarter casks finished in first-fill bourbon plus a pair of sherry butts, 50% ex-bourbon hogsheads (11yo), 50% first-fill ex-bourbon (15, 17 and 19yo). JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Please make sure you're logged in to purchase. When it comes to giving, no perfect gift is complete without thoughtful wrapping to match. Bottled at a fixed strength of 52.2% for a memorable experience to share with your Friends. Transformed with water it gives rich toffee, fresh orchard fruits, vanilla and baking spices, and a strong dry ashy and chalky finish. With our new bottle engraving and gift wrapping, the gift of Laphroaig has leveled up. Welcome back. Tasting notes are nutty, combined with a blend of toffee and cinnamon on the nose. Deep mouthfeel, brilliant. Okay, it has a subliminal acidity, the malt is not bad either, but it is not particularly complex - a vatting made from 3 types of cask - after all. In my opinion a very well done malt. 57.2% ABV. New Whiskies 31 May 2019 Fis le 2019 Official Bottlings. Lots and lots of peat and ash straight away. Follow the descriptions by Archer and didi1893. Nice Laphroaig with the dark portfruits and berry grapes, as well as the mothball aroma that I love so much about Laphroaig. Monitoring product quality, cost, and delivery to confirm that all three remain within approved guidelines, Ensuring that the distillery employees meet production goals, Working with the Master Distillers [or Master Blenders] to make new whisky products while making sure that existing output maintains quality standards, Confirming that the distillery complies with health and safety regulations, Organising proper equipment maintenance and recording details about overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Recording key information about the whisky production process, Filling out any necessary regulatory documentation to comply with the requirements of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Working with human resources and the distillery management team to recruit new employees when required, Serving as a brand ambassador to promote the distillery at public events. Overall not spicy. Thank you!Well let you know when this product is back in stock. On the palate you get the expected smoke up front. Cherries, raisins, raspberries, figs and currants gradually give way to Bensdorp cocoa and roasted aromas. In terms of taste, I find this Laphroaig extremely mild yet voluminous despite its typical laphi genes Fruity peat with salt and a few drops of iodine rest on the palate, warm, smoky wood tones mix with sweet fruit elements, hazelnuts stick on the tongue. 2002 b. But once you go back into the glass and drink some more, things are discordant and the flavours really dont congeal. I also find the smell of two flints hitting each other. Your email address will not be published. The barrels are expressive, but never overdo the basic character of this exceptional distillery. On the nose: Baked madeira cake crust, butter caramel, gingerbread, spun-sugar, gentle subtle smoke, churros, apricot jam. Sweet rich notes of molasses, pine wood smoke, and cola at the end. 2017. aus der Sammlung. This block is only visible for Whiskybase members. The Friends of Laphroaig is a free membership club, rather like the Ardbeg Committee, but rewards those who either buy their whisky directly from Laphroaig or enter the bottle-codes when purchased elsewhere. You must be of legal purchase age to enter this website, 'Welcome back. 51.8% ABV. Dunnage-matured, first-fill ex-Maker's Mark casks, 8yo. Along with the annual release, there have been a couple of other releases under the Laphroaig Cirdeas name: Your email address will not be published. 2017. aus der Sammlung. Its hard to call a Cairdeas release an unexpected winnertheir disappointments are few and far between. Approximately 80. Toffee, milk chocolate, cinammon, dark fruits, iodine, not very medicinal, simple and pleasant. This websites is intended to serve general information purposes only. Add tasting tags by clicking the flavours you recognized in this whisky. Say slinte with Laphroaig, and so much more with the bottle. Required fields are marked *. While a multitude of oily and thick "legs" sticks to the glass wall, intense peat rises with a sweet fruit note. An excellent end from @clutc, Snowy out First @billyscoffeepics piccy in the, I like @o2sbe. Char, leather, and woody resin. Whiskybase B.V. is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the use of this website or resulting from or related to the use of information presented on or made available through this website or damages