Laphroaig 34 Years

Ian Hunter Storybook 4 (2022 Edition) is an ultra-rare single malt that honors a pioneering spirit. This release celebrates Ian Hunter, the last family member to own and run Laphroaig, who shaped the distillery’s bold identity.

This fourth chapter in the Storybook Series is fully matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. It showcases how age, smoke, and oak can combine to produce something truly extraordinary. With only a limited number of bottles released, it’s a collector’s dream and a connoisseur’s treasure.

The nose opens gently but richly—dried fruits, antique leather, earthy peat, and dark chocolate unfold with grace. A whiff of old books, oak polish, and smoked figs reveals the whisky’s maturity.

On the palate, Laphroaig’s signature coastal smoke is elegant, not aggressive. Layers of raisins, roasted nuts, spice, and soft peat dance in harmony. The long maturation has rounded out the edges, resulting in velvety depth and slow-building warmth.

Despite its age, this whisky remains vibrant. The sherry cask brings rich sweetness, while the smoke lingers like a soft mist over oak and fruit. The finish is incredibly long. Expect notes of salted caramel, cigar box, and fading smoke—like the end of a long, fireside conversation.

Laphroaig 34 Ian Hunter Book 4 is not just whisky; it’s storytelling in liquid form. It’s a tribute to vision, patience, and the art of bold refinement.