Single Malt Limited Edition Distillery Only Release Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Pungent blue cheeses like Roquefort, high-quality dark chocolate, smoked venison or cured meats
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.