Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Batch No lgv.4/490 Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked duck breast
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Officially established in 1816 by John Johnston, Lagavulin is situated on the windswept southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, overlooking the dramatic ruins of Dunyvaig Castle. Today owned by Diageo, the historic distillery is celebrated for its uncompromising dedication to traditional methods, utilising heavily peated malt and remarkably slow distillation in distinctive pear-shaped pot stills. This meticulous process yields an intensely rich, oily, and complex spirit that embodies the quintessential maritime character of southern Islay. Renowned for balancing ferocious peat smoke, brine, and medicinal notes with deep dried-fruit sweetness, Lagavulin achieves its definitive expression in its legendary 16 Year Old single malt.