Laphroaig 33 Year Old The Ian Hunter Story Book 3 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl, 48.2% ABV

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