Just dove into the world of peat with the base Laphroaig 10 and actually enjoyed it. Mostly a bourbon guy but it has its place for sure. The aromas are strong but was surprised by the pleasant sweetness. Cheers.
Now this is what I call a war, wow! I actually really like the look of this release because I love the triple wood which I think is 48% so this is a slightly older, slightly higher proofed combination of the triple wood and PX so almost certainly a better bottling of the two beforehand and since the triple wood is discontinued it makes this even more special, cheers!
Thanks Jon. I have the 2022 and the 2023. Two very different pours, but I like both. Riding on your coat tails, the 2022 and 2023 are mood pours for me. I'm somewhat new to peat and I'm enjoying the journey. Slàinte Mhath!
WOW, where do you even start? Cheers, to James! 🥃😊🥃 Only reach for Laphroaig rarely. Potent stuff. Still nursing an old bottle of the QC from about nine years ago. Honestly, I keep forgetting that it's sitting about patiently waiting to be noticed. I have heard good things about the Cairdeas, will definitely try it at some stage. Okay, now you've got me thinking 🧐 Tonight's dram to be dusted off... Here's to all those heavy smokers (so to speak). Have a fantastic evening Jon! Marian 🇨🇦
Super jealous that you got a bottle of this already! It sounds like you really enjoyed this dram. Going to need to grab this bomb when the opportunity presents itself. Cheers Jon to another great review. Ps...Happy Ardbeg Day lol.
Hello Jon! I think this is a perfect review on Cairdeas 2024. I really like this year’s Cairdeas since it’s not too sweet and it is delivering well balanced flavor. I love the smell. I remember it was like Christmas ham with cloves. For me the first palate is gentle and the flavor grows bigger and bigger and end with the finish of sweet ginger spice. Very moreish indeed. Slàinte Mhaith sir 🥃.
Though, though call. I wish I still had some of that PX kicking around to do a direct comparison. This one is a little fuller and maybe a bit more dark or charred oak. There is the PX in here, but maybe the extra age brings some of that?
