Bottled at a fixed strength of 52.2%, this release honors a treasured partner whose contribution to our reknowned flavor profile is now given well deserved recognition. Time will tell if Laphroaig retains the same joint role arrangement when they announce a replacement for John Campbell. With increasing reliance on technological developments, the art and mystery of the operation of a distillery is increasingly predictable and repeatable. John Campbell, the master distiller a Laphroaig, tells the story of the whisky and how it was distilled in August 2003, making it almost 12 years old . A well written, concise history lesson on the uneasy relationship between Laphroig and its whisky making neighbors. Laphroaig Cairdeas 2016 51.6% ABV ScotchNoob Mark: Price Range: $80 - $90 Acquired: (750 ml bottle) Purchased at K&L Wines in Redwood City, CA, $80 Islay / Laphroaig / Malt / Peat / Scotch / Single Malt Share This! 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. An interesting read and intriguing bottle. Taste and explore a dram without buying a whole bottle! Redcurrant, blackcurrant, with a little iodine and camphor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Not quite as over the top as V1 and much more beery. Please enter your details to make it easier for us to help you further. n: little peat, fruit, pleasant, oily, fresh fruit, caramel, plums, dark chocolate. I kinda still love young Laphroaigs for that. Were excited to introduce special gift wrapping and a personalized card, available for any bottle of Laphroaig purchased on our site. Single Malt Scotch Whisky. In the mouth: Vuttery toffee and smoky peat, glazed almond croissants, apricot, quince jelly, dry caramel, creamy texture, dry caramel, charcoal, peat, and oak spices with a short, salty finish. Thanks for this, Graham. Plenty of tcp, iodine, sea salt. A lot has already been written about this bottling. Laphroaig have a very traditional approach to the role of the distillery manager, who runs the whisky production whilst also shaping the products that are released. I would not have guessed port and red wine barrels blindly. Very mild, nothing burns - even with these ash and flint notes. Dark, more red fruits. On the nose: Sweet smoke, juicy plum, a little Christmas cake spice, iodine, pine disinfectant, charred pork fat, cold dusty hearth. Chapeau. Smoke, sweetness of dark dried fruits, with spices and cinnamon, but in the end it gives way a little. In the mouth: Sweet smoke, baked fruit streusel, toasted and charred oak, crystalised ginger, After Eight chocolates, smoky iodine, aromatic peat, medium finish. Your email address will not be published. Tap to bring up your browser menu and select 'Add to homescreen' to pin the Master of Malt website. Great combination of fruits and typical Laphroaig smoke with perfect drinking strength. I love the Cairdeas bottlings and i am looking forward to a Cairdeas master edition from 2010 that is on its way. Please accept that you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in line with the Privacy Policy. Cocktails: Part One. Taste all of our classic Laphroaig flavours amplified in one glass. 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. This years Port and Wine Casks edition delivers proudly on a growing dynasty of tasty releases. These references and hyperlinks are included for information purposes only and are selected by Whiskybase B.V. in good faith. You get a generous fistful of points for each bottle purchase, so really any self-respecting Laphroaig fan should be on the Oak tier. Required fields are marked *. Tasting notes are nutty, combined with a blend of toffee and cinnamon on the nose. The reproduction and publishing (of parts of) the content of this website for non personal and/or commercial use, in whatever form, or in whatever way, is prohibited without the prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. Smokey, peat, salted caramel. Alternating sweetness and saltiness. Stock management is area which is also increasingly seeing the use of computer systems to optimise and eliminate the random casks found at the back of warehouses. Laphroaig Whisky Distillery Laphroaig Cirdeas 2022 Warehouse 1 (70cl, 52.2%) Unfortunately, we can't ship Laphroaig Cirdeas 2022 Warehouse 1 to the United States at the moment, but we've got some friends who can. The alcohol is well integrated, nothing burned or tingled. 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. The scheme has run since 1994 and delivers a range of tiered bonuses, illustrated below. This cozy fireplace-like note with liquorice stays in my throat for a long time and in my nose when I exhale. Okay Laphi, but he doesn't knock your socks off. Rich but not overpowering and holding its strength well. Shop by category. Cirdeas 2021 is triple matured in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, followed by quarter casks and finally in European oak hogsheads containing PX sherry. Clear toffee and milk chocolate. 