Lagavulin 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (Special Release 2021)

The 2021 Diageo Special & Rare collection is known as "Fables Untold", drawn from some of Scotland’s most interesting, legendary distilleries and curated by Master Blender Dr Craig Wilson, portrays the otherworldly beings which have fiercely protected the heartlands of remote Scottish distilleries for an eternity, according to our ancient fables and the mythical creatures come to life revealing their true characters. This year each bottle has its own unique QR code which, when scanned, takes you on a multi-sensory experience that tells you the story of the whisky, the mythical creature behind the artwork, and gives you some tasting notes to prompt your nose and palate along the way. 

The Lagavulin 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky "The Lion's Jewel" as the fable goes, hidden within his den on Islay bay, The King of Islay guarded a gem of precious worth. The resplendent stone glowed ruby red and glistening with lustre. Won through decades of fire and ferocity, it reflected an alluring warmth and smouldering intensity - the captivating nature at the very heart of Lagavulin.

Only Lagavulin, known by many as the pinnacle of Islay malts, could produce such a rare gem. The first 26 year old to be released from the distillery, this distinctive whisky bears a complexity honouring the triumphant path of this long surviving Islay icon. Strong and enduring by nature, the fiery spirit of Lagavulin burns bright in this coveted dram. A deep-hued and regal malt, its dark, wine-woody aromas are pungent with peaty smoke, curled around baked figs. In the smooth, oily start a sweetness gleams, then salt and pepper season a savoury, smoke-wreathed intensity. These rich first fill Pedro Ximenez & Oloroso seasoned casks look back on vivid youth through the wise, battle-hardened prism of age, finishing long, sweet and warming. At long last, a jewel is ready to share.

A rare and treasured Scotch; smouldering intensity and alluring warmth From first-fill Pedro Ximenez & Oloroso Seasoned Casks.

The Finer Details
Style - Scotch Whisky
Country - Scotland
Region - Islay
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 44.2%