Laphroaig Càirdeas 2021 Edition Pedro Ximenez Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Islay
  • Distillery Laphroaig
  • Style Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Alcohol 58.9%
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • smoky
  • meat
  • honey
  • oak
  • smooth
  • toffee
  • cinnamon
  • nutty
  • soft

Laphroaig

Càirdeas 2021 Edition Pedro Ximenez Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky (0.75l, 58.9%)

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Chers amis, this one goes out for you. Only the real ones, though.

Laphroaig distillery was founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston and is located in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay. Although Laphroaig isn't allowed to put the prefix ‘Royal’ in its name (yet), rumour has it his royal princeness Charles of Wales is a fan of the ‘L’ Whisky. The 15-year-old is reportedly the prince's favourite Scotch. For a long while there’s been frenzy for Laphroaig’s Scotch, especially those less-available expressions.

How do you show your friends you care about them? Do you send them a nice text or make them a tasty dinner? Well, Laphroaig makes them a special limited edition Malt every year. In 2021, Distillery Manager John Campbell crafted Laphroaig Càirdeas 2021 Edition Pedro Ximenez Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky for the Friends of Laphroaig and just you know, friends and friendship in general. (Càirdeas means friendship in Gaelic) He wanted something complex for his buddies, so he triple matured it in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels, quarter casks, and European oak hogsheads that used to held PX sherry. Bottled at cask strength, only the realest friends can handle the abundance of true and rich flavors of nuts, toffee, and cinnamon.
  • Category Scotch
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Islay
  • Distillery Laphroaig
  • Style Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Alcohol 58.9%
California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Appearance / Color
Light

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Smoky with grilled bacon, manuka honey, and oak spices.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Smooth with nutty notes and a blend of toffee and cinnamon.

Finish
Complex
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  • smoky
  • meat
  • honey
  • oak
  • smooth
  • toffee
  • cinnamon
  • nutty
  • soft
Laphroaig Càirdeas 2021 Edition Pedro Ximenez Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig Càirdeas 2021 Edition Pedro Ximenez Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Laphroaig was the only 'legal' Whisky to be sold in the US during Prohibition. Officials were persuaded that Laphroaig Whisky could be used for medical purposes, since it had a strong iodine character.
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
Blended Whiskies are the result of years of craftsmanship and dedication. A master blender does not simply wake up one day with a profound ability to create a cohesive and enjoyable liquid. From nosing the liquid to working out quantities of each different grain and malt to go into the blend, a master blender can take years, if not decades, to train.
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Scotland is home to more than 20 million casks of maturing Whisky. That’s four for every person living there. Nuts!
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Laphroaig was the only 'legal' Whisky to be sold in the US during Prohibition. Officials were persuaded that Laphroaig Whisky could be used for medical purposes, since it had a strong iodine character.
Can Scotch go bad? Technically, an unopened bottle of Scotch can last forever. Air is the only true evil to Whisky; once the liquid is oxidized it is no longer immortal. After opening, as long as you store your Whisky in a cool, dry place, it will last another 5 years.
Blended Whiskies are the result of years of craftsmanship and dedication. A master blender does not simply wake up one day with a profound ability to create a cohesive and enjoyable liquid. From nosing the liquid to working out quantities of each different grain and malt to go into the blend, a master blender can take years, if not decades, to train.
Scotch Whisky is seldom aged in new barrels. Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey casks are usually used for maturation. In addition to that, Whisky is often matured or finished in various wine casks such as Sherry or Port.
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Scotland is home to more than 20 million casks of maturing Whisky. That’s four for every person living there. Nuts!
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