{"product_id":"laphroaig-cairdeas-2023-white-port-madeira","title":"Laphroaig Càirdeas 2023 White Port \u0026 Madeira","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaphroaig Càirdeas 2023 White Port \u0026amp; Madeira is the annual Friends of Laphroaig limited edition — an Islay \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e where three quarters is matured in second-fill Madeira casks (releasing smoky, spicy, and sweet fruit flavours) and the final quarter is finished in first-fill Port casks, the majority of which are white port, adding a hint of crisp fruit and deep woodiness to the flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Càirdeas series (Gaelic for ‘friendship’) is Laphroaig’s annual limited release for Friends of Laphroaig, the distillery’s global membership programme. The 2023 edition explores two fortified wine cask types simultaneously: Madeira (the fortified wine from the Portuguese Atlantic island, known for its distinctive oxidative complexity and sweet fruit character) and White Port (a style of Port made from white grapes for a lighter, crisper, and more aromatic character than Ruby or Tawny Port). The combination on the classic Laphroaig peat base creates a distinctive and complex annual expression. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laphroaig, Port Ellen, Islay (est. 1815)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Càirdeas (annual Friends of Laphroaig release)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4 second-fill Madeira casks + 1\/4 first-fill Port casks (majority White Port)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is White Port and why is it unusual in whisky maturation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite Port is produced from white grapes in the Douro Valley of Portugal, resulting in a lighter and crisper fortified wine with more aromatic and fruity character than the deeper, darker Ruby or Tawny Port styles. White Port casks are unusual in Scotch whisky maturation, making the 2023 Càirdeas a genuinely distinctive combination. Limited allocation. Order online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is White Port and why is it unusual in whisky maturation?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"White Port is produced from white grapes in Portugal's Douro Valley, resulting in a lighter and crisper fortified wine with more aromatic and fruity character than Ruby or Tawny Port. White Port casks are unusual in Scotch whisky maturation, making the 2023 Cairdeas a genuinely distinctive combination.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Laphroaig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903815258183,"sku":"5010019000026","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/3b17428ffc4bdd561788e9411e76846722cc8173.png?v=1782409119","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/laphroaig-cairdeas-2023-white-port-madeira","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}