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Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building An Icon 30 Year Old, Oloroso Sherry Cask, 2020, 48.2%
Laphroaig

Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building An Icon 30 Year Old, Oloroso Sherry Cask, 2020, 48.2%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 36
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Laphroaig was founded in 1815 by two brothers from the unassuming Johnston family on the south coast of Islay. Named after the location that the distillery itself was created upon, the name loosely translates to the 'broad hollow by the bay'. In 1994 the Prince of Wales awarded it the Royal Warrant, an accolade attested to no other whisky on earth. Rumour has it that it was the Prince's most favou ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 9, 2026SGD 1,386.80
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 14, 2026SGD 1,385.49
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 1,434.15

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Versus WineVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 2,009.94
The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 3,387.32
Region
Islay
Age
30 Years
Vintage
1989
Bottled
2020
ABV
48.2%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Laphroaig
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oloroso Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
4800
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Book-style box
Series highlights
The Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building An Icon is the second release in a five-part series honoring Ian Hunter, the last of the Johnston family to own and manage the Laphroaig distillery between 1908 and 1944.
Historical context
The series honors Ian Hunter, who managed the Laphroaig distillery between 1908 and 1944. The '1815' on the label refers to the founding year of Laphroaig.
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Dried dates and figs, cigar box with toffee and dark chocolate, liquorice with medicinal notes, pink peppercorns and all spice. Adding water brings out pipe tobacco and orange.
Palate
Manuka honey & sweet, smoked stone fruit.
Finish
Long and mouth drying.
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