Laphroaig Càirdeas White Port & Madeira Scotch

In the lexicon of whisky, Laphroaig stands as a paragon of complexity and nuance, and its latest offering, Laphroaig Càirdeas White Port & Madeira Scotch, is no exception. Assembled from the finest elements of past Càirdeas releases, this limited-edition single malt celebrates the art of blending.

Seamlessly integrating Madeira and White Port casks, it presents a distinctive symphony of flavors that bridges the Islay distillery’s legendary smokiness with fruit-forward exuberance.

The term "Càirdeas" signifies friendship in Gaelic

SIZE: 700ML

TASTING NOTES

COLOR:
Soft burnished gold.

NOSE:
Cinnamon, freshly ground ginger, crisp green apple with notes of toasted peaches, charred orange peel, and caramelized sugar with a whisper of bonfire embers.

PALATE:
Honey sweetness paired with juicy citrus characters and delicate notes of hazelnut, tannic oak, dark chocolate and slightly bitter caramel leading to earthy iodine-rich smoke.

FINISH:
Sweet and smooth with a lingering earthy peat and creosote phenolic character. A slight sea-salt sensation to finish.

MATURATION:
Double matured with three quarters aged in Madeira casks and the final quarter aged in White Port casks.