The 2021 release of this annual favorite is comprised of the classic heavy peated spirit from Laphroaig, this time aged in ex-Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks and bottled as always at a natural cask strength of 58.9%abv. The whisky is brooding with a spicy nose that flirts with notes of camphor and an oily and expansive palate that really draws out some spectacular sherry flavors in a bold marriage of spirit and oak. Very limited availability.
As a synonym for Scottish, some people object to the term “Scotch” – but as far as their whisky goes, the Scottish people are required by law to classify the spirit as “Scotch whisky.”
History:Distillation was brought to Scotland from Ireland by missionary monks in the 6th century. In 1644, the first taxes were imposed on Scottish distillers by England, with the result that most of the nation’s whisky was soon distilled illicitly. With the Parliament’s passing of the “Excise Act” in 1824, licensing fees for distilleries were much cheaper. Distilleries started to take out...
Add a three-hour delivery window to deliver your order.
Receive free shipping on your first web order over $199.
Find cocktails, recipes, pairing advice, insight and much more!
Visit Tasting Notes
Use our glossary to quench your thirst for knowledge.
Astor Wines & Spirits 399 Lafayette St. New York, NY 10003
Notify me when Laphroaig Cairdeas Pedro Ximenez Casks Single Malt Scotch Whisky is back in stock.
Item: #44793
Email Address needed:
To pick this item up at our shop in the East Village:
*required
Offer available to new subscribers. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Does not apply to items on sale, solid cases, corporate orders, or orders containing an item priced at more than $10,000.