LAGAVULIN MALT 16 YEARS
LAGAVULIN MALT 16 ANNI
DISTILLERY: The Lagavulin distillery is located in the bay of the same name on the south coast of the island of Islay, five kilometers from Port Ellen, within a picturesque group of buildings. It is an area where the sea is the undisputed protagonist and where shipwrecks were caused by the submerged rocks that protected the castle home to the Lord of the Isles from external attacks. Right here at Dunyveig Castle in 1816 the distiller John Johnston founded the first legal distillery called Kidalton. The following year, Archibald Campbell founded a second distillery, probably called Ardmore and which gave rise to the Lagavulin Distillery. After Johnston's death, a Glasgow merchant, Alexander Graham, purchased Lagavulin, later combining the two distilleries. His successors, James Logan Mackie & Co., and in particular “Restless” Peter Mackie continued the company, opening new distilleries. These changes of ownership led to a history of feuds and spite, including Peter Mackie's construction of Malt Mill out of spite towards Laphroaig and culminating in the building of a dam to prevent Lahproaig itself from obtaining its water supply. Among the iconic products of this distillery there is the 16 year old, considered ideal aging for Lagavulin, to which both greater aging have been added, such as the "21 years old", the "25 years old" and the "30 years old ”, which rediscovers the past through their “8 years old”. Also of reference are the Distiller's Edition and the 12 year cask strength version. Lagavulin produced its own malted barley until 1974 when the malting floors were abandoned and sourcing from nearby Port Ellen maltings began. Four stills are the basis of the production, including two, with the characteristic pear shape, according to the style inherited from the Malt Mill. Lagavulin produces whiskies, all single malts, peatier than the entire island of Islay, for many they are considered the very essence of the island. Today it is part of Diageo's Classic Malts. LAGAVULIN - ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKEY 16 years The 16 years of Lagavulin is the historical icon of this great Islay distillery. The aging considered perfect to find the balance between the clearly marine distillate, with imposing peat, and with perfectly dosed smoking. After 16 years of slow maturation on the island it is ready for bottling having also developed its own sensitive soul, which with persuasive roundness counterbalances its youthful strength. A great classic for those who want to discover the island of Islay and a confirmation that cannot be missed for enthusiasts who, however, often come back to want to taste it again, free as it is of elaborations aimed at distancing it from the original spirit. TASTING NOTES Fairly pale straw yellow color with golden reflections. Hints of smoke perfectly dosed to enhance the characteristic notes and never envelop them in fog. Hints of peat, sweet pipe tobacco, Lapsan Souchong tea and spices with dried bay leaves highlighted. In the mouth it is peaty, full, with a breadth and softness in which we lack the pungent notes of the sea. Very long finish, full of iodine and flavor.

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