Laphroaig Càirdeas 2024 | The Whiskey Dictionary

[@whiskywhereabouts]

Nice review. Agree it's a pretty strong release (I got very similar berry notes as well). Cheers!

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

“Whatever part of the distillery decided to break that year and they named a bottle after it…” I laughed my a$$ off!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm genuinely surprised more people didn't comment on that. I loved that line too

[@AlexDraut]

It's about damn time! Lol I think this is a great improvement over the past 2, but the 2021 PX is still my favorite by far. I daresay among my top 5-10 of all time. Cheers!

[@burkec33]

It was a sad day when I finished the PX a few weeks ago, but grateful that I was able to have one.

[@koski1885]

Bunna cask strength for me - although this year’s 21 year old might be a stretch financially…have a couple of bottles of the cairdeas in the stash. Lovely stuff!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Bunna CS is a great choice

[@Mike-qw7vf]

Loving this one.

[@tamebush8285]

So this one's better than the Laphroaig Select? Huh. 😁 I've started looking forward to the Lagavulin Offerman releases, although I don't think they're intended to be an annual release (though it would be if they're on the ball).

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Just slightly better 😀 Yearly offermans is a good choice

[@WhispyWoods.]

Good question to start the video. Shows me where I am in the whiskey hobby because my joy comes from things I know I like that I know I can buy anytime I want!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

You'll spend far less money that way. Good method

[@williamjefferson6128]

Thanks for your review! The whisky I look forward to every year is the annual single malt release from Tsunuki.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ooo, I haven't heard of that. I'll keep an eye out for it!

[@jaylat4578]

Always get the cairdeas. This one was a great release. Took their two best recent releases and combined them. I also make sure to get the glen scotia yearly releases. I used to do ardbeg releases too but they lost me. I only sporadically buy them now

[@dreamingwolf8382]

What I look forward to every year are any special releases and collaborations that get put out by Balcones.

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

Sounds like a great whisky! My favorite Laphroaig is the sherry cask 10. How would you compare that one this? Assuming you’ve had the sherry cask.

[@christinecamley]

I look forward each year to Ardbeg special releases, Laphroaig 10 CS and Laphroaig Cairdeas!!

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

Managed to grab a bottle and it’s delicious! Pretty mild peat but you definitely get the PX casks. It’s not a sherry bomb, but the red fruits you mentioned are definitely there.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I've been enjoying this one for sure!

[@geralddvorak6570]

Liked this so much I bought a backup. Only other Cairdeas I had was 2021 PX- wish I still had some left to do comparison, but it was so good that it was empty a long time ago. Cheers!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I still have a good chunk of my bottle. I'm very happy about that

[@jeffedgar562]

My first and only Cardias was 2021. Amazing!

[@TheReal_DeanD]

I'm happy I got a bottle of this at retail but sadly retail is $115 buy me. This Cairdeas I could justify the price to myself as it is age stated and a blend of the cask favorites. I've always loved the triple wood more. I still remember that warehouse 1 video. I'm so happy I left it on the shelf. When I look at some Laphroaig pricing that is wonky I remember that video.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'm so glad that this one was great. I'd have been so bummed if it wasnt.

[@topshelfdustin3060]

I'm salivating...that's all you really have to say about this bad boy.

[@christinecamley]

$165 Canadian for me before taxes but worth it!!

[@McIntyresMalts]

This one is great!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks!

[@drax14QC]

Your dipped glass makes sense knowing Laphroaig uses ex-Bourbon casks from Maker’s Mark! (Both being owned by Beam-Suntory too)

[@javieracosta3439]

Just found one today in central Connecticut. But only one on the shelf at the last of four stores I visited. Kinda shocked to not be seeing it everywhere. The last few years are still sitting on shelves (the PX seems to be all gone...cask favorite you say?? 😂) Thanks for the video and will be opening this soon!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@ddresely]

Kilchoman Loch Gorm and 100% Islay

[@xDarthRio]

I always look forward to the Lagavulin 11 Offerman edition

[@SippersSocialClub]

Love the Ardbeg dig lol

[@andremelandray7102]

What about the 2023 version , any opinions on that one?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yes! I did a video on it last year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5rIY3pmYpqpf6M I wasn't a big fan.

[@andremelandray7102]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary i Appreciate this because it cost 150 here , i humbly appreciate your answer, not worth the risk then, i'll wait for the 2024

[@physics2112]

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[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I looked into it a bit back when I used to go to Texas for the Bastard's Ball, however, I don't have need for the accreditation. It's a good program though, I've heard good things.

[@Mendleson]

Glenlivet 15 yr 1824 French oak casket? Do you have an opinion on it please? Great. Channel

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

My overall opinion on that is that it's "ok". Doesn't do anything wrong and is decent for someone who hasn't had a ton of scotch to compare it to. In other words, a good starter scotch. Other than that I'd rate it as a "try it", but if you can get it for a good price there's nothing wrong with it.

[@Mendleson]

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[@jarrettmcgregor1001]

Glen Scotia Victoriana

[@mcejn8524]

I didnt know jokoy likes islay 😂

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Jokoy?

[@johnzajac9849]

Soft smoke.........smoft? As per one source, 'Cairdeas' means friendship, goodwill, or alliance in Scottish Gaelic.

[@cooprop]

That's the most disappointing Cairdeas I ever had. It's not a bad whisky! but compared to the last editions, disappointing...cant even compare them to the red wine / White port of fino editions