12 August 2026
  • Laphroaig 33 Years Old

    The Ian Hunter Story (Book 3 Source Protector)

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    £1,000
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    Laphroaig 33 Years Old

    The Ian Hunter Story (Book 3 Source Protector)
    Lot #0950163
    FINISH DATE
    31 October 2021

    The Ian Hunter Story - Book 3 is the third chapter in the series of rare and collectable aged whiskies honouring the legacy of one man. Ian Hunter, the last of the Johnston family to own and manage the Laphroaig distillery, between 1908 and 1944. Each release will contain a rare and aged Laphroaig, set into a beautifully crafted book that will document a part of Ian’s rich legacy.
    Every year a new chapter will be told, uncovering the extensive history behind Laphroaig and the characters who created it, making this a collection unlike any other, and one that is treasured by Laphroaig fans across the world. This 33-year-old 1987 vintage single malt has been matured in refill ex-Bourbon barrels and captured at 49.9%

    Laphroaig

    Laphroaig is the Islay whisky with the medicinal touch. Today, it is owned by Beam Suntory and enjoys tremendous success. Working flat out, it sources most of its malt from the nearby Port Ellen maltings but manages to retain 15% of its needs via the traditional malting floors at the distillery. While it is seen to be the most ‘extreme’ of the Islay malts, in recent times there has been a focus to provide more variety through a variety of expressions, including no age statements, as Laphroaig has built upon its brand and attracted new fans to Islay to own their bit of peat bog. The distillery dates back to 1815, and occupies an iconic waterside setting on Islay. Immediately recognisable to any ferry travellers as they slowly approach the isle. Originally founded by the Johnston brothers, unfortunately, one suffered a fatal accident in the distillery during 1847, but ownership is retained within the family for generations. The winds of change began with Bessie Williamson taking management control in 1954 before corporate owners arrived in the 1960s. One thing is noticeable about Laphroaig throughout the decades and that’s its enduring popularity and almost constant production, things that won’t change anytime soon.

    Lot Features
    • BOTTLER
      Official Bottling
    • CASK TYPE
      Ex-Bourbon
    • DISTILLERY
      Laphroaig
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      75 cl
    • STRENGTH
      49.9%
    • CASK TYPE
      Ex-Bourbon
    • APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT (kg)
      4
    Region
    Scotland, Islay
    Scotland, Islay
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