Single Malt Limited Edition Distillery Only Release Bottled 2010
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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.
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Pungent blue cheeses like Roquefort, high-quality dark chocolate, smoked venison or cured meats
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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.
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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