Matured in our iconic warehouse a skipping stone’s throw from the Islay coast. For flavours of peat, smoke and sea salt that soar with a bitter maritime character. Friends only.
Our Càirdeas expression for 2022 was created especially for Friends of Laphroaig® to give them more of what they love. This limited edition single malt whisky, aged in first-fill Maker’s Mark Bourbon barrels, dials up the quintessential Laphroaig® taste. Classic flavors are elevated by a coastal character that can only come from sea spray and storms. It’s a match made in Islay. Warehouse 1’s rare four-story construction, fluctuating temperature, and exposure to rugged conditions tease out enigmatic flavors and maritime quality. While traditional distilling, careful cask selection, and patience deliver renowned flavors. Laphroaig® Càirdeas 2022 is bottled at a fixed strength of 52.2% for a memorable experience to share with Friends.
Tasting Notes
Color
A pale gold appearance reflects the careful aging process and fixed-strength bottling.
Nose
Peaty, sweet, and nutty with “medicinal” notes. Strong vanilla cake, fudge, heather honey, golden syrup, walnuts, and nutmeg.
Palate
Powerful peat-reek and ashy notes of tar combine with sweet Manuka honey and burnt toffee.
Finish
Peaty and acidic with lingering herbal and spicy notes leading to a floral aftertaste.
Maturation
Aged in first-filled Maker’s Mark Bourbon casks in Warehouse 1, with extra exposure to the elements.
