Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector is the third 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 Hunter’s dedication to protecting the distillery’s water source, a vital element in shaping Laphroaig’s unmistakable character.

Matured for 33 years in carefully selected ex-bourbon barrels, this rare whisky showcases a remarkably refined interpretation of Laphroaig’s iconic Islay style. Extended ageing softens the distillery’s powerful peat smoke while allowing layers of sweetness, oak influence, fruit, and maritime complexity to emerge with remarkable balance and sophistication.

The palate reveals notes of gentle peat smoke, vanilla, honey, citrus zest, pear, toasted oak, liquorice, sea salt, and warming spice. Rich and velvety, it offers exceptional harmony between elegant bourbon cask sweetness and Laphroaig’s signature smoky, coastal character.

The finish is exceptionally long, smooth, and sophisticated, lingering with notes of soft peat smoke, vanilla, oak spice, citrus, sea spray, and delicate sweetness. Presented in luxurious book-style packaging, Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector is regarded as one of the most sought-after releases in the Ian Hunter collection and a remarkable example of mature Islay single malt Scotch whisky.