Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Batch No lgv.4/464 Bottled 1999
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As a distilled spirit bottled in 1999, this whisky is fully matured and does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Roquefort blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles, smoked wild
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The Lagavulin Distillers Edition is a masterclass in double maturation, combining Islay's intense maritime peat smoke with the rich, dark fruit sweetness of Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. This specific historic release, Batch lgv.4/464, was distilled in 1983 and bottled in 1999. Lagavulin's legendary slow distillation in pear-shaped stills creates a heavy, complex spirit that absorbs the salty sea air of Lagavulin Bay during its initial maturation in oak. The finishing period in sticky, sweet PX sherry casks softens the medicinal peat, introducing layers of dates, dark chocolate, and roasted espresso. It represents a harmonious marriage of smoke and sweetness, highly prized by collectors of rare Islay whiskies.
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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