The popular Pedro Ximinez sherry finished Lagavulin. Pedro Ximinez is an intensely sweet, dark and delicious sherry that lends the whisky a delicious raisiny character. Winner of the Best Islay Whisky in the World Whiskies Awards 2007.

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Lagavulin 16 Year Old

Release: Unspecified
Style: Single Malt
Age: 16 Years
Alcohol: 43% abv.
Region: Scotland: Islay
Bottled For: Distillery

A much sought-after single malt with the massive peat-smoke that's typical of southern Islay - but also offering a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram.

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Lagavulin 12 Year Old Natural Cask Strength

Release: 2004 Bottling Special Release
Style: Single Malt
Age: 12 Years
Alcohol: 58.2% abv.
Region: Scotland, Islay
Bottled For: Distillery

This 12 year old natural cask-strength Lagavulin comes from a whitewashed jumble of buildings by the sea on Islay's rocky southern shore. It's pungent smoky and maritime aromas and taste are best appreciated with two parts still water to one part whisky. Any cloudiness is normal in an unfiltered cask strength malt.