Heritage THE DEFINITIVE SMOKEY MALT • Relentlessly battered by the turbulent sea, the Isle of Islay is birthplace to , one of the most intense, smoky and rich single malt Scotch whiskies has to offer.

• LAGAVULIN is said to be one of the oldest distilleries in Islay, originally consisting of 10 illicit distilleries in 1742. By 1816, LAGAVULIN was converted to the first legal distillery in the area by John Johnston, who was a local farmer at the time.

• In 1861, the lease for the was acquired by James Mackie.

• Mackie’s nephew, “Restless Peter” Mackie would join in 1878 and tirelessly promote the brand, expanding into export markets and making LAGAVULIN a household name.

LAGAVULIN IS NESTLED IN A SMALL BAY GUARDED DID YOU KNOW? BY THE RUINS OF A CASTLE, IT CAN NEVER BE EXPANDED TO INCREASE PRODUCTION.

Production • LAGAVULIN uses peated barley from Maltings (in the west of the island) which imbues the barley with that distinct smoky flavour. LAGAVULIN uses the rich peaty water that runs down the brown burn from the Solan Lochs and into the distillery.

• At the Lagavulin Distillery, the barley is dried over peat fire and Whisky is aged in ex-Bourbon and Sherry casks, while being exposed to the influences of the sea. As a result, Lagavulin malts have complex character, where peaty and salty notes combine with the Sherry sweetness.

• The long distillation, together with a long fermentation and maturation process is said to give LAGAVULIN its characteristic roundness and long, rich, peaty character

Please Drink Responsibly LAGAVULIN Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. 43-55.1% Alc/Vol. Imported by , Norwalk, CT. Tasting Notes

LAGAVULIN 8 Year Old Tasting Charts

NOSE: Soft with Clean, Fresh notes, faint hints of milk chocolate and lemon – developing fragrant, tea scented smoke alongside nose drying, maritime aromas. BODY: Light, growing pleasantly oily. PALATE: Full Lagavulin taste and charred with minty, dark chocolate. FINISH: Clean, Long and Smoky finish, subtle, minted smoke, chocolate tannins and finally warming, leaving the palate dry as sweet smoke lingers on the breath.

LAGAVULIN 12 Year Old

NOSE: Simple, natural and mild. Intense sweetness on the front, smoke at the back with green and earthy notes at its core. BODY: Light and smoothly oily. PALATE: A first burst of licorice, golden syrup suffused with savory smoke. The smoke becomes sweeter until finally the greenness returns as gently drying grass. FINISH: Sweet and of medium length

LAGAVULIN 16 Year Old

NOSE: Intensely flavored, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness. BODY: Full, rich bodied. PALATE: Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness, followed by sea and salt with touches of wood. FINISH: A long, elegant peat-filled finish with lots of salt and seaweed.

Features Benefits

• The long distillation, together with a long • LAGAVULIN's unique approach to distilling fermentation, and maturation process is said to and fermenting, as well as focus on high give LAGAVULIN its characteristic roundness quality ingredients, results in an exceptionally and long, rich, peaty character premium and consistent liquid that consumers can trust

• LAGAVULIN isn’t just a Single Malt Scotch • LAGAVULIN's distinctive taste sets it apart Whisky of exceptional quality, it’s the #1 selling from other whisky brands- making this a Islay Malt in the US1 highly desirable brand.

Source: 1 Nielsen Total US XAOC Plus Liquor, 52 W/e Aug 8 5, 2019

Please Drink Responsibly LAGAVULIN Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. 43-55.1% Alc/Vol. Imported by Diageo, Norwalk, CT.