52°
Distillery : Laphroaig - Islay
Charred ex-Bourbon Barrels and 2nd Fill ex-Ruby Port Barriques, Red Wine Finish
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2020
Unchillfiltered
Peated around 43 ppm
Since 2008, Laphroaig has been offering a new annual limited edition to coincide with Feis Ile, called "Càirdeas" (friendship in Gaelic), with a different maturation and finish each time. This edition has been finished twice, which is quite original. I would have liked to know how many bottles were produced, and especially which red wine casks were used. I was well informed about the price, however.
Let's Taste It :
The nose has a certain fullness and freshness due to the red fruits. Gooseberry, blackcurrant, with a hint of iodine and camphor. Smoke and peat are present, and the grease on the barbecue sizzles. A discreet medicinal touch. Cranberry. More balanced with a few drops of water. The palate is quite sweet in the beginning, with a trace of vanilla, then the spices rise, quite strongly. Chilli, black pepper, ginger. It becomes warm and woody, with damsons and muscat grapes. Nutmeg, cloves. Very good finish, powerful, long, charred, but also fruity, with greengages. Very liquid honey, hazelnut.
In Short,
I think it's the best Càirdeas I've ever tasted. The double finish adds a certain complexity. However, it's still too expensive for the quality of the product, which is a bit young and not quite balanced.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
My Bloody Valentine - Only Shallow
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