Single Malt Islay Whisky Jazz Festival Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Cask Finish 14YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a distilled spirit, this whisky is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Mature blue cheese, dark chocolate with sea salt, slow-roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted specifically for the annual Islay Jazz Festival, this limited 2024 release represents a harmonious duet between Lagavulin's legendary peat smoke and the rich, structured influence of Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks. Aged for 14 years on the windswept shores of Islay, the spirit benefits from the distillery's famously slow distillation in pear-shaped stills. The finishing period in red wine casks introduces an elegant layer of dark red berries, blackcurrant, and subtle tannins to Lagavulin's signature coastal brine, bonfire smoke, and medicinal complexity. It is a celebratory bottling that honors both the vibrant musical heritage of the festival and the timeless craftsmanship of Islay distilling.
🍾 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.