An extraordinary 33-Year-Old Islay single malt celebrating Laphroaig’s rich legacy and uncompromising spirit.

The Laphroaig Ian Hunter Series Book 3,  33-Year-Old is a rare, limited-edition release honouring Ian Hunter, the last of the Johnston family to own and manage the Laphroaig distillery. Fully matured in ex-Bourbon barrels, this whisky shines with creamy liquorice notes and Laphroaig’s unmistakable peat smoke, presented in a beautifully crafted book that documents a vital chapter of the distillery’s history.

What Makes It Special

This 33-Year-Old single malt is the third release in the Ian Hunter Series, created to celebrate both legacy and guardianship. It tells the story of Ian Hunter’s fight to protect the Kilbride Stream, Laphroaig’s essential water source, while offering whisky lovers a rare opportunity to experience three decades of patient maturation. A collectible masterpiece for true Islay enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Ripe pears, peaches, and apricots layered with condensed sweetness, honey, rose petal, nutmeg, and ashy peat.

• Palate: Sweet, syrupy fruit leads to waves of aniseed and creamy liquorice notes.

• Finish: Extremely long, with alternating layers of ashy vanilla and lingering peat smoke.

Serving Suggestions

To fully appreciate this whisky, serve in a tulip-shaped snifter glass at room temperature. Add a splash of cool (but un-chilled) water if desired, to open up its complex layers of aroma and flavour.

About the Distillery

Founded in 1810 by brothers Donald and Alexander Johnston, Laphroaig is one of Islay’s most iconic distilleries. Its distinctive character comes from coastal influence, high-moss peat, and traditional floor maltings still in use today. Famous worldwide for its uncompromising individuality, Laphroaig remains a benchmark for peated whisky.

Cellaring Potential

Bottled at its peak after 33 years of careful maturation, this release is ready to enjoy now but will remain a prized collectible for decades to come.

Collector’s Note

The Ian Hunter Series Book 3 is a rare, non-chill filtered single malt, fully matured in ex-Bourbon barrels. Presented in a collector’s book that narrates Ian Hunter’s legacy, it is both a celebration of Laphroaig’s history and one of the most sought-after releases in the distillery’s modern era. Limited in number, it is a treasure for serious whisky collectors worldwide.

Details

• Distillery: Laphroaig (Islay, Scotland)

• Series: Ian Hunter Series – Book 3

• Age Statement: 33 Years Old

• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Peated

• Maturation: Fully matured in ex-Bourbon barrels

• Non-chill filtered

• Limited edition collector’s release