Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Batch No lgv.4/510 (((Bottled 2021)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle is ready to drink upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct sunlight, though its vibrant peat and sherry notes are best enjoyed within 5 to 10 years of opening.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Lagavulin Distillers Edition represents a masterclass in double maturation, where the distillery's legendary, slow-distilled Islay single malt is finished in sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. This specific batch, lgv.4/510 bottled in 2021, showcases the dramatic interplay between Lagavulin's signature intense peat smoke, maritime brine, and the rich, dark-fruit sweetness of the PX cask. Nestled on the rocky shores of Lagavulin Bay since 1816, the distillery's pear-shaped stills produce a heavy, oily spirit. The double maturation process tames the wild, medicinal peat of Islay with layers of sticky dates, raisins, and roasted cacao, creating a deeply complex dram that beautifully bridges the gap between smoke and sweetness.
🍾 About the Producer
Perched on the rugged southern coastline of Islay, Lagavulin was officially established in 1816 by John Johnston, formalising centuries of illicit distilling along the sheltered cove beneath Dunyvaig Castle. Operating within an unforgiving maritime microclimate, the distillery draws peaty, mineral-rich process water from the upland Solum Lochs. Production relies on heavily peated barley and exceptionally deliberate methods: lengthy fermentations in larch washbacks precede distillation across four distinctive pear-shaped pot stills. Lagavulin famously executes one of the slowest double distillations in Scotland with wide middle cuts and high fill levels, maximizing copper interaction to sculpt a rich, oily spirit imbued with phenolic depth, smoked lapsang souchong, and iodine. Matured extensively in dunnage warehouses washed by sea spray, the resulting single malt balances pungent maritime brine and sweet oak tannins. Benchmark expressions include the iconic 16 Year Old, the cask-strength 12 Year Old annual releases, and sought-after mature parcels within Diageo's Prima & Ultima collection.