Single Malt Feis Ile 18YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Strong blue cheeses, dark chocolate, smoked wild game
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Officially established in 1816 by John Johnston, Lagavulin is situated on the windswept southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, overlooking the dramatic ruins of Dunyvaig Castle. Today owned by Diageo, the historic distillery is celebrated for its uncompromising dedication to traditional methods, utilising heavily peated malt and remarkably slow distillation in distinctive pear-shaped pot stills. This meticulous process yields an intensely rich, oily, and complex spirit that embodies the quintessential maritime character of southern Islay. Renowned for balancing ferocious peat smoke, brine, and medicinal notes with deep dried-fruit sweetness, Lagavulin achieves its definitive expression in its legendary 16 Year Old single malt.