The Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 4 is a rare 34-year-old single malt, released as part of the distillery’s exclusive collector series honouring Ian Hunter, the last member of the Johnston family to manage Laphroaig between 1908 and 1944. This limited-edition bottling is matured in American white oak bourbon barrels before being finished in first-fill European oak Oloroso sherry casks, creating a whisky of remarkable depth and balance. Bottled at 46.7% ABV and non-chill filtered, it preserves its full complexity and character.

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Laphroaig Distillery

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Founded in 1815 on Islay, Laphroaig is world-renowned for its intensely peated single malts with medicinal, maritime character. The distillery’s legacy includes bold innovations introduced under Ian Hunter’s leadership, such as adopting American white oak casks, which continue to shape the house style today. The Ian Hunter Story series pays tribute to his pivotal role, with each annual release offering both rare aged whisky and a beautifully presented book chronicling Laphroaig’s history.

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Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 4 34 Year Old Tasting Notes

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Nose: Rich, with the signature Laphroaig smoke beneath layers of complexity.
Palate: Sweet tropical notes of pineapple and peach balanced against coastal peat.
Finish: Long, ashy, and lingering.

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Why Add Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 4 34 Year Old to Your Collection?

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This fourth chapter in the Ian Hunter Story series continues one of the most collectible narratives in modern whisky. With only limited numbers released annually, each edition combines an exceptionally aged Laphroaig with an archival-style book that celebrates the distillery’s heritage. The 34 Year Old stands out for its dual cask maturation, blending bourbon-driven vanilla with Oloroso sherry richness, layered over the distillery’s iconic smoke. For collectors and Laphroaig devotees, it represents a rare opportunity to secure a historic and highly prized bottling.