{"product_id":"carn-mor-laphroaig-22-year-old","title":"Càrn Mòr Laphroaig 22 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts About This Single Malt Scotch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottler: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topwhiskies.com\/pages\/carn-mor-independent-bottler\" title=\"Càrn Mòr Independent Whisky Bottler\"\u003eCàrn Mòr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRange: Celebration Of The Cask\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisky Maker: Morrison's Distillers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Laphroaig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 22 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled: 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Islay, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirit: Single malt scotch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCask Type: Single bourbon barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol by Volume: Cask strength, 54.9%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutturn: 130 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle Size: 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLaphroaig 22 Year Old Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonfire smoke, cracked pepper, and waves of creamy vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout this Càrn Mòr whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Laphroaig 22 Year Old from Morrison Distillers was released as part of the prestigious Càrn Mòr Celebration Of The Cask series, showcasing the remarkable depth and complexity that long maturation can bring to one of Islay’s most iconic distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDistilled in 2004 and bottled in 2026, this single malt spent over two decades maturing in a single bourbon barrel. While Laphroaig is renowned for its bold peat smoke, medicinal notes, and maritime character, extended bourbon cask maturation often reveals a softer, more elegant side of the spirit. The oak gradually integrates with the whisky over time, introducing layers of vanilla, cream, and spice while allowing the distillery’s unmistakable smoky identity to remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFew distilleries reward long ageing quite like Laphroaig Distillery. As the years pass, the intense peat becomes more refined and harmonious, evolving from youthful intensity into something deeper, richer, and more nuanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose opens with classic bonfire smoke, immediately recognisable as Laphroaig, accompanied by cracked black pepper and a growing wave of creamy vanilla sweetness from the bourbon barrel. On the palate, the interplay between smoke and oak is beautifully balanced, with rich vanilla, soft spice, and mature peat creating a whisky of impressive depth and texture. The peat remains present throughout but has become polished and integrated, supporting rather than dominating the flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe finish is long, warming, and elegant, carrying lingering smoke, sweet oak, gentle spice, and creamy vanilla far beyond the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBottled at cask strength (54.9% ABV), with natural colour and without chill filtration, this is a whisky that captures both the power and refinement of mature Islay malt. With an outturn of just 130 bottles, it is a highly limited release and a superb example of long-aged bourbon-matured Laphroaig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully mature Islay whisky where elegant peat smoke, creamy vanilla, and subtle spice combine in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrison Distillers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57206719054199,"sku":"CMR-LAP-22-549","price":397.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/topwhiskies.com\/products\/carn-mor-laphroaig-22-year-old","provider":"TopWhiskies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}