Taking responsibility for your own actions. 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. Each year our Distillery Manager, John Campbell, crafts a limited edition malt to celebrate the Friends of Laphroaig and friendship ("Cirdeas" in Gaelic) in general. We recently relaunched the Friends of Laphroaig programme, and have updated the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Only 1536 bottles. Salt plays with peat and red berries, iodine drips on tar and a hint of ash, caramel and phenol, seaweed and salt water, grapes and sweet berries. With its 52% vol., it is slightly above the alcohol content of the distillery's standard bottlings, but the alcohol is well integrated. I have aromas of malty sweetness, peat smoke, cheese, menthol, vanilla, caramel, fruit compote and plum wine. Laphroaig Cirdeas is an annual non-age-statement release that has been around in various incarnations since 2009. Atom Supplies Limited, Unit 1 Ton Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA, UK. You can taste our island heritage in every bottle. INTRODUCING CIRDEAS 2021 EDITION. Whiskybase uses external services to enhance the functionality of Whiskybase.com these external services are: - Google analytics for analytics- Mailchimp for sending our newsletters- Paypal, Multisafepay and Stripe for handeling Market paymentsYour personal data (collection, purchase price, tasting notes, reviews and checkins) are not shared with other companies and are securely stored in our database. Its alright, but can think of others I personally prefer. Graham, Really enjoyed the article. Smoked fish, iodine, sea breeze, seaweed, cherries, plums, tar, caramel, pepper, allspice, thyme honey. 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. A gentle giant. I gave up on following the Cairdeas after the 2016 edition. 2010. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. Congratulations Barry. 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. The strong smoke and cools down on the palate. 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. Bright sweet, with smoked plums and raisins, with warm smoke from a dying fire, with pepper. But there is a huge problem at the back. By clicking Sign up, you confirm that you have read, understand and agree to our Privacy Policy. If he had some time, it starts off nice and soft. Terrific stuff . Smells very similar to the Chardonnay in the nose the palate has an extra funkiness. I am always amazed how much richness comes from Fino casks when the sherry itself is so dry. Distillery managers are also becoming more academic. 50% casks of the 2008 Cairdeas left to mature for a further four years, 50% 7yo fully matured . Many are recognised for their achievements through induction into the Keepers of the Quaich Society. But Laphroaig once again has taken a number of parts and delivered a greater sum for the whole. A really nice ''Laphroaig''. Thanks for the submission Adamh. Your assessment of these is added assurance that I havent been missing out. 2017. aus der Sammlung. 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. By you asking for all of these flavours in one glass. John Campbell can now be found as Production Manager at Lochlea Distillery. 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. Glad to see the range continue into the future. The legend of Laphroaig spans over 200 years. Take Tomatin distillery, which celebrates Graham Eunson (Distillery Operations Director) on each bottle of whisky, but whose distillery manager is the less publicised Janice Mair. 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. Taste and explore a dram without buying a whole bottle! In the mouth it looks quite young and metallic. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. By clicking Notify me! (and ticking the box, if applicable), you confirm The Laphroaig Cairdeas 2015 has an ABV of 51,5 %, where the last two digits indicate the year it was bottled. Salty and sweet fruity in taste pulled pork from the smoker with Worcester. At Billys old stomping grounds of BenRiach, Glenglassugh, and GlenDronach, the Master Blender appointed by Brown-Forman was the genuinely whisky-famous Dr Rachel Barrie. And not only because its near my, Great night out at the @sikthofficial 20th anniver. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Skip to main content. One of the best deals in peated scotch today is Laphroaigs annual limited edition Cairdeas series (pronounced car-chuss and meaning friendship in gaelic). 2017. aus der Sammlung. It becomes warm, woody, with plums and muscat grapes. You can probably snag some releases from previous years here as well. 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 Your email address will not be published. He does not collect whiskies but has a few nice ones put away for some future special occasion. The information on the specified age of 8 years comes from John Campbell himself. In the mouth: Very oily, forceful spicy peat, juicy on the mid-palate, turning vegetal, then vanilla fudge, the finish leathery with a lasting spicy finish. As an 8-year wine barrel Lafouge, I really like it! It has a relatively oily viscosity and its bouquet is of relatively strong intensity. 