Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.9%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Old Wood, Oily
- Description
- This 33-year-old Islay single malt from Laphroaig represents the third chapter in the distillery's tribute to Ian Hunter, its last family-owned proprietor, matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks. Three decades in wood have mellowed Laphroaig's characteristic peat and maritime character, while preserving the smoky intensity for which the distillery is renowned. The extended cask time adds subtle depth and complexity to the phenolic foundation. A rare opportunity to experience how Islay's most famous peated whisky evolves with age, ideal for collectors and those seeking to understand the impact of time on heavily peated spirits.
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Laphroaig 33 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector is a 33-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 49.9% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 33-year-old Islay single malt from Laphroaig represents the third chapter in the distillery's tribute to Ian Hunter, its last family-owned proprietor, matured entirely in ex-bourbon casks. Three decades in wood have mellowed Laphroaig's characteristic peat and maritime character, while preserving the smoky intensity for which the distillery is renowned. The extended cask time adds subtle depth and complexity to the phenolic foundation. A rare opportunity to experience how Islay's most famous peated whisky evolves with age, ideal for collectors and those seeking to understand the impact of time on heavily peated spirits.
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