Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Batch No lgv.4/507 Bottled 2018
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle is stable and does not mature further in glass; it is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition for decades if stored properly.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked venison
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Lagavulin's Distillers Edition represents a masterclass in wood finishing, marrying the distillery's legendary maritime peat smoke with the luscious sweetness of Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Distilled in 2002 and bottled in 2018 as Batch lgv.4/507, this double-matured single malt Scotch whisky undergoes its primary maturation in traditional oak casks before being transferred to seasoned PX sherry wood. This second maturation imparts deep, syrupy layers of sun-dried raisins, dates, and dark chocolate, which beautifully temper Lagavulin's fierce, iodine-soaked peat smoke, Lapsang Souchong tea notes, and coastal brine. Established in 1816 on the rocky shores of Islay, Lagavulin relies on exceptionally slow distillation in pear-shaped stills to create a heavy, complex spirit. The Distillers Edition is a celebrated annual release that showcases how intense peat and rich sherry sweetness can coexist in perfect, dramatic harmony.
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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