Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon is the second release in the prestigious Ian Hunter Story series, created to honour Ian Hunter, the last member of the Johnston family to own and manage the Laphroaig Distillery. This exceptional expression celebrates the legacy and vision that helped establish Laphroaig as one of the most iconic names in Scotch whisky.

Matured for 30 years in carefully selected Oloroso sherry casks, this rare release presents a richer and more luxurious interpretation of Laphroaig’s signature Islay style. Extended maturation softens the distillery’s powerful peat smoke while allowing remarkable layers of fruit, oak, and spice to emerge.

The palate reveals notes of gentle peat smoke, dried figs, dates, raisins, dark berries, orange peel, honey, vanilla, dark chocolate, toasted oak, sea salt, and warming spice. Rich and velvety, it offers exceptional balance between elegant sherry influence and Laphroaig’s unmistakable maritime and smoky character.

The finish is exceptionally long, smooth, and sophisticated, lingering with notes of soft peat smoke, dried fruit, oak spice, sea spray, dark chocolate, and delicate sweetness. Presented in luxurious book-style packaging, Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building an Icon is regarded as one of the distillery’s most sought-after collector’s releases and a landmark expression of mature Islay single malt Scotch whisky.