Single Malt
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Ready to enjoy upon release; unlike wine, it does not mature further in the bottle and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and sealed, though once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
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Sharp blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate, smoked wild salmon
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Nestled on the rocky southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Lagavulin's heritage is steeped in Hebridean lore, with records of illicit distilling on the site dating back to the mid-18th century before its official founding in 1816. The signature single malt style is defined by an exceptionally slow distillation process in pear-shaped stills, which coaxes out a heavy, oily spirit. Matured in oak casks along the windswept shores of Lagavulin Bay, the spirit breathes in the maritime elements over many years. This patient aging process yields a legendary single malt characterized by intense peat smoke, rich dried fruit sweetness, and a distinct coastal salinity that reflects its rugged Scottish terroir.
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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