Lagavulin 1988 Distillers Edition / Bot.2004 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £800
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Honey, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Lagavulin 1988 Distillers Edition, bottled in 2004, is an Islay classic finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks to create a bridge between the distillery's signature smoke and subtle sweetness. The heavily peated spirit gains honeyed richness and dried fruit complexity from the sherry influence, softening the maritime aggression while retaining Lagavulin's waxy texture and mineral depth. At 43% ABV and with age, the marriage of peat and wine is fully integrated. A benchmark example of how sherry finishing can complement rather than obscure Islay character.
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Lagavulin 1988 Distillers Edition / Bot.2004 Islay Whisky is a from Lagavulin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, smokey, honey, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin 1988 Distillers Edition, bottled in 2004, is an Islay classic finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks to create a bridge between the distillery's signature smoke and subtle sweetness. The heavily peated spirit gains honeyed richness and dried fruit complexity from the sherry influence, softening the maritime aggression while retaining Lagavulin's waxy texture and mineral depth. At 43% ABV and with age, the marriage of peat and wine is fully integrated. A benchmark example of how sherry finishing can complement rather than obscure Islay character.
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