Lagavulin 16 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky The Strange Horse Of Suinabhal

Lagavulin 16 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky The Strange Horse Of Suinabhal 43%-ABV, 750ml bottles.

About Lagavulin:

Lagavulin is a renowned Islay single malt Scotch whisky, famous for its intensely smoky, peaty, and rich flavor profile, influenced by the island's peat bogs and salty air, with its signature bottling being a 16-year-old expression known for its complexity and long, warming finish. The distillery, founded legally in 1816 and owned by Diageo, offers various expressions, including cask-strength versions and special releases, all celebrating centuries of tradition and its location in the "hollow of the mill".

Key Characteristics:

• Origin: Lagavulin Distillery on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.
• Flavor Profile: Deep peat smoke, seaweed, sweet notes, sea salt, and dried fruits, with a characteristic long, smoky finish.
• Water Source: Solan Lochs, which flow through peat bogs, heavily influencing the whisky's character.
• Aging: Maturation in oak casks, often with Sherry cask finishes for special editions, contributes to its depth.

Popular Expressions:

• 16-Year-Old: The iconic standard, aged 16 years, offering rich peat and sweet vanilla notes.
• Distiller's Edition: Finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for added richness.
• 12-Year-Old Cask Strength: A more robust, non-chill-filtered release.
• Offerman Edition: A popular, limited-release collaboration with Nick Offerman.

Distillery Details:

• Founded: Legally in 1816 by John Johnston, though distilling occurred there earlier.
• Owner: Diageo.
• Name Meaning: An anglicization of the Gaelic Lag a' Mhuilinn, meaning "hollow of the mill".

Lagavulin is celebrated for its powerful, complex spirit that offers depth and character for those who appreciate intensely peated whiskies, making it a benchmark Islay malt.

Lagavulin is the definitive Islay malt - intensely flavoured, smoky and rich. However, there is more to its peaty character. From the windswept landscapes of Islay to the warmth of its people, each pour of our Single Malt Scotch Whisky holds centuries of craft and story just waiting to be discovered.

Nestled in the village of Lagavulin on Islay's southern shore, the Lagavulin distillery is a beacon for those seeking to experience the profound culture and craft of Scotland’s famed Islay whisky region.

Lagavulin Distillery traces its origins back to 1742. However, it’s true transformation began with the arrival of Peter Mackie in 1878. His numerous innovations and unyielding dedication to quality propelled the distillery to new heights. Peter Mackie’s pioneering spirit remains a beacon, guiding Lagavulin through the centuries and continuing to captivate whisky lovers with its deep, peaty flavours and storied past.