Single Malt 13 Special Release 12YO (((Bottled 2013)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
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.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Fresh raw oysters, mature Stilton blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Lagavulin blev officielt grundlagt i 1816 af John Johnston og ligger på den vindblæste sydkyst af den skotske ø Islay med udsigt til de dramatiske ruiner af Dunyvaig Castle. Det historiske destilleri ejes i dag af Diageo og er berømt for sin kompromisløse dedikation til traditionelt håndværk, hvor der anvendes kraftigt tørverøget malt og en bemærkelsesværdigt langsom destillation i karakteristiske pæreformede pot stills. Denne omhyggelige proces skaber en intenst fyldig, olieret og kompleks spiritus, der perfekt indfanger den essentielle maritime karakter fra det sydlige Islay. Lagavulin er kendt for sin sublime balance mellem markant tørverøg, havsalt og medicinske undertoner over for en dyb sødme af tørret frugt – en stil, der finder sit ultimative udtryk i deres legendariske 16 Year Old single malt.