Laphroaig Càirdeas 2020 Port & Wine Casks Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig Càirdeas 2020 Port & Wine Casks Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Peat smoke and sea salt set the tone for this 2020 Laphroaig Càirdeas, an Islay single malt Scotch with a distinct fruit-driven side. Strawberry softens the smoky edge, while chocolate-covered cherry brings a darker, richer note without losing the whisky’s coastal character.
It begins in ex-Bourbon casks, then moves into ex-red-wine casks, with second-fill Ruby Port barriques also part of the maturation. Bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV), it carries its smoke and fruit with plenty of intensity. The result is a direct meeting of savory peat, briny salt, and ripe berry character, with the wine and Port casks adding depth around the core Islay profile. This 750 mL release suits drinkers who enjoy robust peat but want a noticeable red-fruit dimension alongside it.
Product details
- Bottle Size
- 750ML
- Proof
- 104
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Islay
- Vintage
- 2020
- Finish
- Second-fill Ruby Port barriques; ex-Bourbon maturation followed by ex-red-wine casks
- Tasting Notes
- peat smoke, sea salt, iodine, ash, citrus, strawberry, chocolate-covered cherry, clove, cinnamon, charred meat
- UPC:
- 8068681211