Lagavulin 38 Year Old The Syndicate 1979

Lagavulin 38 Year Old The Syndicate 1979

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Lagavulin 38 Year Old The Syndicate 1979
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70 cl

£2,500.00
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Lagavulin 38 Year Old The Syndicate 1979 is an aged single malt from the 1979 vintage, bottled for the private group known as The Syndicate. Having spent nearly four decades in a single cask, this expression represents some of the oldest Lagavulin ever made available. The intense Islay smoke has evolved into a delicate, wispy peat, complemented by rich notes of dried fruits, beeswax and old library books. On the palate, it is incredibly oily and concentrated, showing a masterly balance between coastal salinity and the sweetness of the oak.

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