51.5% ABV. Cocktails: Part One. The LAPHROAIG CAIRDEAS trademark was assigned a Serial Number # 97754224 - by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). American oak, then quarter casks then European-oak PX hogsheads, Laphroaig Cirdeas White Port and Madeira. He enjoys discussions with the wider whisky community and may resemble the average Malt reader. Thanks for this, Graham. Fine, tart herbal notes mix in and go into salty notes that are accompanied by jalapeos. In the mouth: Smoked undyed haddock, salty, buttery, sweet highland toffee, subtle berry fruitiness, rich exotic oak spices, green apple skin, cherry Tunes, barbequed green bell peppers, moist tobacco, and a long finish. Nevertheless Id recommend giving the next release a try if you can get it at RRP. Delicious malt that adds a new touch to the Cairdeas over the wine barrels. In the mouth it looks quite young and metallic. Soft and wheaty with a gentle sourness and a touch of white wine fruit. Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Press Esc to cancel. Compare prices for this wine, at 17,000+ online wine stores. 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. BBQ peach, vanilla poached pear, becoming more medicinal, slight iodine, menthol, mint intertwined with smoke, chlorine, some dry exotic wood spices. Graham is at the consumer end of the whisky world; constantly seeking out a bargains and generally very cautious with his limited budget. Laphroaig Single Malt Whisky, 43% alc./vol. On the nose: A blast of lovely smoke, toffee, nuts and caramel. The prices quoted below are rough estimates, supported by some additional knowledge from the Laphroaig visitor centre. The Distillery Manager, Alan McConnochie, takes on a less public role here too; the distillery managers role is spread between all three distilleries. I particularly appreciate how it is consistently available, relatively affordable and reliable (often much, much better) dram. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Average rating is 87.94 points. 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. That information will be held by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy Taking responsibility for your own actions. Mouth tingling sensation. On the nose: Smoky and earthy, dry salty and vinous, spun sugar, white pepper, baked sweet pastry. Phenolic, sweet smoke mixes with the smell of fresh tar. A short walk across the hospital corridor: Sister, please change dressings, smells. Salty, red fruits with acidity, while typically laphi rough and unpolished. Full review (german): https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2020/08/05/feis-ile-2020/. Char, leather, and woody resin. 110 users have left 117 reviews Tasting notes are nutty, combined with a blend of toffee and cinnamon on the nose. The nose of this whisky is misleading, though pleasant: Its where youll find the most smoke in the entire dram. 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. 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. Share. Medium bodied with notes of sweet char, molasses, and maritime meat. 300,00 Incl. I kinda still love young Laphroaigs for that. Still tastes like a melted solero. On the tongue, the smoke stays in the background at first, the sweet fruits dominate. Otherwise the red fruit sweetness is the next to last long, everything else fades away rather quickly. Char driven and smoky with more wood and maritime air on the nose. Ex-bourbon and second-refill ruby port casks, married and finished in ex-red wine casks. In no event Whiskybase B.V. gives any guarantee or accepts any liability in relation to the content, use and availability of such websites. Only letters and optionally some numbers and/or underscores. I have sweet liquorice, smoked clams and dates wrapped in bacon. 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. It gets a bit drier in the mouth, I have some oak and a slightly astringent mouthfeel. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Approximately 55. We dont want to sell advertising. 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. Dry and phenolic. 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. Decent enough just surprised at the price point. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Overall this series has been strong and largely consistent. Worth a pop if you can get it for a good price. Please enter your details to make it easier for us to help you further. In the mouth: Oily texture, minty, menthol forceful peat, some lively raw spirit, toffee and sweet Scottish tablet, followed by wood spices. Finally another all-round successful Cairdeas bottling! Conclusions: Twice as many notes as some of the others here. 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. Required fields are marked *. Seaweed and iodine heavy, red fruit sweetness. Peat smoke, iodine, coastal notes, seaweed, some sweetness, dark chocolate, mint, redcurrants, strawberries, ashy, Peat smoke, salty, toasted peaches, marshmallows, plum jam, red berries, tar, salted toffee, coconut, Long, smoky, sweet, spicy (cinnamon, nutmeg), drying. Size 700 ml Barcode 5010019636812 Added on 27 jul 2008 5:38 pm Photo by Whiskybase Shop Average value 404.28 The saliva is stimulated tentatively, I look forward to the first sip. Bottled at a fixed strength of 52.2% for a memorable experience to share with your Friends. Lingering notes of caramelized, charred fruits. Some of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. Your email address will not be published. Its a wee bit too tasty. It seems like Laphroaig has run out of ideas. Laphroaigs New Cairdeas Series Whisky Is a Complex and Affordable Crowd-Pleaser. The information on this website is only meant for personal, non commercial use. riendship developed by Laphroaig's Distillery Manager, Smoky aromas of grilled bacon, as well as manuka honey and oak spices, Tasting notes are nutty, combined with a blend of toffee and cinnamon on the nose. Peat takes a back seat here while providing nuance in the form of creamy sweetness, honey, plum and apricot and a touch of honey. If you have an account, sign in with your email address. Compare prices for this wine, at 17,000+ online wine stores. Overall, if you love your Laphroaig with a touch of stone fruit and apricot cobbler, this is a winner. It goes away with time. I have a special place in my heart for Laphroaig and have been consistently and happily purchasing their Cairdeas range. Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old is a well-peated single malt from Islay, matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels. Please accept that you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data in line with the Privacy Policy. Powerful, smoky - sweet aromas feel very soft on the tongue before they show their full strength. Please log in to your Friends of Laphroaig account. Our Cirdeas expression for 2022 reflects how Friends bring out more in each other. Not sure I'd buy this though. TomOetinger. 