Laphroaig 33 Year Old The Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector, 1987 (1x 70cl) Region: Islay, single malt Fill Level: into neck Capsule: good condition Label: good labelling Packaging: in original presentation case Alcohol content: 49.9% ABV Notes: One of 4,800 bottles, matured in Refill bourbon barrels. Footnotes: Laphroaig - The Ian Hunter Story Book Collection One of the most ambitious and collectible modern whisky series ever produced by Laphroaig, The Ian Hunter Story Book Collection honours the life and legacy of Ian Hunter, the last member of the Johnston family to own and manage the distillery between 1908 and 1944. Across five exceptionally rare releases, the series explores the people, places and pioneering decisions that shaped modern Laphroaig. From preserving traditional floor maltings and securing the distillery's future, to championing innovation in cask maturation and expanding the whisky's international reputation, Ian Hunter's influence remains deeply woven into the identity of the distillery today. Each chapter in the collection is presented within an intricately designed book-style decanter package documenting a different aspect of Ian Hunter's remarkable story, pairing aged and highly limited single malts with a strong sense of provenance, heritage and craftsmanship. Revered by collectors worldwide, the series has become one of the defining luxury whisky releases of the modern era. Laphroaig 33 Year Old - Ian Hunter Story Book 3: Source Protector The third release in the acclaimed Ian Hunter Story Book series, Book Three: Source Protector celebrates Ian Hunter's determined fight to protect the Kilbride Stream - the vital water source that remains the lifeblood of Laphroaig. A story of uncompromising guardianship and fierce protection of the distillery's heritage, the release pays tribute to one of the defining chapters in Laphroaig's history. Distilled in 1987 and matured exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels for 33 years, this exceptional single malt allows Laphroaig's signature peat smoke to shine with remarkable clarity and elegance. Notes of creamy liquorice, soft vanilla, subtle oak spice and coastal peat create a whisky of immense depth and refinement, reflecting both the individuality of Ian Hunter and the distinctive character of the distillery he helped shape. Presented within the signature book-style decanter package synonymous with the series, Source Protector stands as one of the most sought-after releases in the Ian Hunter collection and a remarkable example of mature bourbon-cask-aged Laphroaig. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing