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Lagavulin Distillery Only Cask Strength 2010 Release

Lagavulin Distillery Only Cask Strength 2010 Release
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Lot number: 089-0430

Winning bid: £230

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.

Available only from the distillery, it is rumoured that it was created from the remnants of whisky from a previous bottling run of Distiller's Edition. It was then re-casked and given a couple of extra years maturation. Released at natural cask strength.

Bottled: 2010

52.5% ABV / 70cl

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