Presented in its original presentation box, this 1-litre “Special Release”/“Limited Edition” Lagavulin was distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2008, an impressive vintage statement with classic collectability cues (year-dated label, individual batch code Lgv 4/496, and travel-retail 1L format). After the introduction, the whisky reveals its hallmark “Double Matured” profile: traditional Lagavulin spirit further finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry cask wood, layering rich sweetness over the distillery’s deep peat smoke.

Lagavulin Distillery

Founded in 1816 on Islay’s south coast, Lagavulin is famed for intensely peaty malts shaped by slow distillation and seaside maturation. Its muscular, smoky style—briny, iodine-tinged, and deeply savory—has made Lagavulin a benchmark for Islay whisky. The Distillers Edition adds a sherry-cask finishing step to that DNA, delivering a sweeter, dark-fruited dimension without losing the iconic smoke.

Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition Tasting Notes

Nose: Dried figs and raisin cake over sea spray and kiln smoke, with toffee, polished oak, and a hint of iodine.

Palate: A seamless sweet-smoke duet—PX sherry richness (dates, treacle, dark chocolate) meets Lagavulin’s tarry peat, black pepper, and coastal salinity.

Finish: Long, warming, and satisfyingly smoky, leaving cocoa, sultanas, and glowing peat embers.

Why add Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition to your collection?

Vintage-dated Distillers Editions from the 1990s are increasingly scarce, and the 1-litre bottling with original box heightens desirability. The PX “Double Matured” treatment offers a luxurious counterpoint to Lagavulin’s power—rich, dark sweetness perfectly integrated with profound peat—making this a compelling drinker now and a smart hold for collectors.