Annual release · Islay5 editions tracked
Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story
Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Laphroaig. Laphroaig released one book of The Ian Hunter Story each year from 2019 to 2023, and Book 5 in 2023 was the final release in the series.
| Distillery | Laphroaig, Islay, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Strength | 45.5% ABV 45.5% to 49.9% across 5 editions |
| Age | 30 to 34 years |
| Casks | ex-bourbon, european oakLists: Bourbon cask |
| Peated | Yes |
| Style | Islay single malt Scotch whisky |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Beam Suntory |
| Last edition | Book 5 Enduring Spirit 34 Year Old, 2023 |
| Last stated price | $1,250 an earlier edition |
Stock sheet
1 of 1 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SipWhiskeyUS | Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book 4: Malt Master 34 Year OldAn earlier edition, December 2022 | $1,399.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Bottles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Book 5 Enduring Spirit 34 Year Old | 2023 | 45.5% ABV | Not stated | Not stated | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | Book 4 Malt Master 34 Year Old | December 2022 | 46.2% ABV | Not stated | Not stated | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | Book 3 Source Protector 33 Year Old | 2021 | 49.9% ABV | $1,250 | 4,800 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | Book 2 Building an Icon 30 Year Old | 2020 | 48.2% ABV | £760 | 4,800 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | Book 1 Unique Character 30 Year Old | December 2019 | 46.7% ABV | £700 | 4,800 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 1 listing at 1 shop, 1 in stock and 0 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story release?
- The last one came out in 2023. There are not enough dated editions to estimate the next.
- How much does Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story cost?
- The last stated price was $1,250. Shops list it from $1,399.99 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- No 2026 edition is in the sources here. The last one came out in 2023.
- When did past editions come out?
- Book 5 Enduring Spirit 34 Year Old in 2023, Book 4 Malt Master 34 Year Old in December 2022, Book 3 Source Protector 33 Year Old in 2021, Book 2 Building an Icon 30 Year Old in 2020 and Book 1 Unique Character 30 Year Old in December 2019.
- How many bottles were made?
- 4,800 for Book 3 Source Protector 33 Year Old, 4,800 for Book 2 Building an Icon 30 Year Old and 4,800 for Book 1 Unique Character 30 Year Old.
- Where is Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story in stock?
- SipWhiskey, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
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| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Laphroaig CairdeasLaphroaig · Islay | No age statement · 52.6% ABV | 23 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Laphroaig ElementsLaphroaig · Islay | No age statement · 55.3% ABV | May 2025 | No estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask StrengthLaphroaig · Islay | 10 years · 58.3% ABV | November 2023 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 004 | Laphroaig 25 Year Old Cask StrengthLaphroaig · Islay | 25 years · 47.3% ABV | 2023 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
More from Islay
Other limited Islay lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Octomore x.4Bruichladdich · Islay | 7 to 10 years · 57.2% ABV | 1 October 2026 | November 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Octomore x.1 (Scottish barley)Bruichladdich · Islay | 5 years · 59.7% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Octomore x.2Bruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 59.5% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 004 | Octomore x.3 (Islay barley)Bruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 60.9% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 005 | Bunnahabhain Feis IleBunnahabhain · Islay | 14 to 19 years · 51.6% ABV | 29 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 006 | Kilchoman Feis IleKilchoman · Islay | 15 to 16 years · 50.9% ABV | 28 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
Other annual releases from Scotland
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Kilkerran 16 Year OldGlengyle · Campbeltown | 16 years · 46% ABV | 1 September 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | The Macallan Harmony CollectionThe Macallan · Speyside | No age statement · 46.3% ABV | 4 August 2026 | No estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 003 | Springbank 15 Year OldSpringbank · Campbeltown | 15 years · 46% ABV | June 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Isle of Raasay The Raasay Lassies ReleaseIsle of Raasay · Islands | No age statement · 58.2% ABV | 8 March 2026 | March 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
Sources
- The Ian Hunter Story, Laphroaig
- Laphroaig Releases Newest Edition of Its Coveted Ian Hunter Series, The Daily Pour
- Laphroaig Ian Hunter Story Book Two, The Whiskey Wash
- Laphroaig Releases 30 Year Old Scotch, Beverage Dynamics
- Laphroaig 33yo The Ian Hunter Story Book 3, Spirit Radar
- Laphroaig 34yo The Ian Hunter Story Book 4, Spirit Radar
- Laphroaig 34 Year Ian Hunter Story Book 5 Enduring Spirit, Blackwell's Wines
- Laphroaig Releases Ultra-Aged Book Three In Hunter Series, The Whiskey Reviewer
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old The Ian Hunter Story Book One Limited Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl, The Whisky Shop
- Laphroaig 30 Year Old - Ian Hunter Story Book 2: Building An Icon, WhiskyHunter
- Laphroaig series honours founding family, The Spirits Business
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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