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Back in 2008, Laphroaig decided to fully embrace its fan club the Friends of Laphroaig (FoL) and launched Cirdeas (pronounced a bit like care chase)as a yearly bottling to celebrate its existence. It goes away with time. More famously, Billy Walker (Master Distiller at Glenallachie) is commonly seen at flashy tastings, but the distillery manager role appears not to exisit. Thank you for the linear comparison. for this whisky. The overall impression then becomes somewhat drier. Great combination of fruits and typical Laphroaig smoke with perfect drinking strength. Therefore no rights can be derived from the information on this website. Mouth tingling sensation. 50% ex-bourbon hogsheads (11yo), 50% first-fill ex-bourbon (15, 17 and 19yo) 2011. Called Cirdeas, which means 'friendship' in Gaelic, each annual release features a new, special whisky that stands apart from our core range. They are accompanied by dark red grapes, sultanas and figs. Tax . Decent enough just surprised at the price point. The good thing about this cirdeas: you can still clearly taste its origin, which means that it has a lot of advantages over some UA bottlings. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS trademark was assigned a Serial Number # 97754224 - by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Founded in 1815, our legacy is defined by the dedication, craftmanship and kinship passed down by generations of masterful distillers. Finish: Still hot and spicy, with a touch of sea salt and dried seaweed. On the palate, though, the whisky becomes surprisingly herbal. The nose is pure Laphroaig. Aroma is BBQ meat on leathery dark fruit with a candied citrus pop and light earthy notes that pull it all together into a shifting and engaging olfactory experience; Palate is like having the best strawberry shortcake you can imagine after eating perfectly grilled sardines; Finish is a touch smoky and that last, semi-metallic, sip of a red wine thats sat out a bit too long. So even after the good stuff is gone, youll have a sentiment that outlasts the Scotch. Smokey, peat, salted caramel. Ive never had so much blackcurrant from PX and loved it, it avoided being too sweet due to the peat and medicinal notes. Cirdeas 2021 is triple matured in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, followed by quarter casks and finally in European oak hogsheads containing PX sherry. 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. On the nose: Prickly peat, clean crisp spirit, dry vanilla, chalky and ashy, white fruit and apricot, dry smoke and light honey. New Whiskies 31 May 2019 Fis le 2019 Official Bottlings. Long finish, dry and ashy once more with an asphalt aroma that works into the olfactory, pairing with light plum and peach, chemical smoke and a touch of burning charcoal and smoked meats. Toffee, milk chocolate, cinammon, dark fruits, iodine, not very medicinal, simple and pleasant. Lots of Laphi, nice sweetness, positive that the wine and port do not stand out, but only bring in a slight fruitiness. Only letters and optionally some numbers and/or underscores. Cocktails: Part One. 2013 marked a move to non-age statement releases and more colourful, consistent packaging. Some apricots and apples. 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. Laphroaig 2022 Cirdeas 1 Bottling Note 6/10. Bold, unique, and uncompromising: A bottle of Laphroaig is a truly thoughtful gift. 60% sherry and 40% bourbon, vatted and finished in ex-bourbon. Just the right ABV, Peat will stay in your mouth for a very long time. The set was acquired at reasonable secondary market prices and split at cost. Campfire, leather, machine oil and all that lovely stuff, Young and sharp. I particularly appreciate how it is consistently available, relatively affordable and reliable (often much, much better) dram. Thanks for this, Graham. This years Port and Wine Casks edition delivers proudly on a growing dynasty of tasty releases. Each year our Distillery Manager, John Campbell, crafts a limited edition malt to celebrate the Friends of Laphroaig and friendship ("Cirdeas" in Gaelic) in general. Required fields are marked *. However, bucking the trend of other distilleries on the island, its not specifically a festival bottling. Unfortunately, we can't ship Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old to the United States at the moment, but we've got some friends who can. Graham is at the consumer end of the whisky world; constantly seeking out a bargains and generally very cautious with his limited budget. Create an account and indulge yourself in the world of whisky. But once you go back into the glass and drink some more, things are discordant and the flavours really dont congeal. 