Lagavulin Jazz 2021 is the first ever Lagavulin release finished in ex-Mezcal casks. On the nose unusual smoky-meaty aromas lead familiar Lagavulin linseed oil and fragrant smoke. At cask strength, the texture is smooth and rich, the taste sweet-savoury then warming, as waves of smoke sweep over the palate carrying hints of spicy wood and smoke- dried Jalapeno pepper. New-found heat lingers with the smoke in a long finish. It can be savoured at natural strength or with a drop of water.

Pierrick Guillaume, Distillery Manager at Lagavulin, says: ‘The Lagavulin Jazz Festival bottling has been much adored since its launch in 2011 and the annual release of the exclusive bottling for the festival has become a key moment in the whisky calendar. This year’s 13 year old bottle is a fantastic Lagavulin expression, selected to make every whisky aficionado experience the unexpected from Lagavulin. The first Lagavulin to be finished in Mezcal casks with a distinctive and unusual flavour profileis sure to intrigue and excite Lagavulin fans and beyond.’

Lagavulin Jazz 2021 will retail at £160 per 70cl, bottled at 54.8% ABV with just 3000 bottles available.

RSP: £160

ABV:54.8%

No. of bottles: 3000

Available from: Available to purchase at Lagavulin Distillery and malts.com

Age: 13 years old

In brief…Matured in refill American Oak and finished in ex-Mezcal American Standard Barrels. Unusually smoky-meaty on the nose, followed by distinctive Lagavulin character, a sweet-savoury, pleasing and fiercely warming finish

For further information, please contact the Scotch team at The Story:

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