Lagavulin 26 Years Old 2021 Special Release 70cl 44.2°
This 26-year-old Lagavulin, jewel in the crown of the King of Islay, is distinguished by its nobility, generosity and discretion, while being full of subtlety and intensity: an exceptional whisky like only Lagavulin, true maestro of Islay malts, can produce.
The fiery warmth and smouldering intensity of Lagavulin burn in this complex and powerful Single Malt which pays tribute to the illustrious region of Islay.
Its 26-year maturation in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso barrels gives it powerful black, spicy and woody aromas intermingled with those of figs, all enveloped in an intense peat smoke.
The time has finally come to share this jewel.
The Special Releases series from Maison Diageo is a set of limited edition bottlings. This highly coveted collection is recognized and appreciated. For its 2021 edition, Diageo has chosen 8 cask-strength Single Malt Scotch whiskies from rare and original casks.
Volume | 0.7 L |
ABV | 44.2 ° |
Type | Single malt |
Distillery | Lagavulin |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Islay |
Age | 26 years |
Maturation | Sherry |
Peat | Peated |
Reference: | 24813 |
The distillery has been built in 1816 on the South-East coast of Islay, not far from the ruins of Dunyvaig castle, the old fortress of the Lord of the Isles. Lagavulin produces a Single Malt almost as legendary as the island where it was born.
Among all the Islay malts, renowned for their peaty and smoky character, Lagavulin stands out for its depth and complexity: powerful and intensely peaty, it is also rich and round, almost mellow in the mouth. It is this double personality that makes it possible to better understand the exceptional "strength cask" versions offered by the distillery. The unique character and quality of Lagavulin whiskies allows the distillery to be part of the Classic Malts Selection. Created more than 20 years ago, the latter combines Single Malts, from the know-how of emblematic distilleries, to offer you the essentials of the great terroirs of Scotland.
Made in the birthplace of distilling, this iconic Islay malt is intense and smoky, steeped in history and tradition for over two hundred years.