Lagavulin 1991 Casks of Distinction 28 Year Old #5397 / Whisky Big Nose

Lagavulin 1991 Casks of Distinction 28 Year Old #5397 / Whisky Big Nose

This Lagavulin is part of Diageo's Casks of Distinction programme. Casks of Distinction is the private sale of individual casks of rare and exceptional Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Diageo’s extensive stocks in Scotland. Hand selected by a team of whisky experts under guidance from Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson, each cask is entirely unique and incredibly rare. Each Cask of Distinction is chosen on the basis of their quality, representing the most exceptional and singular expression of the distillery’s character.

Lagavulin distillery is one of the quintessential Islay producers, built in the early 19th century before eventually finding itself in the hands of White Horse blenders and their infamous proprietor, Sir Peter Mackie. It has truly captured the imagination of the whisky world in modern times, with the 16 year old becoming an instant (if unexpected) favourite when introduced as one of United Distillers' Classic Malts in 1988. The company had not expected the smoky flavours to be as popular as lighter offerings such as Dalwhinnie and Glenkinchie. Lagavulin was also home to the legendary (and near mythical) Malt Mill distillery in the first half of the 20th century.

This whisky was filled into European Oak cask #5397 on the 4th November 1991 and bottled 28 years later on 14th November 2019. This bottling was produced for The Whisky Big Nose.

One of 522 bottles.

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Lagavulin

Type: Whisky

Style: Single Cask Whisky

Year Age: 28 Years

Barrel: European Oak

Alcohol: 48.4% vol

Bottle: 700ml