Lagavulin 26 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.2%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £1999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Lagavulin's 2021 Special Release at 26 years old spent its entire maturation in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, layering intense peat and dark fruit complexity into a commanding Islay whisky.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 26 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is a 26-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 44.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin's 2021 Special Release at 26 years old spent its entire maturation in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, layering intense peat and dark fruit complexity into a commanding Islay whisky.
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