Single Malt 2nd Special Release 12YO Bottled 2002
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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.
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raw oysters, blue cheese, smoked salmon
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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.
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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