Virgin Cask #7 An exceptional single malt crafted with passion and matured in a single American virgin oak cask. The oak-forward flavours of this cask add both creaminess and spice resulting in a bold but still highly balanced whisky which ably showcases our distinctive spirit character. NOSE: Soft, warm and welcoming. Freshly picked apples are dipped in rich toffee sauce and served alongside anise and ginger spiced shortbread biscuits PALATE: A bolder palate with balanced orchard fruits and cask spices in harmony together with toffee, chocolate shavings and background moist earthiness FINISH: Progressively fading sweet oakiness and gentle pepper _ 70CL/ 57.8%ABV NO. OF BOTTLES 249
Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery by John Johnston in 1816, this eight-year-old is big and smoky, with sweet spice that becomes apparent with a drop of water. Inspired by the visit of Alfred Barnard to the distillery in the 1880s when he tried an 'exceptionally fine' eight-year-old from the distillery, this is a fitting tribute for the milestone.