Lagavulin 1998 Feis Ile 2012

Lagavulin, a stalwart of Islay, has been crafting intensely flavored malt whisky since 1816, building on a legacy of even earlier illicit distillation. This 1998 expression, released at the 2012 Feis Ile festival, showcases the distillery’s signature profile of robust earthy smoke interwoven with savory, complex undertones. Matured in a refill sherry butt (cask #1716) and bottled at 55.1% ABV, it delivers a powerful and richly layered experience. A final single cask offering from the festival in that year, this Lagavulin represents a particularly sought-after moment in the distillery’s history.