Laphroaig 30 year old Càirdeas - Dennis' Whisky Pages

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Laphroaig

Whisky:	Laphroaig 30 year old Càirdeas
Age:	30 years
Type:	Single malt

Bottled:	2011
Cask Type:	First Married Sherry 60% & Bourbon 40%; Bourbon Finished
Bottle #:	836/1536
Strength:	43%

Distillery:	Laphroaig Distillery
Country:	Scotland: Islay

Date:	29-05-2012
Nose:	Oloroso sherry, some smoke, a little peat, wood, prune, raisin.
Flavour:	A little sour, apricot, sal ammoniac, peaty, smoky, nougat, nuts, a hint of black currant, long pleasantly smooth fruity finish.
Body:	Granular, dry, a little creamy, dynamic, a little oily, long gentle finish.
Comments:	The one to surpass all others. Well, as far as Laphroaig goes anyway.
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