{"product_id":"laphroaig-the-ian-hunter-story-book-1","title":"Laphroaig The Ian Hunter Story - Book 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaphroaig The Ian Hunter Story Book 1: Provenance is the first in the Ian Hunter series — an Islay \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e aged in first-fill bourbon barrels and non-chill filtered, presenting a combination of sweet, zesty, and medicinal notes that reflect Ian Hunter’s own most significant contribution to Laphroaig: his decision to introduce American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels into the maturation process following his travels to the United States.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIan Hunter was the final member of the Johnston family to own and manage Laphroaig Distillery — a pioneering figure whose foundational contributions established the malting floors and the American oak ex-bourbon barrel maturation programme still in use today. The Ian Hunter series of five annual releases celebrates his enduring legacy. Book 1: Provenance honours the origin story — the specific maturation innovation that defines the character of Laphroaig to this day. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, zesty, and medicinal notes from the first-fill bourbon barrel NCF maturation — Hunter’s own introduction of American white oak to the Laphroaig maturation programme reflected in every sip\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laphroaig, Port Ellen, Islay (est. 1815)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ian Hunter Story (Book 1: Provenance)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-fill bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the first-fill bourbon barrel specifically significant in Book 1?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIan Hunter’s decision to introduce American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels after his US travels was the single most significant maturation innovation in Laphroaig’s history. First-fill bourbon barrels carry the greatest vanilla, caramel, and sweet oak character from the bourbon wood, directly reflecting Hunter’s original introduction. Book 1 honours that provenance. Limited allocation. Order online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is the first-fill bourbon barrel specifically significant in Book 1?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Ian Hunter's introduction of American white oak ex-bourbon barrels after his US travels was the most significant maturation innovation in Laphroaig's history. Book 1 honours that provenance by using first-fill bourbon barrels that carry the greatest vanilla and caramel character from Hunter's original innovation.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Laphroaig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904246452295,"sku":"laphroaig-the-ian-hunter-story-book-1","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Buy_Laphroaig_The_Ian_Hunter_Story_-_Book_1_Online_1080x_4a0a19a7-2b5b-4952-baaa-ba168f0da8c2.jpg?v=1782424223","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/laphroaig-the-ian-hunter-story-book-1","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}