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. After the last Cirdeas bottlings from Laphroaig, here comes another interesting one! Your email address will not be published. New Whiskies 31 May 2019 Fis le 2019 Official Bottlings. Its a place like no other that inspires the deeply complex character captured in each expression. Thanks for the submission Adamh. Master of Malt supports responsible drinking - Sip, don't Gulp. Laphroaig Cirdeas Ileach Edition. Its alright, but can think of others I personally prefer. 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. Also some caramel and chocolate. This years Port and Wine Casks edition delivers proudly on a growing dynasty of tasty releases. Peat and iodine, creamy vanilla custard, grape jelly, hint of leather. Lagavulin 16 for example. This block is only visible for Whiskybase members. Medium and dry finish with lots of chocolate and toffee, still rich smoke, bitter herbs, fresh plums and apricots. Graham, Really enjoyed the article. By you asking for all of these flavours in one glass. Nick, the prices quoted are roughly the original RRP which was derived with help from Laphroaig themselves. Now dark fruits emerge from the background. We dont want to partner with brands. INTRODUCING CIRDEAS 2021 EDITION. Classic flavours are elevated by a coastal character that can only come from sea spray and storms. First fill bourbon and Fino sherry casks. Big, soft and rolling smoke. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Quite tight on the nose; the palate was rewarding. Powerful smoke, tarry peat and salty iodine coastal flavor. 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. With its 52% vol., it is slightly above the alcohol content of the distillery's standard bottlings, but the alcohol is well integrated. Enjoy reading The Whiskey Jug? At first he seemed a little closed. The typical cooling and phenolic smoke is immediately surrounded by a pleasant sweetness. In the mouth: Sweet smoke, baked fruit streusel, toasted and charred oak, crystalised ginger, After Eight chocolates, smoky iodine, aromatic peat, medium finish. You can taste our island heritage in every bottle. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. 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. Terrific stuff . First fill bourbon casks and Amontillado Sherry finish. Laphroaig is run by Beam-Suntory and I speculate that Beam have kept the traditional distillery manager model partly because the Laphroaig range remains quite consistent year on year. In the mouth: Spicy peat, vanilla, quite dry, oak spices, plantain, digestive biscuit, white bread, buttery, consistent smoky note, iodine, and menthol cigarettes on the finish. Welcome back. This limited-edition single malt, aged in first-fill ex-Maker's Mark bourbon barrels, dials up our quintessential Laphroaig taste. Alternating sweetness and saltiness. Toffee, milk chocolate, cinammon, dark fruits, iodine, not very medicinal, simple and pleasant. I would not have guessed port and red wine barrels blindly. 2017. aus der Sammlung. Clear toffee and milk chocolate. The basic Laphroaig bottlings of the 10 Year Old and Quarter Cask are ridiculously good value for money. Smoked fish, iodine, sea breeze, seaweed, cherries, plums, tar, caramel, pepper, allspice, thyme honey. The alcohol stings something in the nose. I also find the smell of two flints hitting each other. Be one of the first to get your hands on a bottle of Cirdeas 2022! I find overripe bananas, sweet and sour citrus fruits like tangerines and oranges, and currants. Some apricots and apples. Smells very similar to the Chardonnay in the nose the palate has an extra funkiness. Definitely Laphroaig peat smoke and flavor. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. And here they are.". 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. But once you go back into the glass and drink some more, things are discordant and the flavours really dont congeal. 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. All in all cozy and comforting notes. This years Port and Wine Casks release keeps the streak alive with an unexpected blend of cask influences that come together in beautiful fashion. The smell of old leather and earthy notes mixed with dried herbs. Pungent stone, ash, burning wood and char, a sweet undertone and apricot candies. When it comes to giving, no perfect gift is complete without thoughtful wrapping to match. You get a generous fistful of points for each bottle purchase, so really any self-respecting Laphroaig fan should be on the Oak tier. The bottled whisky comes without any age statement, though. 2013 marked a move to non-age statement releases and more colourful, consistent packaging. Only 1536 bottles. Congratulations Barry. 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. port too, sweet, peaty, medicinal, pepper, smoldering leaves, on taste more green hebs, peat, port wine, solid dram. Were excited to introduce special gift wrapping and a personalized card, available for any bottle of Laphroaig purchased on our site. Plenty of tcp, iodine, sea salt. 2017. aus der Sammlung. A bit of a revelation really 7/10 Overall this series has been strong and largely consistent. 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. Laphroaig was perhaps more popular in the 90s, at least comparatively so. This cozy fireplace-like note with liquorice stays in my throat for a long time and in my nose when I exhale. Please make sure you're logged in to purchase. Bourbon cask vanilla with berry fruitiness. As an 8-year wine barrel Lafouge, I really like it! The whole is very harmonious. Lots of Laphi, nice sweetness, positive that the wine and port do not stand out, but only bring in a slight fruitiness. Eerily meaty as a result, less bacon but real beef steak on the sizzle zone. Thank youYou have been added to our mailing list. On the occasion of yesterday's Laphroaig Open Day there was a live tasting transmitted by Microsoft Teams in the evening, during which John Campbell pointed out that this year's Cirdeas had five years in ex-bourbon casks and spent three years at Port & Wine Casks. A bit of a revelation really. The information on the specified age of 8 years comes from John Campbell himself. 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. 6/10. Do quite like a smokey whisky. This is where I see the role of the distillery manager; theyre the (often unsung) heroes of our daily dram. These flavors form interesting contrasts. 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. Using someone else's notes / reviews to claim points. Its easy to make the analogy between a celebrated executive chef who may oversee and creatively direct the cuisine at multiple restaurants, but rarely take a shift at the pass. Reasonable; interesting, but not as tasty as previous years and slightly out of balance. 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. 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. 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