Laphroaig Cairdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength Malt Scotch Whisky

Detailed Description

Introducing the 2019 annual release of the Càirdeas series, Càirdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength. This exclusive bottling celebrates the Friends of Laphroaig and marks the annual Feis Ile festival on Islay. The unique expression 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. It is then barrier filtered and bottled at cask strength to create a punchy dram with Laphroaig’s signature richness of flavor and smoky taste.

Laphroaig Cairdeas Triple Wood Cask Strength Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Polished leather and tobacco leaves with spicy lemon and clementine zest.

Palate: subtle notes of golden syrup and rich heather honey, with autumn leaves, hazelnuts, vanilla fudge and a touch of white pepper and nutmeg. More prominent notes of passion fruits, toffee, dates, maple syrup, praline and crème caramel.

Finish: Sweet and long with caramel and spicy buttery fudge.

Distillery Information

In 1815, Donald and Alexander Johnston leased 1,000 acres of land on the island of Islay. They intended to raise and sell cattle on the land, and as a result, they began growing barley to be used as feed for their livestock. Following a particularly bountiful harvest, the brothers distilled the excess grains they had grown into whisky, and sold it to the inhabitants of the island. Soon thereafter, the brothers found it more profitable to distill whisky than to raise cattle, and Laphroaig (pronounced La-froyg) Distillery was born.