Single Malt 2nd Special Release 12YO (((Bottled 2002)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a high-strength single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is fully matured and will not develop further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright, away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
raw oysters, blue cheese, smoked salmon
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Lagavulin 12 Year Old 2nd Special Release, bottled in 2002, represents a landmark moment in the history of Islay single malts. Launched as part of Diageo's annual Special Releases, this bottling captures Lagavulin in its purest, most elemental form—cask strength and matured exclusively in refill American oak casks. Unlike the iconic 16 Year Old, which carries a heavier sherry influence, this expression highlights the distillery's raw, coastal DNA. The slow distillation in Lagavulin's signature pear-shaped stills allows maximum copper contact, creating a spirit of immense complexity. Nestled on the rocky shores of Lagavulin Bay, the warehouses breathe in the salty Atlantic air, infusing the maturing spirit with unmistakable maritime brine, medicinal peat smoke, and a bright, citrusy core. This second release is highly revered by collectors and connoisseurs as a pristine snapshot of Islay's rugged terroir.
🍾 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.