Laphroaig Cairdeas QC 57.2%
The Laphroaig Feis Ile 2017 offering is the Cairdeas 2017 which was fully matured in American Oak quarter casks (125 liter casks).
Nose:The nose is packed with expressive aromas of iodine, seaweed, acrid peat smoke and honey.
Palate:On the palate the whisky is tangy and sharp initially. Lots of lemon zest, icing sugar and wood spice mingle with heavy acrid peat smoke and vanilla. Honey, sultanas and hints of brine and white chocolate follow.
Finish:The finish is long and very peaty, creating a dry and bittersweet edge.
