Single Malt Game Of Thrones House Lannister 9YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature cheddar cheese, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Released as a highly anticipated collaboration celebrating the epic fantasy series Game of Thrones, this special 9-year-old single malt from Lagavulin represents the formidable and wealthy House Lannister, bearing their iconic roaring lion. Distilled on the rugged shores of Islay, Scotland, this expression departs slightly from Lagavulin's traditional sherry-cask influence by maturing exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks. This wood selection coaxes out a brilliant golden color and infuses the spirit with rich notes of caramelized banana, sweet vanilla, and toasted marshmallow. These sweet, decadent layers beautifully counterpoint Lagavulin's signature coastal brine, intense peat smoke, and salted caramel undertones, reflecting the complex, calculating nature of the Lannister lineage.
🍾 About the Producer
Perched on the rugged southern coastline of Islay, Lagavulin was officially established in 1816 by John Johnston, formalising centuries of illicit distilling along the sheltered cove beneath Dunyvaig Castle. Operating within an unforgiving maritime microclimate, the distillery draws peaty, mineral-rich process water from the upland Solum Lochs. Production relies on heavily peated barley and exceptionally deliberate methods: lengthy fermentations in larch washbacks precede distillation across four distinctive pear-shaped pot stills. Lagavulin famously executes one of the slowest double distillations in Scotland with wide middle cuts and high fill levels, maximizing copper interaction to sculpt a rich, oily spirit imbued with phenolic depth, smoked lapsang souchong, and iodine. Matured extensively in dunnage warehouses washed by sea spray, the resulting single malt balances pungent maritime brine and sweet oak tannins. Benchmark expressions include the iconic 16 Year Old, the cask-strength 12 Year Old annual releases, and sought-after mature parcels within Diageo's Prima & Ultima collection.