Laphroaig Càirdeas Warehouse 1 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Each year we craft a limited edition malt to celebrate the Friends of Laphroaig. Called Càirdeas, which means 'friendship' in Gaelic, each annual release features a new, special whisky that stands apart from our core range. The 2022 Càirdeas honors our iconic Warehouse 1. Costant sea spray and storm drenchings lend a rich shoreline astringeny to the classic Laphroaig flavors of peat, smoke, and salt. Warehouse 1's rare four-storey construction, with variying levels of temperature and humidity, exploits its exposed position on our shoreline to tease out these enigmatic flavors. Matured in Laphroaig’s iconic warehouse a skipping-stone’s throw from the Islay coast for flavors of peat, smoke, and sea salt that soar with bitter maritime character. Laphroaig’s Càirdeas expression for 2022 reflects how Friends bring out more in each other.

This limited edition single malt, aged in first-fill ex-Maker’s Mark bourbon barrels, dials up the quintessential Laphroaig taste. Classic flavors are elevated by a coastal character that can only come from sea spray and storms. It’s a match made in Islay. Warehouse 1’s rare four-storey construction, with varying levels of temperature and humidity, and exposure to rugged conditions tease out Laphroaig’s enigmatic flavors and lend a maritime quality to the final whisky. Bottled at 52.2% ABV for a memorable experience to share with your Friends. The legend of Laphroaig spans over 200 years. Founded in 1815, our legacy is defined by the dedication, craftmanship and kinship passed down by generations of masterful distillers. You can taste our island heritage in every bottle. It’s a place like no other that inspires the deeply complex character captured in each expression. And once you get a taste for our island, it’s impossible not to love our whisky for a lifetime.

Tasting Notes:

Color: Pale Gold Nose: Peaty, sweet and nutty with “medicinal” notes. Strong vanilla cake, fudge, heather-honey, golden syrup, walnuts and nutmeg. Body: Full-bodied with vibrant aromas from nose to finish. Palate: Powerful peat-reek and ashy notes of tar combine with sweet Manuka honey and burnt toffee. Oak spices, tannins, white pepper, plus dried herbs and flowers add an herbal touch. Finish: Peaty and acidic with lingering herbal and spicy notes leading to a floral aftertaste. Maturation: Aged in first-fill ex-Maker’s Mark bourbon casks exclusively in Warehouse 1, giving extra exposure to the elements.

This year's Càirdeas reflects the unique maritime character developed by exclusive aging in our iconic Warehouse 1. Taste all of our classic Laphroaig flavors amplified in one glass.

52.2% ABV / 104.4 Proof

750 ML