Laphroaig Launches Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength
Laphroaig has announced the launch of it’s annual Càirdeas (Gaelic for “Friendship”) limited edition single malt Scotch whisky, Laphroaig Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength.
Laphroaig Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength is created from a marriage of five cask types – including ex-Bourbon, Oloroso sherry, European oak, and quarter casks – and is presented non-chill filtered and bottled at a cask strength of 59.6% ABV.
Official tasting notes for Laphroaig Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength follow:
Aroma – Sweet, herbal and boldly peaty. A superbly fruity expression with aromas of apricot, peaches in syrup and lemon cream, combined with a hint of coconut and a vanilla fudge sweetness. A hint of freshly mown grass and tangy basil is also present, with a slight trace of tobacco and white pepper.
Taste – Opening with an extraordinary explosion of peat with a salty sea spray, followed by a peppery sparkle on the tongue. Notes of lemon zest, salted limes and caramel dominate, leading on to more herbal notes of fresh mint and rich tea leaves in the background. Delicate spices emerge including cumin, cloves and ginger whilst you encounter an almost antiseptic sensation on the palate.
Finish: A long-lasting finish with a citrus sweetness and an everlasting, phenolic aftertaste.
Laphroaig Càirdeas Lore Cask Strength is now available for a suggested retail price of £89 for a 700 mL bottle.
Source: Laphroaig.