Distillery

Lagavulin

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Lagavulin is a Scottish producer of Islay single malt renowned for its intensely peaty, rich and savory whiskies. Its iconic bottles are tied to the tradition of Islay's southern coast and today form part of the malt portfolio managed by Diageo.
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Producer range

Producer range Lagavulin

Spirit categories

whisky single malt Scotch whisky peated whisky Islay single malt

Representative products

Whisky Lagavulin 16Yo - 70cl Whisky Lagavulin 8Yo - 70cl Whisky Lagavulin 10Y 70cl - Giftbox Whisky Lagavulin 12Y Cask Strength 70cl - Giftbox Whisky Lagavulin 2006-21 Distiller Ed. Cl.70 - Giftbox

Raw materials

malted barley peat (used to smoke the malt)

Casks and ageing vessels

American oak ex-bourbon European oak ex-sherry (variable use) special finish casks (e.g., rum cask, Guinness cask in limited editions)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Typical Scottish single malt production: use of malted barley (often smoked with peat to impart character), fermentation, batch distillation in copper pot stills and maturation in oak casks. Some expressions receive finishes in particular casks for special editions.

Distillation

Batch distillation in copper pot stills (typical single malt Scotch process).

Ageing

Ageing in oak casks; most expressions mature in American oak ex-bourbon casks, with variable use of ex-sherry European oak and occasional finishes in particular casks for limited editions.

Producer history Lagavulin

Whisky production in the Lagavulin area is documented since the 18th century; the official activity is commonly traced back to 1816. During the 19th century the distillery gained international fame, with key developments linked to entrepreneurial figures such as Peter Mackie. Today Lagavulin is part of the group that markets the Diageo malts, maintaining a strong heritage tied to the Islay style.

Production philosophy

To preserve and highlight the distinctive character of Islay single malt: pronounced peat, intensity and patient maturation in oak casks to achieve a balance between smoke, salinity and the sweet notes derived from ageing.

Territory

Lagavulin Bay, southern coast of Islay, Inner Hebrides (Scotland).

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