Single Malt Casks Of Distinction Hogshead Cask No 13182 18YO Bottled 2018
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As a premium single malt whisky bottled at peak maturity, it does not age further in glass and can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely for decades if kept away from direct light and temperature fluctuations.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked duck
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Hailing from the wind-swept southern coast of Islay, Lagavulin is legendary for its slow distillation and deeply peated character. This incredibly rare bottling comes from Diageo's ultra-exclusive 'Casks of Distinction' program, which selects only the most exceptional individual casks from their vast reserves for private acquisition. Distilled in 2000 and matured for 18 years in a single hogshead (Cask No. 13182) before being bottled in 2018, this expression represents the pinnacle of Lagavulin's craftsmanship. The slow, patient interaction between the spirit and the oak has tempered the distillery's signature intense peat smoke, weaving it with rich dried fruits, coastal brine, and deep oak spices, resulting in a complex, harmonious masterpiece of Islay heritage.
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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