Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured lgv.4/465 Bottled 2000
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As a high-proof distilled spirit, it does not age or improve in the bottle; it is ready to drink upon release and will preserve its exceptional character indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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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, marrying the intense, peat-smoke character of Islay with the luscious sweetness of Spanish sherry casks. Distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2000 under batch lgv.4/465, this expression spent its primary maturation in traditional oak before being transferred to seasoned Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks for a finishing period. This secondary aging softens the distillery's signature medicinal, maritime, and heavy peat smoke notes, layering them with rich, velvety undertones of dark chocolate, raisins, dates, and sweet baking spices. Situated on the rocky shores of Lagavulin Bay, the distillery's slow distillation in pear-shaped stills and coastal warehouse aging imbue the spirit with a distinct briny depth, celebrated by spirits connoisseurs worldwide.
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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