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. Sea seasoning with iodine. Size 700 ml 750 ml Bottle code L0135 SB1 2131, L0136 SB1 2131 Barcode Ive never had so much blackcurrant from PX and loved it, it avoided being too sweet due to the peat and medicinal notes. He enjoys discussions with the wider whisky community and may resemble the average Malt reader. And not only because its near my, Great night out at the @sikthofficial 20th anniver. Flat as a pancake, so more wine-like than beery. Please see the FAQ for more. Whiskybase B.V.Zwaanshals 5303035 KS RotterdamThe NetherlandsKVK: 60207205VAT: NL853809112B01. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The legend of Laphroaig spans over 200 years. On the nose: Prickly peat, clean crisp spirit, dry vanilla, chalky and ashy, white fruit and apricot, dry smoke and light honey. 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). Good job Laph! A fresh sea breeze is carried over from the harbor. Well integrated alcohol, a tiny bit of water opens up the aroma a lot. Approximately 75. The strong smoke and cools down on the palate. Bright sweet, with smoked plums and raisins, with warm smoke from a dying fire, with pepper. Cranberry. Other companies take quite a different approach to the running of their distilleries, where their distillery manager takes on more of a functional role while the master blender or whisky maker is the celebrity face of the brand. All to many companies are thinking about how much the customers will pay not how much the customers are worth. On the nose: Smoky and earthy, dry salty and vinous, spun sugar, white pepper, baked sweet pastry. The 2022 Cirdeas honors our iconic Warehouse 1. An occasional visitor to distilleries and a member of the odd whisky club. First fill bourbon and Fino sherry casks. 51.4% ABV. Thank you!Well let you know when this product is back in stock. 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. 2002 b. I hardly find port wine here at first, but rather red wine. At first he seemed a little closed. Mouth tingling sensation. The smell of fresh shellfish mixes with the salty sea air, seaweed and algae. The nose is pure Laphroaig. I have a bottle here, fresh and just opened, so let's dive on in. Finish: Still hot and spicy, with a touch of sea salt and dried seaweed. While they started out with more interesting vattings of casks, they have become a little less complex in recent years, focusing on fan favourites and finishes. Very not bad. Medium and dry finish with lots of chocolate and toffee, still rich smoke, bitter herbs, fresh plums and apricots. 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. nice interaction of Laphroaig DNA and barrel maturation (s). The overall impression then becomes somewhat drier. 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. Larger volumes of aging stock, again, require particular attention from the master blender to ensure profitable utilisation of stocks. For 2020, Laphroaig blended whisky aged in second fill Ruby port barriques with a second batch of whisky aged in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in red wine casks for about three years. Id also like to add that whilst the article was in editing Barry MacAffer was promoted from assistant distillery manager to the top role. Only letters and optionally some numbers and/or underscores. In the mouth: quite direct with peat smoke, sharp under-ripe fruit, medicinal peat, earthy on the mid-palate, peppery, chilli, chalk, becoming creamy and approachable with water, long lingering finish of pencil shavings, crayons, and cheap cigar. Press Esc to cancel. no indication of agenot cheapbut a wonderful Laphi that really impresses! Seaweed and iodine heavy, red fruit sweetness. Please click here for more details. The Distillery Manager, Alan McConnochie, takes on a less public role here too; the distillery managers role is spread between all three distilleries. 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. Nose: Medicinal, nutty and sweet with notes of pine tar, strong almond and marzipan, hazelnut and praline character combine with candyfloss, stewed apple and toffee but also cherries, gooseberries and cinnamon. Any disputes arising out of the entrance or use of this website and/or the use of information derived from this website shall exclusively be submitted to and finally be resolved by the competent court in Utrecht, the Netherlands. This limited-edition single malt, aged in first-fill ex-Maker's Mark bourbon barrels, dials up our quintessential Laphroaig taste. Taste: Smoky and peaty with slightly ashy notes of cured ham and grilled bacon but also sweet and fruity flavours of Manuka honey, liquorice roots, but also cooked apples, malt and oak spices edging toward pencil shavings. 