Lagavulin The Distillers Edition Double Matured 43% Vol. 0,7l in Giftbox

This bottle of Lagavulin is apart of Diageo's 2022 Distillers Edition. The idea behind The Distillers Edition is to provide an alternative expression of each whisky; to add richness, complexity and interest in the form of a different ‘take’ on that whisky’s attributes. There are seven distinctive Distillers Edition expressions (including Lagavulin, Oban, Talisker, Caol Ila, Dalwhinnie, and more), the remarkable and complex Distillers Edition process, and the people who make it. An incentive to explore The Distillers Edition itself.

A limited release made usually just once a year, the Distillers Edition of Lagavulin enjoys both rarity and superior quality. The mighty Lagavulin, in which the finishing imparts sweetness and texture, plus a spiciness that binds the smoky whole and makes this a whisky apart. This one sounds particularly great as Lagavulin from Islay has a great affinity with sherry so anything that turns up the sherry volume is ok by us especially if there’s some extra char involved. Second maturation takes place in Pedro Ximenz-seasoned re-charred American Oak with heavily re-charred ends.

On the nose large helpings of peat are joined by dried fruit, raisins and some vanilla sweetness. the palate is of coastal smoke, with some salted toffee and more sherry character. On the finish oaky spices linger, along with lingering peat of course.