Crafted as a limited release for the 2008 Islay Whisky Festival, Laphroaig Cairdeas 2008 embodies the quintessential bold, peaty character for which Laphroaig is renowned. Known for its unique and complex profile, this single malt Scotch whisky is a collector’s dream, limited to just 3,600 bottles.
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Country of Origin: Scotland
- Region: Islay
- Distillery: Laphroaig
- Collection: Cairdeas
- Bottling Year: 2008
- Alcohol Content: 55.0% ABV
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Cask Type: Mixed maturation with quarter casks and sherry butts
Tasting Notes:
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Aroma:
- Fresh apple
- Ripe peach
- Zesty lemon
- Clove spice
- Charred oak
- Medicinal smoke
- Unripe honeydew melon
- Marine salt
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Palate:
- Vibrant citrus
- Caramel
- Warm cinnamon
- Almond undertones
- Creamy mouthfeel
- Vanilla smoke
- Iodine-infused hospital gauze
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Finish:
- Medium-long
- Dried apricot
- Spicy oak
- Smoky, spicy dryness
- Warm afterglow
This whisky is prized for its harmonious blend of youthful vigor and complex maturity, presenting a memorable experience for any whisky connoisseur.
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