The most richly flavoured off all scotch whiskies.
Details
70cl: 51.6% abv.
Scottish Release
Age: NAS
Region: Islay
Cask Type: Ex Bourbon/Madeira
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Release Date: 2016
Each year, Master Distiller John Campbell, handcrafts a limited-edition malt to celebrate ‘Cairdeas’ (meaning ‘friendship’ in Gaelic). These bottles are only available from the distillery and instantly sell out within a few hours of their release.
This 2016 bottling features fully-matured Laphroaig whisky aged in ex-bourbon barrels before been majestically married together for a second maturation in Madeira seasoned traditional hogsheads resulting in a unique expression.
NOSE: Ripe orange, fruits and sweet liquorice moving into spices and dry mixed peppers before concluding with a lovely dry, nutty finish.
PALATE: Peaty, earthy flavours emerge followed by a hint of dry saltiness. Creamy orange tones follow.
FINISH: Bold and lingering spicy dryness.
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