{"title":"Lagavulin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whisky Hub brings you the full range of Lagavulin - shop online with fast, reliable delivery across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lagavulin-16-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Islay representative in the 'Classic Malts' series is a deep, dry and exceptionally peaty bruiser. Probably the most pungent of all Islay malts, Lagavulin is not for the faint-hearted but inspires fanatical devotion in its many followers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051756388415,"sku":"5000281005409","price":158.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/12-2.jpg?v=1774762885"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-12-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Lagavulin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin 12 Year Old is an annual special release from the awarded distillery. Bottled at natural strength this single malt is fabulously appetising. Less of the citrus acidity of earlier expressions. Very enjoyable straight and even classier with water. A fine example of the make.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051756421183,"sku":"5000281051680","price":288.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/Lagavulin-12-Year-Old-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-new.jpg?v=1774762886"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-25-year-old-200th-anniversary-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Lagavulin 25 Year Old 200th Anniversary Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin 25 Year Old (200th Anniversary) was released in 2016 as part of the celebrations for the distillery s anniversary, and lists all the managers over that time on the bottle. It s aged exclusively in Sherry casks, and released at cask strength. 8000 bottles worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour: Rich dark golden amber, the rusty depths of autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose: Powerful, rich, deep, and lively. There s deep chocolaty raisin notes amongst spadefuls of rich smoked fruitcake (Why can t I get one of those? That d be amazing!). The peat is very much tamed here, to more of a relaxing evening ember of a dying fire by the sea. Sweet cured bacon notes pop out at you. Old waxed antique oak in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate: Massively thick and oily, it s surprisingly easy going and smooth, although the Sherry oak spices start to build soon enough. There s sweet fruitcake notes, but also an underlying freshness too. After all the years of aging there are still glorious malty tones all over your palate which soon show a slow and respectful peaty smokiness underlining everything. There s almost a rich tingle on your tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish: The finish is all about balanced sweetness and savoury, there s hints of bacon and syrup along with gentle heathery smoke. The coastal influence at this point fairly minimal, with just a slight saltiness at the end. No tannin overload here, and no spice overload either, some slight coal embers and a hint of oak at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051756945471,"sku":"5000281047003","price":2488.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/Lagavulin-25-Year-Old-200th-Anniversary-Scotch-Whisky-700mL.jpg?v=1774762894"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-8-yo-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Lagavulin 8 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin (pronounced lagga-voo-lin) is located on the famous Scottish whisky island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides. The distillery is located on the south eastern coast of the island and sits on Lagavulin Bay, a small bay dominated by the ruins of the 13th century Dunyvaig Castle. The name is taken from the anglicised name of the Gaelic village in which the distillery is located - this was formerly called Lag a'Mhuilin, which translates as 'mill by the bay' from the local Gaelic dialect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin was founded in 1816 by John Johnston, although local records show illegal distilling was taking place in Lagavulin Bay as far back as the early 18th century. The distillery is currently owned by Diageo and has an annual production of approximately three million litres. The whisky produced there is split between the Lagavulin single malt portfolio, including the Classic Malts 16 years old expression, and for use within Diageo's extensive blended range. It is most well known for being one of the prominent malts in White Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The make is pure Islay Malt, and is principally sold in Glasgow, England and the Colonies. The make is held in high repute ; we tasted some eight years old before starting, which was exceptionally fine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtract from 'No. 36 Lagavulin Distillery' in The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom by Alfred Barnard, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lagavulin 8 years old has been matured exclusively in re-fill American oak casks and is bottled at 48% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051789615167,"sku":"5000281045160","price":118.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/Lagavulin-8-YO-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-700ml.jpg?v=1774763281"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-12-year-old-2020-special-release-natural-cask-strength-700ml","title":"Lagavulin 12 Year Old (2020 Special Release) Natural Cask Strength 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis single vintage Lagavulin has been matured in traditional refill American oak casks selected to give a perfect expression of distillery character. Soaring in taste and intensity, the flavour is powerful and assertive yet subtly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aromas of this modern-day King of Islay are elusive until familiar hints of ash and linseed oil emerge. A light fruity note follows, as does a clean, fresh whiff of the sea, like breathing in the air of Lagavulin bay. The texture is smooth, the big taste sweeter than expected, intense and deeply smoky, with a long and commanding finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051844468799,"sku":"5000281063317","price":248.