A tribute to Ian Hunter’s pivotal role in safeguarding the Kilbride Stream, this ultra-aged Islay malt—distilled in 1987 and bottled in 2021—offers a rare glimpse into Laphroaig’s deep, mature character. Presented in a book-shaped case, it forms the third chapter in the distillery’s collector series. One of 4,800 bottles.
Specifications
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Origin: Scotland, Islay
- Distillery: Laphroaig
- Bottling Series: The Ian Hunter Story
- Alcohol Strength: 48% ABV
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Age: 33 Year Old
Tasting Notes
Nose
- Coastal brine and iodine, softened by fennel and dried kelp
- Subtle fruit: green apple, lemon zest, kiwi
- Sweet accents of mirin and honey, with a whisper of smoked fish
Palate
- Silky and sweet on entry, bursting with tropical fruit—pineapple, coconut, mandarin
- Saline edge with seaweed crackers and toasted nuts
- Earthy peat, tobacco leaf, and charcoal
- Herbal complexity: sage, green tea, dried thyme
Finish
- Medium length, with antiseptic notes and forest floor depth
- Lingering incense, grapefruit pith, and a touch of banana
- A contemplative close—like fruit offerings laid at a kelp-covered shrin
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