Lagavulin 1988 Moon Import
Bottle performance
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Lot number: 079-1650
Winning bid: £720
Like most Islay malts, Lagavulin is definitely not for the faint hearted. The distillery was officially founded in 1816 (although illicit production on the site most certainly predates that), and produces malt with a signature style of earthy smoke and savoury undertones. 1962 marked a significant point in the distillery's history, as it was then bought by John Logan Mackie, whose nephew Peter went on to create the White Horse blend with Lagavulin at its heart.
These days the distillery, along with White Horse, belong to Diageo. However, it is generally agreed that while Lagavulin's core range remains reliably excellent, older expressions bearing the White Horse name still have the edge.
Bottled by Italian operation, Moon Import.
Distilled: 1988
Bottled: 1998
50% ABV / 70cl
Bottle Number: 97 / 1300
Please note minor wear to labels and tube.
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