Laphroaig 34 Years Old The Ian Hunter Story Book 5 Enduring Spirit
Sometimes referred to as the most richly flavoured of all Scotch whiskies, Laphroaig is one of the most iconic island distilleries. With its smoky and iodine flavours, Laphroaig embodies the Islay identity.
Although the exact etymology isn’t known, Laphroaig is said to mean “broad hollow by the bay” in Gaelic. This references its location, a small basin on Islay’s southern coast. However, it officially operated under the business name of D. Johnston & Co throughout most of its history after Donald and Alexander Johnston, who in 1815 founded their distillery on the island’s south coast.
This 34 Year Old Single Malt is the fifth and final release in Laphroaig’s series of rare and collectable aged whiskies to celebrate the story of the legendary Ian Hunter, named ‘Enduring Spirit’. It was double matured in a combination of first fill ex-bourbon American oak barrels and Pedro Ximénez European oak hogheads.
Nose: Lightly peaty with notes of iodine and burnt wood. Floral green malt, sweet candyfloss and vanilla fudge, and subtle blueberry and raspberry accents.
Taste: 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.
