Laphroaig – Cairdeas (2021) Pedro Ximenez

From the heart of Islay, Laphroaig’s 2021 Cairdeas is a testament to the distillery manager’s craft, created to honor the loyal ‘Friends of Laphroaig’. This limited edition undergoes a unique triple maturation, beginning in first-fill American oak previously holding bourbon, then moving to quarter casks for enhanced intensity, and finally finished in European oak hogsheads seasoned with rich Pedro Ximenez Sherry. The result is a complex whisky boasting Laphroaig’s signature smoky character interwoven with deep, dark fruit sweetness and a lingering, luxurious finish. Expect notes of raisin, fig, and a subtle spice alongside the classic Islay peat – a truly special expression of this iconic distillery.