Situated in a small bay near the south coast of Islay, Lagavulin stands near the ruins of Dunyveg Castle. From here 1,000 Islaymen set sail to fight alongside Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314, and in this bay the Macdonalds maintained their power base as Lords of the Isles until finally driven out by the Campbells three centuries later.
Lagavulin legitimately claims to being one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Distilling on the site is thought to date from as early as 1742. In the late 1700s it is believed that there were up to ten illicit stills operating in the district. By the 1830s only two distilleries remained in the bay. In 1837 these distilleries amalgamated to form Lagavulin. At this stage the distillery was under the ownership of the Graham brothers and James Logan Mackie.
Aged in oak casks for at least sixteen years, this much sought-after single malt has the massive peat-smoke that's typical of southern Islay - but also offering a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram.
Technical Details
| Brand | LAGAVULIN |
| Size | 70 CL |
| Format | Glass |
| Region Produced in | Islay |
| Type | Single Malt |
| Cask | American white oak casks |
| Alcohol Content | 43% |
| Reserve | 16 Years |
Tasting Notes | Appearance: Deep amber gold.
Nose: Intensely flavoured, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness.
Body: Full, rich bodied.
Palate: Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness, followed by sea and salt with touches of wood.
Finish: A long, elegant peat-filled finish with lots of salt and seaweed. |
| Awards | International Spirits Challenge - Silver 2008
International Spirits Challenge - Gold 2015
International Spirits Challenge - Gold (Best in class) 2013
IWSC - Gold 2014
IWSC - Gold (Best in Class) 2007-2009
SFWSC - Gold 2009 & 2014
SFWSC - Double Gold 2000, 2003. 2008, 2014 & 2016
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Gold 2012
The Scotch Whiky Masters - Master 2009 & 2011, 2014
The Scotch Whisky Masters - Master 2009 & 2011, 2014
World Whiskies Awards – Best Single Malt Islay – 13 years & over 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009
Ultimate Spirits Chanllenge - 97 Points 2016 |
| Package | Box |
| Volumetric Weight | 1.60 |
| Storage Instructions | Storage away from direct light in a cool and dry place |
| EAN | 5000281005409 |
| Manufacturer | Diageo |
| Country Produced in | UK |
| 1 Liter Proportion EUR | 118.14 |
| Since | Saturday 07 February, 2004 |
