Single Malt Limited Edition Distillery Only Release (((Bottled 2010)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. Unopened bottles will keep indefinitely when stored upright away from direct sunlight, while opened bottles are best consumed within 1 to 3 years to maintain their vibrant aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Pungent blue cheeses like Roquefort, high-quality dark chocolate, smoked venison or cured meats
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Perched on the rocky shores of Islay's south coast, Lagavulin is steeped in history, with illicit distilling dating back to the 18th century before its official founding in 1816. The 'Distillery Only' Bottled 2010 release represents a rare, highly collectible expression crafted specifically for visitors making the pilgrimage to the distillery. This limited edition single malt captures the quintessential Lagavulin character—deep, medicinal peat smoke, coastal brine, and rich, sweet malt—refined by careful aging in selected oak casks. The slow distillation in pear-shaped stills and the damp, salty air of the warehouse maturation on the edge of Lagavulin Bay infuse the spirit with an unmistakable maritime complexity and a long, warming finish.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Lagavulin blev officielt grundlagt i 1816 af John Johnston og ligger på den vindblæste sydkyst af den skotske ø Islay med udsigt til de dramatiske ruiner af Dunyvaig Castle. Det historiske destilleri ejes i dag af Diageo og er berømt for sin kompromisløse dedikation til traditionelt håndværk, hvor der anvendes kraftigt tørverøget malt og en bemærkelsesværdigt langsom destillation i karakteristiske pæreformede pot stills. Denne omhyggelige proces skaber en intenst fyldig, olieret og kompleks spiritus, der perfekt indfanger den essentielle maritime karakter fra det sydlige Islay. Lagavulin er kendt for sin sublime balance mellem markant tørverøg, havsalt og medicinske undertoner over for en dyb sødme af tørret frugt – en stil, der finder sit ultimative udtryk i deres legendariske 16 Year Old single malt.