50% casks of the 2008 Cairdeas left to mature for a further four years, 50% 7yo fully matured in quarter casks, First-fill bourbon finished in Amontillado sherry hogsheads, Laphroaig Cirdeas 200th Anniversary Edition, 100% barley floor-malted at Laphroaig, matured in ex-bourbon casks, Laphroaig Cirdeas Cask Strength Quarter Cask, Undiluted bottling of Laphroaig Quarter Cask, First-fill bourbon finished in Fino sherry casks, Undiluted bottling of Laphroaig Triple Wood. 110 users have left 117 reviews 51.4% ABV. Whisky reviews with objectivity and transparency. Special bottlings from Laphroaig are always the Cirdeas editions. Rich but not overpowering and holding its strength well. For 90 Id gladly buy a bottle. The nose of this whisky is misleading, though pleasant: Its where youll find the most smoke in the entire dram. Other producers seem to be doing away with the distillery managers and spreading the responsibilities to other roles. Cairdeas Port and Wine Casks is available for a suggested price of $100 for July, and while its a popular dram, were happy to say you shouldnt have a problem tracking down a bottle. Water really helped but a super. A bit of a revelation really. Welcome back. 2012. The smell of fresh shellfish mixes with the salty sea air, seaweed and algae. Nose with a certain breadth, and a freshness due to red fruits. I'm still unsure if Laphroaig take well to sweeter casks, but the intricacy and complexity resulting here will no doubt be of interest to some. Time will tell if Laphroaig retains the same joint role arrangement when they announce a replacement for John Campbell. Watch both their Instagram accounts for reviews and thoughts on these same bottles. There was a wow feeling again. Privacy Policy. Please log in to your Friends of Laphroaig account. 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. The information on this website is composed and maintained with continuous care and attention by Whiskybase B.V.. Lagavulin 16 for example. But also leaves a touch of bitterness in the mouth Not in a very bad way but also not in the way that I would pay >200 Malty sweet, smoke, cheese, menthol, vanilla, caramel, fruit compote, Oily, earthy, plum wine, malt, dry, vanilla notes. 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. 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. Read more about our new Patron offering, or hit the button below to contribute. 51.8% ABV. Get the inside scoop on the latest & greatest whiskey releases in our daily newsletter. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. The closest role, Operations Director, is held by Richard Beattie. 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. Dark, more red fruits. Approximately 65. Fine. Master of Malt supports responsible drinking - Sip, don't Gulp. This year's Cirdeas reflects the unique maritime character developed by exclusive aging in our iconicWarehouse 1. 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.. The legal stuff: not providing your contact details may mean we have to delete your comments if another member of our community complains about them. Eerily meaty as a result, less bacon but real beef steak on the sizzle zone. Size 700 ml 750 ml Bottle code L0135 SB1 2131, L0136 SB1 2131 Barcode I have a bottle here, fresh and just opened, so let's dive on in. Multifaceted, saturated, containing full tones of different profiles, combined quite harmoniously. Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Char driven and smoky with more wood and maritime air on the nose. 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. I appreciate some of these bottles will go for a lot more on the secondary and are widely collected. The smoldering peat fire still wafts in the background. Average rating is 87.94 points. The scheme has run since 1994 and delivers a range of tiered bonuses, illustrated below. Signature Laphroaig peat with red wine dryness and clear presence of grapes in the mix in general. The alcohol stings something in the nose. Please click here for more details. All to many companies are thinking about how much the customers will pay not how much the customers are worth. 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. The smoke can now be clearly felt and lingers along with a slight spiciness of oak and cappuccino. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest adventures, workouts, destinations, and more. With increasing reliance on technological developments, the art and mystery of the operation of a distillery is increasingly predictable and repeatable. In no event Whiskybase B.V. gives any guarantee or accepts any liability in relation to the content, use and availability of such websites. Enjoy reading The Whiskey Jug? Pop your email address in below and well let you know next time this product becomes available. 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. These new features are exclusively available on our site, and just in time for the holidays. 