Laphroaig
Laphroaig
52.3%
NAS
The annual release from Laphroaig under their line of Limited Editions, this is Càirdeas 2023, a high-proof peated whisky that's finished 75% in White Port and 25% Madeira casks. It's bottled at 52.3% ABV — let's dive in!
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Bold and fruity and sweet, the nose is full of peaches, lime, lemon and honey, custard and cream laced with ash and barrel char, briney sea air and a touch of iodine.
The palate is surprisingly rich and complex, and the peat takes a backseat here. It's creamy and sweet, notes of Dole fruit syrup, creamy vanilla, buttercream, lemon and lime pop first with a hint of pear and apple bursting forth after a moment. The peat rears up in the back of the palate, presenting mostly char and ash with a hint of brininess.
Long finish, heavy on the char here. Ash and iodine push forward while pleasant sweet stone fruit rides things out for ages.
Pleasant and unique, this reminds me of peated Dole fruit syrup in the best way. It's not my favorite Càirdeas, but it's my favorite in a while, and it's a terribly fun dram, to say the least.
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