Lagavulin 16 Year Old 20cl & Cragganmore 12 Year Old 20cl
Lot number: 089-5816
Winning bid: £80
A lot containing two miniature bottles of single malt including a Lagavulin 16 Year Old and a Cragganmore 12 Year Old.
Lagavulin
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.
Age: 16 Years Old
43% ABV / 20cl
Cragganmore
A hidden gem in Diageo's crown, Cragganmore is one of the original “Classic Malts”. While it isn't seen as a single malt as often as some of its contemporaries - with the majority of production going to blends, such as Old Parr - its full-bodied, meaty complexity has won it a dedicated fan base.
The reason for this robust style can be traced back to the distillery's founding in 1869 by one of the great Master Distillers of the era, John Smith. Smith installed unusually short and flat-topped spirit stills, with lyne arms that gently slope into worm tubs where the spirit vapours are condensed. This method results in fewer of the heavier elements being removed, giving the spirit its “meaty” character.
Age: 12 Years Old
40% ABV / 20cl
Please examine all images of the lot, any packaging and labels carefully and satisfy yourself as to their condition before making a bid.