Single Malt Distillers Edition Double Matured Pedro Ximenez Cask Bottled 2023
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Ready to enjoy upon release, this spirit does not age further in the bottle and can be kept indefinitely if sealed; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked beef brisket
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The Lagavulin Distillers Edition is a masterclass in wood finishing, representing a harmonious marriage between the rugged, peat-smoked character of Islay and the luscious sweetness of Andalusian sherry. Distilled on the shores of Lagavulin Bay, the spirit undergoes an exceptionally slow distillation in pear-shaped stills, capturing a heavy, oil-rich, and deeply phenolic character. While the standard expression matures in oak casks, the Distillers Edition undergoes a secondary maturation in specially selected Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. This double-maturation process infuses the intense maritime smoke, iodine, and brine of the classic Lagavulin with decadent layers of sun-dried raisins, dark chocolate, and sticky molasses, creating a legendary expression coveted by collectors and connoisseurs alike.
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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