Single Malt 18th Special Release 12YO Bottled 2018
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As a high-strength single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is highly stable and does not expire; it is ready to drink now or can be collected and cellared indefinitely.
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Oysters on the half shell, mature blue cheese, smoked wild salmon
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Lagavulin's 12 Year Old Cask Strength expressions, released annually as part of Diageo's Special Releases, are highly anticipated by whisky connoisseurs for representing the distillery's spirit in its most raw, unadulterated form. The 2018 bottling, marking the 18th release in this coveted series, was matured exclusively in refill American oak hogsheads, allowing the natural, fierce character of the Islay distillate to shine through without heavy wood influence. Historically, Lagavulin's location on the edge of Lagavulin Bay exposes its warehouses to the damp, salty Atlantic winds, which infuse the maturing spirit with a distinct maritime salinity. This 2018 release captures that coastal essence perfectly, offering a dramatic contrast to the sweeter, sherry-finished 16 Year Old flagship. It is a celebration of peat smoke, clean citrus, and intense sea spray, reflecting the rugged beauty of Islay's south coast.
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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