
Peat meets sweet port and madeira cask complexity
This exceptional single malt is fully matured in second-fill Madeira casks before finishing in first-fill white port casks. It delivers a striking balance of coastal peat smoke, honeyed sweetness, and bright stone fruit complexity.
Sticky barbecued pork ribs or smoked oysters
Charred portobello mushrooms with soy glaze
Aged blue cheese or mature sharp cheddar
Islay, Scotland
Glencairn Glass
Room temperature (64-70F)
Founded in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston, Laphroaig is renowned for its uncompromisingly smoky flavor profile. Located on the rugged coast of Islay, Scotland, it remains one of the few distilleries to still use its own hand-turned floor maltings.
Crafted at the historic Laphroaig Distillery on the south coast of Islay, this annual Cairdeas release celebrates friendship and traditional island distilling. It showcases the distillery's unique cold-smoked barley and seaside warehouse maturation.