Laphroaig - Cairdeas - White Port & Madeira - Feis Ile 2023 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Cairdeas expression for 2023 brings together the best of much loved Cairdeas releases over recent years.

The limited-edition single malt is a combination of Madeira and White Port casks. Three quarters of the whisky is matured in second-fill Madeira casks, releasing smoky, spicy, and sweet fruit flavours. The final quarter has been finished in first-fill Port casks; the majority of these are white port, adding a hint of crisp fruit and deep woodiness to the flavour.

Nose: Cinnamon, freshly ground ginger, crisp green apple with notes of toasted peaches, charred orange peel, and caramelized sugar with a whisper of bonfire embers.

Palate: Honey sweetness paired with juicy citrus characters and delicate notes of hazelnut, tannic oak, dark chocolate and slightly bitter caramel leading to earthy iodine-rich smoke.

Finish: Sweet and smooth with a lingering earthy peat and creosote phenolic character. A slight sea-salt sensation to finish.