Single Malt Limited Edition 37YO 1976
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Bottled at its absolute peak of maturity, this rare single malt is ready to be savored immediately and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored properly.
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Blue cheese, dark chocolate, smoked wild salmon
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Distilled in 1976 and matured for over three decades on the wind-swept shores of Islay, the Lagavulin 37 Year Old is the oldest official bottling ever released by this legendary distillery. Established in 1816, Lagavulin is famous for its exceptionally slow distillation in pear-shaped stills, which maximizes copper contact and creates a rich, heavy spirit. Over 37 years of quiet slumber in a combination of refill American oak and European oak casks, the aggressive, medicinal peat smoke of youth has transformed into an incredibly sophisticated tapestry of gentle peat embers, dried dark fruits, maritime brine, and polished leather. This rare release captures the absolute pinnacle of Islay's coastal maturation, offering a liquid history of the distillery's golden era.
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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