Single Malt 16 Years Old
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As a distilled spirit, it is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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blue cheese, smoked salmon, dark chocolate
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Lagavulin 16 Year Old is the quintessential Islay single malt, celebrated worldwide for its intense peat smoke, maritime character, and deep, dried-fruit sweetness. Established in 1816 on the rugged southern coast of Islay, the distillery utilizes an exceptionally slow distillation process in pear-shaped stills, which maximizes copper contact and imparts a rich, oily texture to the spirit. Aged for sixteen long years in oak casks, this expression absorbs the salty sea air of Lagavulin Bay, resulting in a complex profile where medicinal peat smoke harmonizes beautifully with rich sherry notes, vanilla, and a warming, spicy finish.
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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