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Laphroaig 30 Year The Ian Hunter Story Book 2
Laphroaig

Laphroaig 30 Year The Ian Hunter Story Book 2

4.67 Exceptional

3 reviews3 ratings

94 critic score

Whiskey Scotch Islay 30 Year 48.2% ABV

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About this bottle

Ian Hunter was the final member of the founding Johnston family to oversee Laphroaig. His relatives, Donald and Alexander Johnston, established Laphroaig in 1815. This second bottling in a planned five-part series has been aged for 30 years, mirroring the first release from the previous year. However, Book 2's maturation occurred in European oak ex-oloroso sherry casks. It is bottled at 48.2% ABV and is not chill-filtered.

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Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Smoky 80
Fruity 80
Rich 70
Peaty 70
Spicy 60
Briny 50
Floral 50

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Ashton Bird 5.0

A distinct blend of peat and sherry, bringing together iodine, smoked meat, and grilled ribs with cocoa, nuts, dried fruit, and java. Nose: Cocoa, Iodine, Raisins, Raspberries, Smoke, Oranges, Espresso, Cola, Honey, Beef Ribs, Pineapples, Plums, Hoisin Palate: Cocoa, Raisins, Smoke, Salted Cod, Iodine, Maple Syrup, Pork Ribs, Sweet and Sour Sauce, Cherries, Blackberries, Walnuts, Cinnamon, Hazlenuts, Nutmeg, Chili Pepper Finish: Raisins, Nutella, Toffee, Figs, Dates, Prunes, Pork Ribs, Honey, Oranges, Bacon

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