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. Beyond interesting cask selection, higher strength, and a lack of age statements, the theme that binds the annual releases together is the Distillery Manager and Master Blender John Campbell. The information on the specified age of 8 years comes from John Campbell himself. Showing 'NV Laphroaig Cairdeas Warehouse Single Malt' search results in USA. Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Thanks for the article! Average rating is 87.94 points. 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. You can taste our island heritage in every bottle. Now dark fruits emerge from the background. By clicking Notify me! (and ticking the box, if applicable), you confirm New Whiskies 31 May 2019 Fis le 2019 Official Bottlings. Unsubscribe at any time. 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. INTRODUCING CIRDEAS 2021 EDITION. Hints of iodine and disinfectant can be felt. That information will be held by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy With some fruity notes as well as aromatics, the cask finish imparts only slight flavour without becoming disloyal to the distillery's characteristic flavours. The prices quoted below are rough estimates, supported by some additional knowledge from the Laphroaig visitor centre. The closest role, Operations Director, is held by Richard Beattie. After the addition of water has pushed the barrel a little into the background, a young, impetuous Laphroaig remains, who I liked much better in previous Cairdeas versions. The reputation and quality of these restaurants is maintained day in and day out by the head chef of each restaurant. Theres been an array of releases over the years, each showing off the distillerys focus of the moment. By clicking Sign up, you confirm that you have read, understand and agree to our Privacy Policy. Initially blessed with a good dose of smoke, he adds one or two shovels of peat over time and really fires up the stove. Whiskybase is founded in 2007 with the goal to create the biggest resource of whisky information in the world. Again smoke and smoked goods. Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 years old. I also find sweet notes such as sultanas and leather, but above all - what I like best is this smell of metal processing companies, locksmiths or blacksmiths. On the nose, a balanced mixture of wine / port (where the port notes already dominate) and the character of the lacquer. "The number of independent bottlers who finish our good stuff from bourbon barrels in some weird wine and sweet wine barrels and then sell them for expensive money is legion, we should try, too." Char, leather, and woody resin. Medium-long finish, with a clearly dry and smoky finish. A rich and peaty Scotch whisky that exudes complex flavours and smokiness, Laphroaig's Cairdeas Fino Cask is a refreshing alternative to their usual offerings. Follow the descriptions by Archer and didi1893. This years Port and Wine Casks release keeps the streak alive with an unexpected blend of cask influences that come together in beautiful fashion. Lagavulin 16 for example. Otherwise the red fruit sweetness is the next to last long, everything else fades away rather quickly. Port Wood Finish. John Campbell took on a role previously held by industry legends Ian Hunter and Bessie Williamson. Not sure I'd buy this though. Deep mouthfeel, brilliant. The information on this website is composed and maintained with continuous care and attention by Whiskybase B.V.. Arranged by The Whisky Sleuth and skilfully photographed by Ian Robinson. The smoldering peat fire still wafts in the background. 50% ex-bourbon hogsheads (11yo), 50% first-fill ex-bourbon (15, 17 and 19yo) 2011. I gave up on following the Cairdeas after the 2016 edition. Sweet. The information provided on this website is not intended as an advice in any way. Laphroaig is one of those reliable Islay distilleries. Say slinte with Laphroaig, and so much more with the bottle. My traditional Christmas leftovers pie, featuring, A couple of summary pics from over on @billyscoffe, A cast-iron pizza experiment, after watching @josh, Last gig of the year. Scotch Cairdeas Laphroaig Laphroaig 2022 Cairdeas Distiller: Laphroaig Bottler: Laphroaig ABV: 52.2% Age: NAS Price: $$$$$ 89 Distiller More of that smoke and butteriness carries on into medium-long finish, with a pop of fruit flavor showing up at the end. A bit of a revelation really 7/10 Overall this series has been strong and largely consistent. Warehouse 1's rare four-storey construction, with variying levels of temperature and humidity, exploits its exposed position on our shoreline to tease out these enigmatic flavours. Then fruit and berry sweetness kicks in. 