Laphroaig Distillery
Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky · No Age Statement
The Laphroaig Cairdeas 2017 edition represents a polarizing release finished in quarter casks with pronounced oakiness and bitter spice characteristics.
Rating Breakdown
Flavor Profile
Tasting Journey
Nose
Peat smoke, sea salt, iodine, medicinal bandages, lemon zest, vanilla, smoked bacon, seaweed, and fresh maritime breeze
Palate
Bold peat, creamy caramel, black pepper, smoked fish, honey, ginger, oak spice, and briny coastal minerality
Finish
Length: LongLong smoky finish with campfire ash, sea spray, dried herbs, and a surprising sweetness of honeycomb
Specs
Price / Value
MSRP: $79.99
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Our Score: 91/100
Pairings
Food
- Smoked salmon
- oysters on the half shell
- blue cheese
- dark chocolate with sea salt
Cocktails
- Penicillin cocktail
- Rob Roy
- smoky Highball with soda
Our Verdict
Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask is a peat lover's dream. The smaller cask size accelerates maturation, adding extra creaminess and vanilla sweetness that beautifully balances the signature Laphroaig smoke. A special release that lives up to the Cairdeas name — Gaelic for 'friendship.'