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. These flavors form interesting contrasts. Port and wine casks. Salty, red fruits with acidity, while typically laphi rough and unpolished. Creamy caramel and sweet chocolate dominate the second sip before suddenly voluminous tort with iodine and salty sea water spread on the tongue. Lots and lots of peat and ash straight away. The typical cooling and phenolic smoke is immediately surrounded by a pleasant sweetness. Sea seasoning with iodine. Arranged by The Whisky Sleuth and skilfully photographed by Ian Robinson. When it comes to giving, no perfect gift is complete without thoughtful wrapping to match. Laphroaig unveils latest Cairdeas bottling. 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. Barrels can only be stored in this warehouse for up to nine years or so - after that, the salinity is so great the hoops begin rusting off the barrels. 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. Given that its hard to justify, at least to me, the cost/quality ratio. Deep mouthfeel, brilliant. 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. No spam and entirely confidential. Powerful smoke, tarry peat and salty iodine coastal flavor. I find overripe bananas, sweet and sour citrus fruits like tangerines and oranges, and currants. Whiskybase B.V.Zwaanshals 5303035 KS RotterdamThe NetherlandsKVK: 60207205VAT: NL853809112B01. Although it needs a little time in the glass to unfold its entire aroma, it then offers a great interplay of typical Laphroaig smoke and sweet-fruity wine notes. The information provided on this website is not intended as an advice in any way. Nice Laphroaig with the dark portfruits and berry grapes, as well as the mothball aroma that I love so much about Laphroaig. Added Laphroaig Shop link for the second time. Conclusions: Twice as many notes as some of the others here. Crisp dark chocolate, hints of gooey marshmallow and a spike of coffee in the finish. On the nose: A blast of lovely smoke, toffee, nuts and caramel. 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! I think those prices listed are gross underestimates and not at all realistic, from what I have seen the going rate is usually close to double if not more. Are you insane? Whiskybase is founded in 2007 with the goal to create the biggest resource of whisky information in the world. He enjoys discussions with the wider whisky community and may resemble the average Malt reader. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Not quite as over the top as V1 and much more beery. A fresh sea breeze is carried over from the harbor. Some of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. If you want to know the essence of Laphroaig, give this a sniff. Okay Laphi, but he doesn't knock your socks off. 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. Typical Laphroaig notes such as peat, phenolic smoke, seaweed in harmony with the fruit notes (peach, dried light fruits), sweetness and wine gum. Laphroaig fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being "artfully married together" for a second maturation in Madeira seasoned traditional hogsheads. Bottled at a fixed strength of 52.2% for a memorable experience to share with your Friends. Very good at the start, but somehow looses its punch if it stays too long in the glass. Laphroaig Cairdeas Overall rating 87.84/100 votes 201 Whiskybase ID WB2911 Category Single Malt Distillery Laphroaig Bottler Distillery Bottling Bottling serie Feis Ile 2008 Bottled 2008 Number of bottles 3600 Strength 55.0 % Vol. By accessing this website or by using the information on this website the user automatically accepts these Conditions. The 2020 was the weakest in the range by far. Smell: Pleasant smoky flavor, accompanied by sweet dried fruit aroma, sea salt baked on fire against very dense cream chocolate, berries, raspberry cake and a hint of old study; Entrance: The entrance is the texture of peat, Yanjin preserved fruit mixed with a hint of barbecue aroma, tobacco, sea salt and dried ginger, pepper, and some cinnamon feeling, the smell of campfire; End rhyme: warm and smoky tail, tannin impacts the mouth at the end, some red wine feeling, very warm tone. Please make sure you're logged in to purchase. Dunnage-matured, first-fill ex-Maker's Mark casks, 8yo. Soft and wheaty with a gentle sourness and a touch of white wine fruit. You can taste our island heritage in every bottle. A short walk across the hospital corridor: Sister, please change dressings, smells. Ex-bourbon and second-refill ruby port casks, married and finished in ex-red wine casks. Very mild and warm and long finish. Smoky, salty finish with the sweet fruit. Lingering notes of caramelized, charred fruits. Moderately complex. We would never expect a bottle of Laphroaig to last a long time. He doesn't have the strong punch now, it doesn't need to, because he was able to score with a few moments full of finesse. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. On the nose: Smoky and earthy, dry salty and vinous, spun sugar, white pepper, baked sweet pastry. Finally another all-round successful Cairdeas bottling! 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.. 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