Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Batch No lgv.4/490 Bottled 2002
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As a premium distilled spirit, this bottle will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to fully appreciate its complex aromatic profile before oxidation begins to mute the delicate sherry and peat notes.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked duck breast
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The Lagavulin Distillers Edition is a masterclass in the art of double maturation, representing a harmonious marriage between Islay's rugged, peat-smoked coastal character and the luscious sweetness of Spanish wine casks. Distilled in 1986 and bottled in 2002 under batch number lgv.4/490, this exceptional single malt underwent its primary maturation in traditional oak casks before being transferred to hand-selected Pedro Xim nez (PX) sherry casks for a finishing period. This secondary aging imparts deep notes of sun-dried raisins, dates, and dark chocolate, which beautifully soften and complexify Lagavulin's signature intense peat smoke, maritime brine, and iodine. According to local lore, the slow distillation in Lagavulin's pear-shaped stills mimics the unhurried pace of Islay life, allowing the spirit to capture the true, untamed essence of the wind-swept Scottish coast.
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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