Laphroaig 33 Year The Ian Hunter Story Book 3
Peated Single Malt
Laphroaig // Islay, Scotland
This is the 3rd limited edition annual release honoring early 20th century Laphroaig distillery manager Ian Hunter. This expression celebrates Hunter's commitment to protecting the Kilbride Stream water source and ushering in the distillery's conversion to steam power. It is aged 33 years in refill ex-bourbon barrels.
It is bottled non-chilled filtered at 49.9% ABV and available in limited quantities as of December, 2021. .
This is the 3rd limited edition annual release honoring early 20th century Laphroaig distillery manager Ian Hunter. This expression celebrates Hunter's commitment to protecting the Kilbride Stream water source and ushering in the distillery's conversion to steam power. It is aged 33 years in refill ex-bourbon barrels. It is bottled non-chilled filtered at 49.9% ABV and available in limited quantities as of December, 2021.
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age33 Year
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Cost
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abv49.9
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Peated Single Malt100% malted barley from a single distillery. Dried with peat.
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Cask Typerefill ex-bourbon barrels
Tasting Notes
"The nose is rather grassy and herbal, with fruity notes of green apple, pear skin and campfire smoke. The palate is a striking balance of fresh herbs such as sage, tarragon, dill, and thyme mixed with hints of baked apples and pears as well as smoked ham and cloves (think savory fruit tart baked with lardons and herbs). It's surprisingly bright, with fresh fruitiness poking through and only a subtle puff of sweet smoke. The finish is long and delicate, with salty fruit notes mingling with the fading smoke. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
96