Laphroaig Cairdeas Cask Favourites Scotch Whisky 2024
Laphroaig Càirdeas Cask Favourites 2024 – 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig Càirdeas Cask Favourites 2024 is the latest limited annual release in Laphroaig's celebrated Càirdeas series — a Gaelic word meaning "friendship" — crafted exclusively for the Friends of Laphroaig, the distillery's legendary loyalty program. Each year, the Càirdeas release explores a unique cask combination or finishing approach, making every edition a genuinely individual and collectible expression of Laphroaig's iconic Islay character.
The 2024 Càirdeas Cask Favourites is a 10-year-old Laphroaig that brings together the bold cask influences of two beloved previous Càirdeas releases — 2019's Triple Wood and 2021's PX Cask — combining their distinctive flavour contributions into a single, memorable expression. Bottled at a fixed strength of 52.4% ABV, this is a whisky of genuine complexity and character, designed to be shared with friends.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Laphroaig's signature bold peat smoke and salty Islay character, enriched by the sweetness of Pedro Ximénez Sherry and the layered complexity of Triple Wood cask influence — a beautifully balanced interplay of smoke and fruit
- Palate: Rich and complex with peat smoke, dark dried fruit, PX Sherry sweetness, vanilla, and the distinctive maritime character of Islay — the Triple Wood and PX cask influences working in harmony
- Finish: Long, warming, and deeply satisfying with lingering peat smoke, dried fruit sweetness, and the clean, briny Islay fade that defines Laphroaig
Key Highlights
- ✔ 2024 Càirdeas limited annual release — exclusively for Friends of Laphroaig
- ✔ 10 years aged — combining Triple Wood (2019) & PX Cask (2021) cask influences
- ✔ 52.4% ABV — bottled at a fixed strength for consistent character
- ✔ From Laphroaig Distillery — the most richly flavoured of all Scotch whiskies, Isle of Islay
- ✔ Collector's annual release — each Càirdeas edition is unique and unrepeatable
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Laphroaig Càirdeas series?
Càirdeas (pronounced "car-jas") is a Gaelic word meaning "friendship" — and the Càirdeas series is Laphroaig's annual limited release crafted exclusively for the Friends of Laphroaig, the distillery's loyalty program. Each year's release explores a unique cask combination or finishing approach, making every edition a distinct and collectible expression of Laphroaig's character.
What are the Triple Wood and PX Cask influences?
The 2019 Triple Wood Càirdeas used three cask types — ex-bourbon, Oloroso Sherry quarter casks, and European oak casks — for a layered, complex character. The 2021 PX Cask edition was finished in Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks, adding rich dark fruit and sweetness. The 2024 Cask Favourites combines the best of both influences into a single expression.
What is the Friends of Laphroaig?
The Friends of Laphroaig is Laphroaig's legendary loyalty program — one of the oldest and most celebrated in Scotch whisky. Members receive a lifetime lease on a square foot of Islay land, exclusive access to limited releases like Càirdeas, and a dram of Laphroaig when they visit the distillery.
Where can I buy Laphroaig Càirdeas Cask Favourites 2024?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.