Single Malt 14th Special Release 12YO Bottled 2014
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As a cask-strength single malt whisky, this bottle will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright out of direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
raw oysters, blue cheese, smoked salmon
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The Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release, bottled in 2014 as the 14th edition in this highly anticipated annual series, represents the distillery's signature spirit in its most vibrant and unadulterated form. Unlike the classic 16 Year Old, this expression is bottled at natural cask strength after maturing in refill American oak casks. This minimalist wood treatment allows the raw, powerful character of Lagavulin's slow-distilled spirit to shine. Situated on the edge of Lagavulin Bay under the shadow of the historic Dunyvaig Castle ruins, the distillery has been shaped by the elements since 1816. The 2014 release captures this dramatic coastal terroir perfectly, delivering an intense sensory journey of bonfire smoke, maritime brine, lemon zest, and a surprising, sweet maltiness that reflects the rugged beauty of Islay.
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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