Laphroaig 34 Year Old Ian Hunter Book V 45.5% 70cl

This 34-year-old ex-bourbon barrel matured single malt is the fifth and final release in Laphroaig’s series of rare and collectable aged whiskies to celebrate the story of  Ian Hunter who transformed the Laphroaig make whisky over many years. The whisky is matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon casks and European oak Pedro Ximenez casks.

Laphroaig’s tasting note:

Nose: lightly peaty with notes of iodine and burnt wood. Floral green malt, sweet candyfloss and vanilla fudge, and subtle blueberry and raspberry accents.

Palate: sweet and spicy, with hints of classic Laphroaig peat and cold barbecue ash. Salted caramel and butterscotch, roast chestnut, a hint of peach, dried flowers and white pepper.

Finish: peaty and malty, with a lingering sweetness

£683.33