Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £750
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- This 1987 Lagavulin, bottled in 2003 and finished in Pedro Ximenez casks, marries the distillery's peaty foundation with the sweet, raisin-forward character of sherry maturation. At 43% ABV, it achieves a rare balance between smoke and sweetness that has made the Distillers Edition series consistently sought-after among collectors. A benchmark for how peat and sherry can complement rather than compete.
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Lagavulin 1987 Distillers Edition / Bot.2003 Islay Whisky is a from Lagavulin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1987 Lagavulin, bottled in 2003 and finished in Pedro Ximenez casks, marries the distillery's peaty foundation with the sweet, raisin-forward character of sherry maturation. At 43% ABV, it achieves a rare balance between smoke and sweetness that has made the Distillers Edition series consistently sought-after among collectors. A benchmark for how peat and sherry can complement rather than compete.
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