Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old Limited Edition | 700ml

A rare celebration of friendship and the return of a legendary age statement. The Laphroaig Cairdeas 15 Year Old was released to celebrate the “Friends of Laphroaig” and the distillery’s rich Islay heritage. This limited edition marks the return of the much-loved 15-year-old age statement, offering a more mellow and refined version of Laphroaig’s signature peat smoke. Bottled at 43% ABV, it perfectly balances medicinal smoke with bright citrus and honeyed sweetness.

Character: Mellow, smoky, and coastal.
ABV: 43%
Release: 2017 Limited Edition Cairdeas.
Region: Islay.

R2,999.00

1 in stock

Additional information

Weight	5 lbs
Dimensions	25 × 15 × 10 in

The Spirit of Friendship “Cairdeas,” the Gaelic word for friendship, is the name given to the annual limited-edition bottling from Laphroaig, exclusively crafted for the Friends of Laphroaig. The 2017 edition is particularly special as it brought back the 15-year-old age statement—a profile that many enthusiasts consider to be the “sweet spot” of Laphroaig’s maturation, where the aggressive peat of youth begins to transform into something more complex and elegant.

Masterful Islay Maturation This expression was matured for 15 years in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, allowing the spirit to soak up the intense vanilla and oak notes while breathing in the salt-laden air of the Atlantic. The result is a whisky that retains the legendary Laphroaig “medicinal” character but softens it with layers of temperate fruit and floral honey.

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Peppery and smoky with notes of burning peat, seaweed, and a hint of zesty lemon. Background notes of sweet vanilla and honeyed nuts.
Palate: A silky, oily mouthfeel. Sweetness leads the way with flavors of ripe pears and tropical fruits, followed by a wave of brine and lingering peat smoke.
Finish: Long and warming with a persistent dry smokiness and a touch of sea salt.

A Rare Find for the Peat-Head Because Cairdeas releases are limited and change every year, the 15-year-old bottling has become a highly prized item for collectors. It offers a rare chance to taste an older Laphroaig that emphasizes balance and sophistication over raw power. At R2,999.00, it is an essential addition for any lover of Islay malts or dedicated Friend of Laphroaig.