Single Malt Feis Ile 18YO Bottled 2016
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Ready to enjoy immediately upon release, this stable spirit does not age further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely if kept sealed and upright, though once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to retain its vibrant aromatic profile.
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Strong blue cheeses, dark chocolate, smoked wild game
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Released to celebrate the double milestone of the 2016 Fèis Ìle festival and Lagavulin's historic bicentenary, this exceptional 18-year-old single malt is a masterclass in Islay craftsmanship. Matured in a combination of refill American oak and European oak Bodega sherry casks, it captures the legendary distillery's signature peaty punch, beautifully rounded by decades of coastal maturation. The festival bottlings of Lagavulin are highly coveted, carrying tales of the rugged Islay shoreline, the slow distillation in pear-shaped stills, and the festive spirit of the islanders who gather annually to celebrate their liquid gold. This expression offers a sublime balance of intense peat smoke, maritime sea spray, dark dried fruits, and warming wood spice.
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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