Lagavulin whisky - the smoky soul of Islay
On the wild south coast of the island of Islay lies the Lagavulin distillery, whose name means "the mill in the valley" in Gaelic. Since 1816, it has been producing one of Scotland's most characterful single malts - a whisky that has become world-famous for its intense peaty flavour and astonishing complexity.
Lagavulin is the epitome of smoky Islay whisky, but unlike its neighbours Ardbeg or Laphroaig, it impresses with an unexpected elegance. The typical flavour combines strong peat smoke with notes of sea salt, leather and a sweetish undercurrent of dried fruit. This special balance is the result of a long fermentation of 75 hours (almost twice as long as usual) and maturation in ex-bourbon and sherry casks.
The "Lagavulin 16 year old" is considered an icon among whiskies - a perfectly balanced malt with smoky depth and flavours of sherry, vanilla and a spicy pepper note. The rare bottlings of the "Distillers Edition", additionally matured in Pedro Ximénez casks, show the playful side of Lagavulin with additional sweetness and dried fruit complexity.
Lagavulin is not a whisky for those in a hurry. Each sip requires time to discover its many layers. The distillery epitomises the art of combining fire and finesse - a smoky masterpiece that has captivated whisky lovers for over 200 years.
Contents: 0.75 Liter (€2,653.33* / 1 Liter)