Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Batch No lgv.4/510 Bottled 2021
⏳ wine.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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked duck
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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