Laphroaig Cairdeas 12 Year Old Feis Ile 2009
Laphroaig Cairdeas 12 Year Old Feis Ile 2009
The Laphroaig Cairdeas Feis Ile 2009 12-Year-Old is a rare, limited-edition Islay single malt, bottled to celebrate the iconic Feis Ile festival. This special release marks John Campbell's first bottling as Laphroaig's distillery manager and embodies "Cairdeas" — Gaelic for "Friendship." With only 4,000 bottles and a robust 57.5% ABV, this 12-year-old offers an intense, peat-forward experience with balanced complexity that collectors and enthusiasts will appreciate.
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Nose: Rich peat smoke, medicinal notes, seaweed, and zesty citrus with a hint of honey sweetness.
Palate: Full-bodied with pronounced peat, spicy pepper, sea salt, and subtle honeyed fruit.
Finish: Long and warming, with a smoky, briny character and a lingering charcoal finish.