Cairdeas — the Gaelic word for friendship — is Laphroaig's annual limited release, crafted each year as a gift to the Friends of Laphroaig, the distillery's global community of loyal devotees. The 2024 edition continues the tradition of exploring a unique cask combination that showcases a different dimension of Laphroaig's iconic Islay character. Bottled at cask strength without chill filtration, Cairdeas 2024 is an uncompromising expression of the distillery at its most authentic — raw, peaty, and deeply coastal.
In the glass, the signature Laphroaig smoke arrives immediately — medicinal, maritime, and unmistakable. Beneath it, the cask influence adds layers of sweetness and complexity that evolve beautifully with each sip. The finish is long, warming, and quintessentially Islay.
Distillery: Laphroaig, Islay, Scotland
Series: Cairdeas Annual Limited Release
Vintage: 2024 Edition
Region: Islay
ABV: 52.4% / Proof: 104.8
Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Colour
Size: 750ml
A limited annual release for true Laphroaig devotees — Cairdeas 2024 is a rare opportunity to experience the distillery at cask strength, in a form that will never be repeated.