resulting from the non-availability of this website. As for Cirdeas: the Laphroaig website notes that these special editions celebrate the Friends of Laphroaig, and friendship in general. Personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. via the website of Whiskybase B.V. or by email, shall be used solely for the purpose for which the personal data is provided to Whiskybase B.V., for instance the reaction to requests for information. Multi-element whisky finishes can get a little muddy, particularly when youve got more than two in the mix, but this Cairdeas does an impressive job of highlighting all three in the final product. On the nose: Sweet red fruits, dry peat, sitting unharmoniously, ruby port more prominent than wine, toasted sugar, spicy peat, jam rolly-polly, raspberry Danish pastry, a little chalky and dry, ashy smoke. Were excited to introduce special gift wrapping and a personalized card, available for any bottle of Laphroaig purchased on our site. With some fruity notes as well as aromatics, the cask finish imparts only slight flavour without becoming disloyal to the distillery's characteristic flavours. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. Long and a bit dry. A fresh sea breeze is carried over from the harbor. Matured in our iconic warehouse a skipping-stones throw from the Islay coast. Taking responsibility for your own actions. John Campbell took on a role previously held by industry legends Ian Hunter and Bessie Williamson. Mens Journal has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. All to many companies are thinking about how much the customers will pay not how much the customers are worth. 59.5% ABV. Laphroaig was perhaps more popular in the 90s, at least comparatively so. Barbecued pineapple, icing sugar, anchovy oil, Heavy tar fumes and spiced kebabs, a flash of plum brandy, fading to charred biscuits yielding to sweetly smoked salmon mousse and lemon, White pepper, briny air, candied peel with coal tar overtones. For more information please read our. Pull phenol and iodine powerfully through the nose at the first nosing, mineral peat and an initially dominant alcohol note show the nose in which direction it is going Salt and algae, sea and stormy surf, tar, disinfectant and as my daughter always says: " Dead man in the moor ";-) with sweet red fruits with caramel and toffee. This 8 year old single malt whisky at 50,5% matured in bourbon casks and is from 2011. Water really helped but a super. I like it better on the nose with a little water, but the mouthfeel is more intense and interesting with the full 52% vol. Rich grapey-sweet wine notes initially overlay the smoky accents, raspberry cream, vanilla, strawberries are also on board, the variety of berries continues to pick up speed with blackberries and currants and is complemented by dark stone fruit such as plums and black cherries, and then slowly, too sometimes the medicinal peat smoke, freshly unpacked bandages, a couple of gauze bandages and plasters, recognizably maritime, algae and iodine, fried seaweed, the ship's diesel emits a few heavy, oily clouds of soot, the campfire on the sandy beach washed by the salty seawater also has a few other duroplastics, plus a variety of spice and herbal notes, a little star anise, thyme and chamomile, dried peppermint, coriander seeds and some fennel seed, Toffee at the beginning, a wacky interplay of medical accents and creamy berry fruitiness follows, the mouth is first padded with gauze bandages before it is taped shut with a strip of Hansaplast, an English wine gum is inserted through a small gap, sugared currants and ripe raspberries, sour cherries bathe in vanilla cream, the crispy seaweed keeps popping in and bringing out the maritime-salty side, a small puddle of brackish seawater with a thin veil of engine oil on top, the heavy peat smoke with its greasy ash note becomes more complex over time, now we come again the spices stand out with allspice and cinnamon, and the herbs are no slouch either, thyme and chamomile stand out, A smooth medium length finish with toasted oak and a puff of vanilla and cinnamon peat smoke, the heavy sooty ash cloud settles at the same time a gentle aroma of canned peaches escapes the cheeks, ending dry, the herbal notes gradually fading, a faint echo of the berry wine notes appear, ending slightly mineral-salty with a small trace of iodine. 