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/1621224314_image_clipped_rev_16.jpg?v=1774763554"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-26-year-old-legends-untold-special-release-2021-700ml","title":"Lagavulin 26 Year Old Legends Untold Special Release 2021 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e700mL @ 44.2% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jewel in the crown of The King of Islay is noble, generous and precious, understated yet rich in subtle, smouldering intensity; truly an exceptional gem of a whisky.This lovely, mature single vintage malt, the first 26 year-old Lagavulin Special Release, perfectly expresses the rich first-fill Pedro Ximenez\/Oloroso cask style and is quite delicious, sure in the knowledge that its balance and smooth tastes have been shaped and respected by the decades.On the mellow nose a finely woven wine-woody aroma of great complexity takes time to yield its individual secrets. Light, fresh and vinous top notes mingle with the linseed oil of an artist s studio then fade into a warm suggestion of sun-bleached polished mahogany, backed by dry edible seaweed, with sweeter hints of baked fig and butterscotch. Further in, the aromas grow more pungent, oily and fragrantly smoky; like going fishing, with background aromas of tarry rope and boat engine. If a little water is added, their intensity is reduced, while a note of clean linen survives best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051901616191,"sku":"5000281067063","price":3288.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/DIAG-5000281067063-7_clipped_rev_1.jpg?v=1774764543"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-12-year-old-legends-untold-special-release-2021-700ml","title":"Lagavulin 12 Year Old Legends Untold Special Release 2021 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e700mL @ 56.5% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe King of Islay in his prime, fiercely rampant, with a clarity of vision and a sense of purpose none can deny.A glorious and classic Lagavulin, with an intensity, saltiness and sweetness that balance perfectly as perfumed wood smoke rises to envelop them all; absolutely delicious.Mild, drying and soon, wonderfully aromatic; clean, fresh and maritime, with top notes of sea air and Himalayan salt, supported by fragrant smoke-dried Lapsang Souchong tea, mineral salts and light cleansing salve. Beneath these lie drier notes of cocoa powder and dried seaweed, with a squeeze of lemon zest, this salty sweetness imbued with wood-smoke from a distant bonfire on the shore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051901648959,"sku":"5000281066998","price":248.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/DIAG-5000281066998-7_clipped_rev_1.jpg?v=1774764544"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-distillers-edition-2023-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Lagavulin Distillers Edition 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e700mL @ 43% abv\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated with passion and skill since 1816, this iconic Lagavulin celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2016 and is for many the pinnacle of Islay malts; intense in flavour, smoky and rich. It s quite a legacy to carry in a bay from which the sons of Somerled, Lord of the Isles, sailed to war; a bay guarded still by his ruined castle, Dunyvaig. Barley malted over local peat smoke imbues Lagavulin with its rich mix of shoreline airs and scented, smoky dryness. Here s a whisky so intense it turns away the cold. Lagavulins special editions and older releases are vanishingly rare and highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DISTILLERS EDITION is a collection of master-craftsmanship. Each cask in the series is individually selected and perfectly matched to the character of each of the single malts refined here. The two-parted maturation process gives more depth and complexity, which is the idea behind the limited DISTILLERS EDITION: preserving the perfection of the single malts that have already been awarded for their outstanding flavours. The selected taste nuances are more strongly accentuated in a way that is not found in the regular bottlings, but with fully maintaining the original character of these fine single malts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051915280447,"sku":"5000281072227","price":248.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/lde.jpg?v=1774856713"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-200th-anniversary-limited-edition-8-yo-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml-48-abv","title":"Lagavulin 200th Anniversary Limited Edition 8 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL 48% Abv","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new whisky is the first part in a year of significant celebration for Lagavulin. 2016 marks the 200th anniversary for the iconic Islay distillery and there are a series of special plans scheduled throughout the year. We were delighted to be invited to a dinner in London that launched the celebrations and revealed this new limited edition single malt - the Lagavulin 8 years old 200th Anniversary Edition. The release pays direct homage to Victorian journalist Alfred Barnard who wrote about Lagavulin in his seminal two year work, The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom, and became an instant fan of the peaty Islay malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin (pronounced lagga-voo-lin) is located on the famous Scottish whisky island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides. The distillery is located on the south eastern coast of the island and sits on Lagavulin Bay, a small bay dominated by the ruins of the 13th century Dunyvaig Castle. The name is taken from the anglicised name of the Gaelic village in which the distillery is located - this was formerly called Lag a'Mhuilin, which translates as 'mill by the bay' from the local Gaelic dialect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin was founded in 1816 by John Johnston, although local records show illegal distilling was taking place in Lagavulin Bay as far back as the early 18th century. The distillery is currently owned by Diageo and has an annual production of approximately three million litres. The whisky produced there is split between the Lagavulin single malt portfolio, including the Classic Malts 16 years old expression, and for use within Diageo's extensive blended range. It is most well known for being one of the prominent malts in White Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The make is pure Islay Malt, and is principally sold in Glasgow, England and the Colonies. The make is held in high repute ; we tasted some eight years old before starting, which was exceptionally fine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtract from 'No. 36 Lagavulin Distillery' in The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom by Alfred Barnard, 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lagavulin 8 years old 200th Anniversary Edition has been matured exclusively in re-fill American oak casks and is bottled at 48% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43051918852159,"sku":"L2ALE8YSMSW74A","price":488.88,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/5786\/4255\/files\/Lagavulin-200th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-8-YO-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-new.jpg?v=1774764894"}],"url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyhub.com.au\/collections\/lagavulin.oembed","provider":"The Whisky Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}