Salty, red fruits with acidity, while typically laphi rough and unpolished. The information on the specified age of 8 years comes from John Campbell himself. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. It actually works well for me here. Laphroaig Cirdeas Master Edition. Size 700 ml Barcode 5010019636812 Added on 27 jul 2008 5:38 pm Photo by Whiskybase Shop Average value 404.28 Warehouse 1s rare four-storey construction, with varying levels of temperature and humidity, and exposure to rugged conditions tease out our enigmatic flavours and lend a maritime quality to the final whisky. 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annual release, there have been a couple of other releases under the Laphroaig Cirdeas name: Your email address will not be published. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. PALATE Oily smoke, malt, saline, graham, dried orchard fruit, honey, malt, vanilla, caramel, touch of baking spice and plastic. 51.4% ABV. And here they are.". I tend to overlook the distillery these days. Its the yearly Friends of Laphroaig release, and as such it makes its way slowly around the world, available from the Laphroaig webshop exclusively for FoL members, as well as popping up on the shelf in markets they cant ship to. Start on a high Thick and chewy, with a stack of dark sugar bittersweetness at the back and layers of boozy dark chocolate sauce on top. (although, in the case where you only give us your name and contact details in connection with a review, we will never use that information for any promotional or marketing purposes). I have a special place in my heart for Laphroaig and have been consistently and happily purchasing their Cairdeas range. Past releases have showcased single wood finishessmaller quarter casks from bourbon country, and fino sherry casks from Spains hallowed fortified wine producers. 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. I particularly appreciate how it is consistently available, relatively affordable and reliable (often much, much better) dram. Some of the big whisky websites are funded by corporate groups. This is an outlier in my opinion; too much ruby port, and a surprisingly thin mouthfeel. Its a match made in Islay. Flat as a pancake, so more wine-like than beery. The majority of the previous generation of distillery managers were time served, working their way up from entry-level positions through the ranks to become senior managers. 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. Laphroaigs New Cairdeas Series Whisky Is a Complex and Affordable Crowd-Pleaser. Your email address will not be published. A gentle giant. The use of hyperlinks to (any page of) the website of Whiskybase B.V. is only allowed with prior written consent of Whiskybase B.V.. Whiskybase B.V. will not allow any hyperlink to (any page of) her website if the content, image or reputation of the host website is irreconcilable with the name, reputation, services or products of Whiskybase B.V. or the content of this website, in the opinion of Whiskybase B.V. Whiskybase B.V. respects the privacy of all users of this website and ensures that personal information provided to Whiskybase B.V. by email and/or by contact form, will be treated confidentially and in conformity with the Dutch Privacy Law (Wet Bescherming Persoonsgegevens). Sweet grapes play with cocoa powder and strong peat, a subtle smoky note sticks to the palate, phenol, salt and iodine appear again, caramel and hazelnuts end with roasted aromas on the tongue. No o-tone Mr. Campbell can but imagine yourself well. A classic Laphroaig on the nose. Okay, it has a subliminal acidity, the malt is not bad either, but it is not particularly complex - a vatting made from 3 types of cask - after all. Peat water and creamy caramel flow over the tongue into the palate, peppery sharpness tingles on the tongue, the mouthfeel is extremely mild and creamy. Thanks for the submission Adamh. Taking responsibility for your own actions. First-fill Makers Mark casks with quarter cask finish. Conclusions: Twice as many notes as some of the others here. On the palate you get the expected smoke up front. Are you insane? An occasional visitor to distilleries and a member of the odd whisky club. Glad to see the range continue into the future. Warming, smoke, iodine, salty and roasted nuts! With its smoky and iodine flavours, Laphroaig embodies the Islay identity. Bottled at a fixed strength of 52.2% for a memorable experience to share with your Friends. The 2022 Cirdeas honors our iconic Warehouse 1. Tea notes quickly become buttery whole grain toast spread abundantly with strawberry jam, before a refreshing, soft, briny finish with honey cream. They are accompanied by dark red grapes, sultanas and figs. Approximately 55. In the mouth: Sweet fruit syrup, toasted sugar, slight BBQ char, and then spicy peat, brandy snaps, big bold bonfire smoke, salty and drying on the finish. We recently relaunched the Friends of Laphroaig programme, and have updated the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Made specially for the Friends of Laphroaig. Lovely bottling, i adore the medicinal taste with the sea salt air taste. Shop by category. for this whisky. