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THE ATLANTIC & MEDITERRANEAN MEET
Our long-awaited Càirdeas expression for 2023 is finally here, and we’re especially excited for this year’s subtropical take on our beloved dram.
Laphroaig Càirdeas 2023 White Port & Madeira Casks takes flavours from much-loved releases over recent years and adds a temperate Mediterranean feel.
Three quarters of the single malt has been matured in second-fill Madeira casks, releasing smoky, spicy, and sweet fruit flavours, while the final quarter has been finished in first-fill Port casks. Thanks to the contact in these mostly white port barrels, you get warm hints of crisp apple fruits and a deep woodiness. Each sip delivers sweet tasting smoothness with a lingering earthy peat and creosote phenolic character, finishing off with a slight sea-salt sensation.
LAPHROAIG® CÀIRDEAS 2023
FOR FRIENDS
A gentle reminder that only Friends of Laphroaig® are able to purchase our Càirdeas Laphroaig® expressions. The good news is that everyone is welcome to join, so if you haven’t already, sign up below to be able to order yours.
OUR PREVIOUS EXPRESSIONS
Take a look back at the limited edition Càirdeas Laphroaig® bottlings from recent years, each with their unique stories, inspirations, aging methods, and tasting notes.
WELCOME WAREHOUSE 1
CÀIRDEAS 2022
A notable friends-only expression is Laphroaig® Càirdeas Warehouse 1 made for 2022. This whisky is named after our iconic shoreline warehouse which has “LAPHROAIG®” emblazoned across it in block capitals. It’s our oldest warehouse and is practically synonymous with our whisky, influencing many different versions of Laphroaig® throughout history. Because it was constructed next to the ocean, the effect of the sea is stronger on liquid aged here. Just like friends bring out the best in each other, this maritime influence hoists our classic flavours to new heights.
THE FAN FAVOURITE
CÀIRDEAS 2021 PEDRO XIMENEZ
Our Friends are always excited when we show them our sweeter side. It’s a surprising part of our character, but our whisky wouldn’t be complete without it. So our Laphroaig® Càirdeas 2021 always raises a glass for a refill.
It’s triple matured and blessed with a sherry sweetness from Pedro Ximenez casks. This imparts hints of baking spices, plus rainy notes that’re all too familiar on Islay. And it’s said to have a Christmassy character that warms you up in winter. This limited edition single malt whisky is one of our most popular Laphroaig® Càirdeas releases ever. It never fails to get plenty of praise and spark deep discussion over drams among Friends of Laphroaig®.
A JUICY TOPIC
CÀIRDEAS 2020 PORT & WINE
If you’re looking for a conversation starter then Laphroaig® Càirdeas Port & Wine, released in 2020, is an expression you’ll want to know better. It celebrates the coming together of ideas, which often happens between Friends.
Part of the whisky is aged in our traditional way in charred ex-Bourbon barrels to impart notes of toasty vanilla. The rest goes into ruby Port barriques to pick up the dessert wine’s famous jammy flavours. Once matured, the spirits are blended and finished in red wine casks not usually used in Scottish whisky-making. This gives your dram an extra hit of fruitiness to create a Port whisky that’s sure to get you talking.
TRIPLE THE FLAVOUR
CÀIRDEAS 2019 TRIPLE WOOD
The 2019 Càirdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength is a special triple maturation, first matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then in quarter casks and finally in European oak casks which previously held Oloroso sherry.
The 2019 Càirdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength is barrier filtered and bottled at cask strength to create a punchy dram with Laphroaig’s signature richness of flavour and smoky taste. We recommend you add twice as much water as whisky to enjoy this punchy dram
ALL FRIENDS WELCOME
And those are our latest Càirdeas releases, until next year of course.
The good news is anyone can get their hands on our special Càirdeas bottlings. All you have to do is join Friends of Laphroaig® and everyone is welcome.
So if you haven’t already, sign up to Friends of Laphroaig® and order yours. Happy tasting, Friend.