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 With water there was some more red fruit and more creamy. I will look out for that. Your assessment of these is added assurance that I havent been missing out. The sweetness of fruit with the sweetness of vanilla. However, Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. First-fill Makers Mark casks with quarter cask finish. Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is reserved for the Friends of Laphroaig collective. Its the post-2013 period that this review covers. You must be of legal purchase age to enter this website, 'Welcome back. Signature Laphroaig peat with red wine dryness and clear presence of grapes in the mix in general. But we could do with your support each month think of it as buying us a dram. Laphroaig Cairdeas 2020- Details and Tasting Notes Whiskey Details Region: Islay, Scotland Distiller: Laphroaig Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Cask: ex-Bourbon, 2nd-Fill Ruby Port Barriques, ex-Red Wine Age: NAS ABV: 52% Cask Strength | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color Batch: 2020 Price: $90 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! Conclusions: Twice as many notes as some of the others here. The iconic warehouse no less, wow, great stories and sounds like a great Cairdeas release too. A creamy mouthfeel bears notes of dark chocolate and fresh herbs, oranges and slightly salty notes. Nutmeg, cloves. Founded in 1815, our legacy is defined by the dedication, craftmanship and kinship passed down by generations of masterful distillers. I particularly appreciate how it is consistently available, relatively affordable and reliable (often much, much better) dram. Laphroaig adheres to the SWA Code of Practice for the Responsible Marketing and Promotion of Scotch Whisky. We dont want to partner with brands. Ive never had so much blackcurrant from PX and loved it, it avoided being too sweet due to the peat and medicinal notes. 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. Moderate mouthfeel that focuses on sweet fruits, jammy complexity and a cream sweetness on the back palate. Trademark Serial Number is a Unique ID to identify the LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS mark in USPTO. 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. Taking responsibility for your own actions. In no event Whiskybase B.V. gives any guarantee or accepts any liability in relation to the content, use and availability of such websites. Past releases have showcased single wood finishessmaller quarter casks from bourbon country, and fino sherry casks from Spains hallowed fortified wine producers. This grabbed my attention; bourbon forward with sherry doing the backing vocals only. Enter your search keyword. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. The alcohol stings something in the nose. Only 1536 bottles. Special bottlings from Laphroaig are always the Cirdeas editions. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch! Our Cirdeas expression for 2022 reflects how Friends bring out more in each other. 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. Reasonable; interesting, but not as tasty as previous years and slightly out of balance. A really nice ''Laphroaig''. 60% sherry and 40% bourbon, vatted and finished in ex-bourbon. Transformed with water it gives rich toffee, fresh orchard fruits, vanilla and baking spices, and a strong dry ashy and chalky finish. For 90 Id gladly buy a bottle. I have slightly sour notes on my nose. 300,00 Incl. Eerily meaty as a result, less bacon but real beef steak on the sizzle zone. Overall this series has been strong and largely consistent. Thanks for the submission Adamh. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. That's a promise. Founded in 1815, our legacy is defined by the dedication, craftmanship and kinship passed down by generations of masterful distillers. It's soft and round and savory in its sweet way. Your pallet lacks depth. 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. Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V. and is under no circumstances liable for damages of whatever nature, in anyway resulting from the non timely receipt or processing of emails or other electronic messages sent to Whiskybase B.V.. All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to, copyrights, trademark rights and database rights related to the information, text, images, logos, photographs and illustrations on this website and regarding the lay-out and design thereof are the property of Whiskybase B.V. and/or have been licensed to Whiskybase B.V. by the owner(s) of those rights. Add tasting tags by clicking the flavours you recognized in this whisky. Although the exact etymology isn't known, Laphroaig is said to mean "broad hollow by the bay" in Gaelic. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest adventures, workouts, destinations, and more. Please log in to your Friends of Laphroaig account. On the nose: Berry fruitiness, gentle peat, red fruits remain, some caramel giving depth, baked oat biscuits, milk chocolate, cinnamon buns, and a pinch of clove, some cherrywood chips on the BBQ. It's unlike 2015 and the other releases that don't focus on unique maturation casks like a wine finish or quarter cask, and it's a refreshing show of Laphroaig's ability to make delicious things with the space and tools they have already. Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky, 43% alc./vol. Other producers seem to be doing away with the distillery managers and spreading the responsibilities to other roles. Laphroaig Cairdeas Overall rating 87.92/100 votes 540 Whiskybase ID WB176213 Category Single Malt Distillery Laphroaig Bottler Distillery Bottling Bottling serie Fis le 2020 Port & Wine Casks Bottled 05.2020 Casktype Bourbon Casks, Ruby Port & Wine Casks Strength 52.0 % Vol. Unmistakably a Laphroaig! Approximately 50. These flavors form interesting contrasts. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. We have 1,000s of 30ml drams in stock! Long-ish finish which eventually sweetens ever so slightly. A inviting nose of light peat, iodine, vanilla, and grapes. Toffee, milk chocolate, cinammon, dark fruits, iodine, not very medicinal, simple and pleasant. But Laphroaig once again has taken a number of parts and delivered a greater sum for the whole. No o-tone Mr. Campbell can but imagine yourself well. Pungent stone, ash, burning wood and char, a sweet undertone and apricot candies. The typical cooling and phenolic smoke is immediately surrounded by a pleasant sweetness. Is the Cirdeas range a fitting celebration not only of friendship but of the hard-working distillery manager John Campbell? Peat water and creamy caramel flow over the tongue into the palate, peppery sharpness tingles on the tongue, the mouthfeel is extremely mild and creamy. Glad to see the range continue into the future. Very good at the start, but somehow looses its punch if it stays too long in the glass. Approximately 80. Special offers, recommendations and expert advice to your inbox! The entrance and use of this website and these Conditions are governed by Dutch law. Perhaps the smaller condensed operations of Lochlea and other new distilleries will continue to offer the multifaceted and multi-skilled combined roll of a distiller manager and master blender long into the future. Long and a bit dry. Laphroaig 2022 Cirdeas 1 Bottling Note Please log in to your Friends of Laphroaig account. There is currently no information about who Laphroaig have appointed in his place. 2013 marked a move to non-age statement releases and more colourful, consistent packaging. In the mouth it looks quite young and metallic. Crisp dark chocolate, hints of gooey marshmallow and a spike of coffee in the finish. Laphroaig launches 2022 Cirdeas edition 31 May 2022 By Nicola Carruthers Beam Suntory-owned Laphroaig has released the 2022 edition of its Cirdeas whisky to mark this year's Fis le. All in all cozy and comforting notes. I appreciate some of these bottles will go for a lot more on the secondary and are widely collected. It goes away with time. Showing '2022 Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch Cairdeas Warehouse' search results in USA. Dunnage-matured, first-fill ex-Makers Mark casks, 8yo. Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is a well-peated single malt from Islay, matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Mens Journal has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. 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, Great release to end an era on. It's more balanced with a few drops of water. These conditions apply to the use of this website of Whiskybase.com. Flashes of undertones of orange jam, honey, vanilla, licorice, wax, nutmeg and cloves. The score here is with the consideration of water to tame the spirit a little. Cask Details: Triple Matured Ex-Bourbon Barrel followed by Quarter Casks followed by European Oak Perdo Ximenes Hogsheads. Master of Malt supports responsible drinking - Sip, don't Gulp. 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