Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old Friends of Laphroaig 2017 70cl, 43%

Description

Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old Friends of Laphroaig 2017 70cl, 43% is a limited Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Laphroaig Distillery, released for the Friends of Laphroaig community. Cairdeas means “friendship” in Gaelic, making this bottle a meaningful expression for fans of the distillery and collectors of annual Laphroaig releases.

This 15 year old edition was matured entirely in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels, giving the whisky a sweeter and more rounded profile while keeping the unmistakable Laphroaig peat smoke. Expect vanilla, candied apple, sea air, honey, citrus, charcoal, tobacco, smoked meat and classic medicinal Islay character.

Bottled at 43%, this expression offers a softer and more approachable Laphroaig style compared with many higher-strength Cairdeas releases. Complete with its original green-and-white presentation tube shown in the supplied product image, it is a strong bottle for Laphroaig collectors and peat lovers.

Why Choose Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old Friends of Laphroaig 2017 70cl, 43%

This bottle stands out because it combines the Friends of Laphroaig Cairdeas identity with a proper 15 year age statement and full first-fill ex-Bourbon maturation.

For drinkers, it offers vanilla, candied apple, sea salt, honey, tobacco, charcoal, smoked meat and soft medicinal peat smoke.

For collectors, the 2017 Friends of Laphroaig release, 15 year age statement, 43% strength and original presentation tube make it a desirable Cairdeas bottle.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Laphroaig collectors looking for the Cairdeas 15 Year Old Friends of Laphroaig 2017 release.

It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy Islay single malts with peat smoke, vanilla, apple, honey, citrus, sea salt, tobacco and medicinal coastal depth.

It is also ideal for special occasions, Islay whisky collections, Friends of Laphroaig fans and collectors building a range around Cairdeas annual bottlings.

Product Details

Product Name: Laphroaig.

Category: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Distillery: Laphroaig Distillery.

Region: Islay, Scotland.

Series: Cairdeas / Friends of Laphroaig.

Expression: 15 Year Old Friends of Laphroaig 2017.

Age Statement: 15 Years Old.

Bottling Year: 2017.

Bottle Size: 70cl.

ABV: 43%.

Cask Style: First-fill ex-Bourbon barrels.

Bottling Type: Official distillery bottling.

Style: Smoky, coastal, sweet, medicinal and Bourbon-cask matured Islay single malt.

Packaging: Original presentation tube shown in the supplied product image.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public bottle count was found for this release.

Collector’s Note

Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old Friends of Laphroaig 2017 has strong collector appeal because it forms part of the much-loved Cairdeas series, created for the Friends of Laphroaig community. These releases are followed closely by collectors because each edition explores a different side of the distillery’s smoky Islay character.

The 15 year age statement, first-fill ex-Bourbon maturation and 2017 release identity make this bottle especially attractive for collectors who want to build a complete Cairdeas range. Complete with its original tube, it is a strong addition for fans of Laphroaig, Islay whisky and annual limited editions.