Join the Southern California Whiskey Club for a cozy PHriendsgiving evening of friendship, partnered with Laphroaig and Ronan. At the heart of the night is Càirdeas, pronounced somewhere between “gorgeous” and “car chase.” Càirdeas means “friendship” in Scots Gaelic — even if you can’t say it, you should still drink it. 

 

The night will start with a bespoke welcome cocktail by Bar Director Jeremy Wade, spotlighting Laphroaig Oak Select. Guided by Laphroaig Ambassador Rich Varga, we will dive directly into three monster expressions (totaling 79 years of age!) with a 1998 Signatory, a 25-Year-Old, and a 30-Year-Old. In the PHriendsgiving theme, we will have a family-style meal featuring inventive pizzas and fun side dishes. The 3 Càirdeas releases will be poured during dessert to toast the night. We’ll be seated outside in the cozy, heated patio area, so plan ahead to bundle up and make wonderful memories.

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the lineup

1. Laphroaig 24 Year Old, Signatory 1998, Cask Strength, 49.7% ABV

2. Laphroaig 25 Year Old, 2023 Release, 47.3% ABV

3. Laphroaig 30 Year Old, 2025 Release, 45.8% ABV

4. Laphroaig Càirdeas release 2025 Lore Cask Strength, 59.6% ABV

5. Laphroaig Càirdeas release 2024 Cask Favourites, 52.3% ABV

6. Laphroaig Càirdeas release 2023 White Port & Madeira Cask Aged, 52.3% ABV

+ #SecretStash 

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about the distillery

Laphroaig, meaning “the beautiful hollow by a broad bay” in Islay’s native Gaelic tongue, is a place like no other. The distillery is perched on the shore, exposed to all the elements the Hebridean Sea can throw at it since 1815. Over two centuries later, the distillery boasts seven stills and their original kilns still burn bright. [link] 

about the venue:

Ronan is a seasonal share plates restaurant serving dinner seven nights a week. Ronan is owned and operated by Chef Daniel Cutler and his wife, Caitlin. The menu features local produce, responsibly raised proteins, and Neapolitan pizza. Ronan has a full bar of craft cocktails run by Bar Director, Jeremy Wade, as well as a curated, rotating selection of natural and biodynamic wines hand-selected by Caitlin.  [link] 

 

 

note:

• Please bring your own Glencairn(s) to the tasting, the club will NOT be providing glassware.

• We will be seated outside in the heated patio area at Ronan, so please plan ahead.

• Rideshare, public transportation, or designated driver is strongly encouraged.

• Please review our FAQs for any questions + information [link]

 

 

Big thanks to Rich Varga and Jeremy Wade at Ronan for making this happen!