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. The flavors typical of Laphroaig were supplemented by the maturation and not overwhelmed, although the wine finish is rather subtly noticeable. Overall, if you love your Laphroaig with a touch of stone fruit and apricot cobbler, this is a winner. Please log in to your Friends of Laphroaig account. Taste and explore without buying a whole bottle. In my opinion a typical Laphroaig smoke like a campfire, smoked goods and harbor scent. Founded in 1815, our legacy is defined by the dedication, craftmanship and kinship passed down by generations of masterful distillers. For flavours of peat, smoke and sea salt that soar with bitter maritime character. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. A round-up of 2019's official Islay Festival whiskies, including Ardbeg, Bowmore and Octomore. Using someone else's notes / reviews to claim points. Although a little breathing appears the profile of Laphroaig, iodine, smoke, fried fish, light, dessert, dried fruit with fish and iodine in the smoke, dried fruits with cloves, smoke and some spices, Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/GFV9G3_V3lw. This limited-edition single malt, aged in first-fill ex-Makers Mark bourbon barrels, dials up our quintessential Laphroaig taste. Nice Laphroaig with the dark portfruits and berry grapes, as well as the mothball aroma that I love so much about Laphroaig. This years Port and Wine Casks release keeps the streak alive with an unexpected blend of cask influences that come together in beautiful fashion. Smoke, sweetness of dark dried fruits, with spices and cinnamon, but in the end it gives way a little. Very good at the start, but somehow looses its punch if it stays too long in the glass. With water there was some more red fruit and more creamy. The legend of Laphroaig spans over 200 years. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. 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. Thank youYou have been added to our mailing list. John Campbell took on a role previously held by industry legends Ian Hunter and Bessie Williamson. Bourbon casks. 2012. However, Whiskybase B.V. cannot give any warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch! Finish: Still hot and spicy, with a touch of sea salt and dried seaweed. To bring you this article I was fortunate to buy into a bottle split of each of the expressions. Spicy, mouth watering and salivating. Alternating sweetness and saltiness. Laphroaig Cairdeas 2020- Details and Tasting Notes Whiskey Details Region: Islay, Scotland Distiller: Laphroaig Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Cask: ex-Bourbon, 2nd-Fill Ruby Port Barriques, ex-Red Wine Age: NAS ABV: 52% Cask Strength | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color Batch: 2020 Price: $90 Well rounded. 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. However, bucking the trend of other distilleries on the island, its not specifically a festival bottling. In no event Whiskybase B.V. gives any guarantee or accepts any liability in relation to the content, use and availability of such websites. 2002 b. Port Wood Finish. This year's Cirdeas reflects the unique maritime character developed by exclusive aging in our iconicWarehouse 1. Im confident that a distillery manager designing a long running range of whiskies such as the Cirdeas is fairly unusual, and set to become more-so as the industry pivots to incorporate more Master Blender roles. Mouth tingling sensation. In the next moment, the pleasant sharpness massages the lips, fruity sweetness is released from voluminous peat, caramel and toffee follow, a hint of burnt wood and fly ash warm the palate, hazelnuts stick creamy on the tongue. Then fruit and berry sweetness kicks in. Procedures followed by still room operators will yield predictable outcomes without the direct oversight of a manager. Very nice, well balanced nose. I find overripe bananas, sweet and sour citrus fruits like tangerines and oranges, and currants. Laphroaig adheres to the SWA Code of Practice for the Responsible Marketing and Promotion of Scotch Whisky. I hardly find port wine here at first, but rather red wine. Called Cirdeas, which means 'friendship' in Gaelic, each annual release features a new, special whisky that stands apart from our core range. Very not bad. With vanilla and some fresh wood. Special offers, recommendations and expert advice to your inbox! hmm well, I dont know, it could well be Port Charlotte and Ledaig, the influence of after aging in wine barrels is too great. The scheme has run since 1994 and delivers a range of tiered bonuses, illustrated below. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. INTRODUCING CIRDEAS 2021 EDITION. I typically prefer my Laphroaig a bit younger and more aggressive than this Cairdeas. Fruits are strongly present. I like it better on the nose with a little water, but the mouthfeel is more intense and interesting with the full 52% vol. ABV: 51.6%. For my Islay kicks I tend to enjoy mostly Bruichladdich and Caol Ila. I also find the smell of two flints hitting each other. By using this site, you consent to this use as described in our Privacy Policy. By accessing this website or by using the information on this website the user automatically accepts these Conditions. Your assessment of these is added assurance that I havent been missing out. Lots of Laphi, nice sweetness, positive that the wine and port do not stand out, but only bring in a slight fruitiness. 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. Chili, black pepper, ginger. https://www.laphroaig.com/en/meet-distillery-team. 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