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Powerful, smoky - sweet aromas feel very soft on the tongue before they show their full strength. Dark, more red fruits. To bring you this article I was fortunate to buy into a bottle split of each of the expressions. At first he seemed a little closed. Taste and explore without buying a whole bottle. Overall this series has been strong and largely consistent. Some of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. From important dates to inside jokes, or even a simple I love you, a special message on your bottle is as meaningful as the spirit itself. On the nose, a balanced mixture of wine / port (where the port notes already dominate) and the character of the lacquer. Entdecke Laphroaig 2002 Cairdeas 15 years old Friends of Laphroaig 2017 Scotch Whisky in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Very mild, nothing burns - even with these ash and flint notes. But there is a huge problem at the back. . and somehow so different. Laphroaig The Whisky Barrel 10th Anniversary Cask. 51.3% ABV. Please accept that you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in line with the Privacy Policy. tax 300,00 Excl. Size 700 ml 750 ml Bottle code L0135 SB1 2131, L0136 SB1 2131 Barcode 2002 b. It's the post-2013 period that this review covers. 51.4% ABV. The smoke and peat are there, the grease on the barbecue sizzles. Smoke, sweetness of dark dried fruits, with spices and cinnamon, but in the end it gives way a little. Otherwise the red fruit sweetness is the next to last long, everything else fades away rather quickly. Founded in 1815, our legacy is defined by the dedication, craftmanship and kinship passed down by generations of masterful distillers. Sweet. about Pro$hibition Vin Jaune Single Cask Review, 2022 Laphroaig Cairdeas Warehouse 1 Review, Laphroaig Cairdeas 2021 Pedro Ximenez Review, 2019 Laphroaig Cairdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength Review, Laphroaig 2014 Cairdeas Review Amontillado Cask, Laphroaig 10 Year Sherry Oak Finish Review, Pro$hibition Vin Jaune Single Cask Review. In the mouth: Thin on the mouth, non-descript fruit, forceful smoky peat, eventually sweet iodine, menthol, dry pencil shavings, coal smoke and a sweet finish. Dunnage-matured, first-fill ex-Makers Mark casks, 8yo. Laphroaig Cairdeas 2021 Pedro Ximenez - Details and Tasting Notes Whiskey Details Cask Strength | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color Style: Single Malt (Scotch) Region: Islay, Scotland Distiller: Laphroaig Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Cask: ex-Bourbon, ex-Quarter Cask, ex-PX Age: NAS ABV: 58.9% Batch: 2021 This expression pays tribute to this notable warehouse on-premise, and I originally tasted this release for the first time while standing in Warehouse 1 on the Isle of Islay in Scotland. Where distillery manager roles are retained, they are increasingly focussed on operations rather than PR. On the nose: Smoky and earthy, dry salty and vinous, spun sugar, white pepper, baked sweet pastry. Bourbon casks. Your email address will not be published. no indication of agenot cheapbut a wonderful Laphi that really impresses! Laphroaig is one of those reliable Islay distilleries. Finish: Still hot and spicy, with a touch of sea salt and dried seaweed. However, Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. The entire set was purchased on the secondary market for 1000 which is not widely above RRP. The first impression was one of a dirty oven and oven cleaner with loads of roasty char notes and a faint chemical aroma. Laphroaigs New Cairdeas Series Whisky Is a Complex and Affordable Crowd-Pleaser. Atom Supplies Limited, Unit 1 Ton Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA, UK. Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is reserved for the Friends of Laphroaig collective. Please accept that you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in line with the Privacy Policy. Salty and sweet fruity in taste pulled pork from the smoker with Worcester. One of the best deals in peated scotch today is Laphroaigs annual limited edition Cairdeas series (pronounced car-chuss and meaning friendship in gaelic). A peppery palate starts before brine and wine blend nicely, and it finishes much like the nose. Overall, a well-balanced Laphroaig with plenty to love. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Graham, Really enjoyed the article. Tasting the range demonstrates that the punchy powerful Islay spirit is much more versatile than I had previously thought especially when handled with skill and care. Rich, phenolic peat smoke with sun-warm tar cardboard, with "crisp", well-hung seaweed, Hansaplast, dried fish - must be a laphi Starts on the tongue with some force, but is velvety and creamy at the same time. A slightly different Cairdeas and really tasty if you like fruity notes in Laphroaig. Fine. Be one of the first to get your hands on a bottle of Cirdeas 2022! Im confident that a distillery manager designing a long running range of whiskies such as the Cirdeas is fairly unusual, and set to become more-so as the industry pivots to incorporate more Master Blender roles. We would never expect a bottle of Laphroaig to last a long time. In the video stream for "Live Fis le 2020", John Campbell says that 85% of the material was spent in Portwood barriques for the entire maturation period and 15% of the whiskys, initially 5 years in Bourbonwood and then 3 years in Red Wine Barriques. Our Cirdeas expression for 2022 reflects how Friends bring out more in each other. Master of Malt is a registered trade mark of Atom Supplies Limited. I kinda still love young Laphroaigs for that. Delicious. Single Malt Scotch Whisky. I gave up on following the Cairdeas after the 2016 edition. Lots of Laphi, nice sweetness, positive that the wine and port do not stand out, but only bring in a slight fruitiness. Approximately 65. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. Access to over 2.4 million ratings and reviews, More than 200.000 bottles available from retailers around the world, The most trusted source of factual bottle information available. Cairdeas has a few things worth admiration, even amid a saturated market of limited edition whiskies: Its always affordable (around $100); its always tasty (a variety of cask finishes keeps things exciting); its always relatively easy to find. Tax . I particularly appreciate how it is consistently available, relatively affordable and reliable (often much, much better) dram. Medium-long finish, with a clearly dry and smoky finish. In and of itself this is a very good malt, but the barrel is so on top that for me it is completely lacking in balance. 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The sometimes contradictory aromas do not always run harmoniously next to each other, but like to cross each other's paths, but this only increases the fun in the mouth, as boredom is guaranteed. Signature Laphroaig peat with red wine dryness and clear presence of grapes in the mix in general. If I were to consider the cost of the bottle (at least in the US), I would easily rate this a buy, though, honestly, I did skip it as we already have an open bottle of the PX cask at home and I prefer that a hair over this even if it is not cask strength. Still tastes like a melted solero. Only 1536 bottles. Just the right ABV, Peat will stay in your mouth for a very long time. Great malt! This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed . Breuckelen Distilling 77 Whiskey 8yr Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #6, Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources. Is the Cirdeas range a fitting celebration not only of friendship but of the hard-working distillery manager John Campbell? Dates pop up, but it sticks with the rich chocolate rather than fruit, More restrained than last time, but with a slight ashiness of youve not caught this at the peak of maturation. Moderately complex. As an 8-year wine barrel Lafouge, I really like it! Typical Laphroaig notes such as peat, phenolic smoke, seaweed in harmony with the fruit notes (peach, dried light fruits), sweetness and wine gum. Well integrated alcohol, a tiny bit of water opens up the aroma a lot. So even after the good stuff is gone, youll have a sentiment that outlasts the Scotch. That information will be held by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy The Bensdorp cocoa from the nose returns with mineral notes and smoldering peat. On the one hand, the usual suspects such as peat, salt, iodine, seaweed, smoky wood towards the burning campfire fight for dominance, on the other hand, sweet caramel and fruity wine aromas seduce the senses and have another with an incredibly creamy mouthfeel Trump in hand A great bottling, although the 2020 Port & Wine Casks Cairdeas unfortunately does not quite come close to the gigantic Port Cairdeas from 2013 Dusky pink with a reddish-orange shimmer, the Cairdeas shines expectantly in the Premium Snifter. Dry and phenolic. Medium bodied with notes of sweet char, molasses, and maritime meat. Shop by category. Subtle smoke, churros, apricot jam list of laphroaig cairdeas from previous years here as well as the mothball aroma that love. Back in stock legacy is defined by the dedication, craftmanship and kinship passed down generations! Smoke and peat are there, the gift of Laphroaig, and it finishes much like the:! 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