Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon
- Distillery
- Laphroaig
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £1599
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Medicinal, Old Wood
- Description
- Laphroaig's 30-year-old from The Ian Hunter Story series, matured entirely in Spanish oak Oloroso sherry casks. This release honours the late manager whose vision shaped Islay's most pungent distillery.
Similar bottles to Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon vs Hibiki Japanese Harmony - 30th Anniversary Limited Edition — Hibiki, £1200, 5.0★ · Honey, Sherried, Malt Extract, Fragant
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) — Laphroaig, £1500, 5.0★ · Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon vs Glenfarclas 40 Year Old — Glenfarclas, £1275, 5.0★ · Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit
Different style alternatives to Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve — Glengoyne, £995, 5.0★ · Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon vs Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - 107 Proof - 2011 Bottling — Old Rip Van Winkle, £1500, 4.5★ · Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty, Oily
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon vs Rosebank 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) — Rosebank, £1499, 4.2★ · Leafy, Hay-like, Honey, Fresh Fruit
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Laphroaig 30 Year Old - The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon is a 30-year-old single malt from Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and peaty character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Laphroaig's 30-year-old from The Ian Hunter Story series, matured entirely in Spanish oak Oloroso sherry casks. This release honours the late manager whose vision shaped Islay's most pungent distillery.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers