Something of a mystery Laphroaig with very little information available. Created from selected casks from each of the distillery's key styles (Quarter Cask, PX, Triple Wood, and 10 year old) with one exception - the heart of the spirit is sourced from a final maturation in virgin American oak. Seasoned whisky drinkers will be aware that new wood is rarely used in Scotch Whisky maturation. Instead, almost all whisky is put into casks that have previously held other beverages, usually Bourbon or Sherry. New wood tends to stamp its inherent flavours into the whisky in a definitive way. Can we expect this to be a battle between peat reek and coconut? Natural colour.

This 34-year-old ex-bourbon barrel matured single malt is the fifth and final release in our series of rare and collectable aged whiskies to celebrate the story of the legendary Ian Hunter. Colour: Rich Copper Nose: Lightly peaty with notes of iodine and burnt wood. Floral green malt, sweet candy floss and vanilla fudge, and subtle blueberry and raspberry accents. Palate: Sweet and spicy, with hints of classic Laphroaig peat and cold barbecue ash. Salted caramel and butterscotch, roast chestnut, a hint of peach, dried flowers and white pepper. Finish: Peaty and malty, with a lingering sweetness. Maturation: Double matured in a combination of first fill ex-bourbon American Oak barrels and Pedro Ximénez European Oak Hogheads.

Product Description: The Wall Collection Rope Edition 39 Year Old is an exceptionally rare expression that captures the history, place, and character of Laphroaig at its most elevated. Part of a limited series celebrating the iconic wall of Warehouse No.1, this release explores the relationship between Islay peat and long sherry maturation, expressed through both spirit and design. Matured for 39 years, the whisky draws depth and richness from Oloroso sherry seasoned European oak hogsheads before finishing in a Pedro Ximénez sherry seasoned European oak butt. The result is a composed and deeply layered single malt, where gentle peat smoke is woven through notes of toffee, dark red fruit, polished leather, and sweet spice. Bottled in extremely limited quantities, only 200 bottles were released worldwide. Each bottle is individually hand-painted by British artist and ceramicist Laura Carlin using the same green paint applied annually to the Laphroaig lettering on the distillery wall. The rope motif references the historic puffer boats that once carried sherry casks to Islay’s shores, tying together craftsmanship, maritime heritage, and flavour. This is a whisky for collectors and devoted Laphroaig enthusiasts, offering a rare opportunity to experience mature Islay peat shaped by time, sherry influence, and a profound sense of place. Tasting Notes NOSE – Spiced toffee and dried fruit richness Soft maritime peat rises alongside notes of polished leather, molasses, red cherry, cranberry and hints of mandarin and salted caramel. PALATE – Rich, smooth and layered Treacle toffee, candied orange, toasted hazelnut and ripe dried fruits unfold across a gently smoky and subtly sweet palate, framed by refined oak. FINISH – Long, smoky and elegant Smoked orange, soft oak tannins and warming spice give way to a lingering maritime finish with echoes of peat and sherry-soaked depth. Finer Details: Style – Single Malt Scotch Whisky Varietal – Malted Barley Country – Scotland Region – Islay Vintage – 1984 (Bottled 2023) Age – 39 Years Bottle Size – 700ml ABV – 42.4% Cask Type – Oloroso-seasoned European oak hogsheads, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry butts Closure – Cork