Single Malt 13 Special Release 12YO Bottled 2013
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As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is exceptionally stable and will not degrade over time if stored correctly; it is ready to drink now and can be savored over many decades.
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Fresh raw oysters, mature Stilton blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt
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The Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release Bottled in 2013 represents the 13th annual cask-strength release of this legendary Islay malt. Matured exclusively in refill American oak casks, this expression offers a stark, thrilling contrast to the distillery's classic 16-year-old by presenting the distillate in its most pristine, high-strength form. Located on the rocky southern coast of Islay near the ruins of Dunyvaig Castle, Lagavulin's slow distillation in pear-shaped stills coaxes out a heavy, oily spirit. This bottling captures the raw, elemental power of the island, weaving together intense peat smoke, maritime brine, lemon peel, and a delicate, clean sweetness that reflects the rugged coastal terroir of Lagavulin Bay.
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Officially established in 1816 by John Johnston on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, Lagavulin is one of the world's most iconic single malt Scotch whisky distilleries, now owned by Diageo. Renowned for its exceptionally slow distillation process in characteristic pear-shaped stills, the distillery produces a rich, intensely peaty, and complex spirit. Lagavulin's signature style is defined by deep smoke, maritime brine, and dried fruit sweetness, epitomized by its legendary 16 Year Old expression and highly coveted limited releases like the 12 Year Old Special Releases and historic older bottlings matured in oak casks over decades-long periods of quiet aging on the shores of Lagavulin Bay Port Ellen Islay Scotland United Kingdom PA42 7DZ Scotland United Kingdom https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/lagavulin