Single Malt 1st Special Release 12YO Bottled 2002
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As a high-proof distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and is ready to enjoy immediately. It will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Roquefort blue cheese, smoked wild salmon, dark chocolate with sea salt
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The inaugural 2002 bottling of the Lagavulin 12 Year Old Cask Strength marked the beginning of a legendary annual tradition within Diageo's Special Releases. Unlike the distillery's flagship 16-year-old, which is known for its rich sherry-cask influence, this first Special Release was matured in refill American oak casks, offering an unadulterated, high-proof look at the raw power of Islay. Distilled on the shores of Lagavulin Bay, where illicit distilling dates back to the 18th century before John Johnston officially established the site in 1816, this expression captures the fierce maritime character of the island. The slow distillation in pear-shaped stills coaxes out a spirit that is intensely smoky, oily, and coastal, balanced by a surprising, vibrant citrus and malt sweetness that defines the younger Lagavulin profile.
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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