Lagavulin 1994 / 26 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2021 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Distilled in 1994 and aged 26 years in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, this 2021 Special Release marries Lagavulin's peat intensity with the richness of aged sherry wood. The nose reveals linseed oil, polished mahogany, and dried seaweed beneath baked figs and butterscotch; the palate balances salt, pepper, and sweet peat smoke with mushroom umami, vanilla, and hints of dried stone fruit. At 44.2% ABV, it's a masterclass in cask influence—proof that sherry maturation can enhance rather than obscure Islay character.
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Lagavulin 1994 / 26 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Special Releases 2021 Islay Whisky is a from Lagavulin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, oily, sherried, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1994 and aged 26 years in a combination of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, this 2021 Special Release marries Lagavulin's peat intensity with the richness of aged sherry wood. The nose reveals linseed oil, polished mahogany, and dried seaweed beneath baked figs and butterscotch; the palate balances salt, pepper, and sweet peat smoke with mushroom umami, vanilla, and hints of dried stone fruit. At 44.2% ABV, it's a masterclass in cask influence—proof that sherry maturation can enhance rather than obscure Islay character.
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