{"product_id":"laphroaig-34-year-old-the-ian-hunter-story-book-5-enduring-spirit-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Laphroaig 34 Year Old The Ian Hunter Story Book #5 Enduring Spirit Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLaphroaig 34 Year Old The Ian Hunter Story Book #5 \"Enduring Spirit\" Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e    The Laphroaig 34 Year Old, part of the esteemed \"Ian Hunter Story\" series, celebrates the enduring legacy of Ian Hunter, Laphroaig's last family owner. The fifth installment, \"Enduring Spirit,\" reflects over three decades of maturation in rare American white oak barrels, delivering a whisky of profound depth, peaty character, and remarkable smoothness. This limited edition is a tribute to Hunter’s impact and an exceptional expression for dedicated collectors.    Book Five: Enduring Spirit is the culmination of our Ian Hunter series, a collection of aged single malts celebrating and paying homage to the lasting impact that one remarkable man had on Laphroaig’s history. This final release celebrates the lasting legacy of the final member of the Johnston family to own and manage the Laphroaig distillery. This is an exceptionally rare whisky in a very limited series – owning it is to own part of our history and our heritage.    Ian Hunter had astounding vision for Laphroaig’s future, and he nurtured its growth alongside the rich heritage of Islay and its people. Thanks to this dedication and passion, the Scotch whisky you enjoy today boasts such a distinctive flavour that sets it apart from the crowd.    It was he who introduced the American Oak ex-Bourbon barrels to our maturation process following his travels to the United States, and he who established our malting floors that we use to this day. Ian’s vision and influence gives our whisky its iconic flavour and continues to direct our distillery’s practices and techniques, both from the infrastructure he put in place and the legacy he left behind for all generations of our distillery team to be inspired by.    The fifth and final instalment in this iconic series is a 34-year-old single malt with intriguing flavours of classic Laphroaig peat combined with accents of fruity blueberry and sweet, rich butterscotch. This combination of classic and modern flavours showcases the evolving vision and individuality that Ian Hunter had in mind for Laphroaig whisky, making it certainly a legacy of spirit that will endure.  \u003cul\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laphroaig\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ian Hunter Story\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book #5 - \"Enduring Spirit\"\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 Years\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700mL\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5%\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cul\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich waves of peat smoke, vanilla, and sandalwood, followed by hints of leather, tobacco, and cedar.\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and complex with notes of caramelized oak, smoked vanilla, dried apricot, and a touch of anise, beautifully layered with signature Islay smokiness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and warming, with smoky sweetness, subtle spices, and enduring oak.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cul\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the rare Ian Hunter Story series, honoring Laphroaig’s legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Cask Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laphroaig 34 Year Old in hand-selected American white oak, enhancing smoky complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectible Presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accompanied by a beautifully designed hardcover book that tells the story behind this unique edition.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Liquorworld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51289094848829,"sku":null,"price":1598.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5922\/5405\/files\/Laphroaig-34-Year-Old-The-Ian-Hunter-Story-Book-5-Enduring-Spirit-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-700mL.webp?v=1768812107","url":"https:\/\/liquorworld.com.au\/products\/laphroaig-34-year-old-the-ian-hunter-story-book-5-enduring-spirit-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Liquor World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}