{"product_id":"lagavulin-20-year-2020-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Lagavulin 20 Year 2020 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin 20 Year 2020 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a natural cask strength expression bottled at 54% ABV, crafted from spirits aged in refill and Pedro Ximénez\/Oloroso seasoned hogsheads personally selected by distillery manager Colin Gordon. The morning mist rolls across the Sound of Islay as peat smoke mingles with salt air, carrying the essence of two decades spent maturing in the legendary Lagavulin warehouses where time and terroir create liquid poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the windswept shores of Port Ellen, Lagavulin Distillery has stood sentinel since 1816, where the marriage of Highland spring water and Islay peat creates Scotland's most distinctive single malt. This 2020 Fèis Ìle commemorative bottling represents the distillery's commitment to showcasing how carefully selected casks can transform their signature peated spirit into something extraordinary, with sherry-seasoned oak adding layers of complexity to the maritime smoke that defines the Lagavulin character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense peat smoke, sea spray, dark chocolate, dried figs, leather-bound books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medicinal peat, Christmas spices, treacle toffee, roasted almonds, coastal brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering smoke, dried fruit sweetness, and warming spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54% (Natural Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Ellen, Isle of Islay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefill and PX\/Oloroso Seasoned Hogsheads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,000 bottles (Fèis Ìle 2020)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighland Lodge Evenings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sipping neat by a roaring fire while autumn storms rage outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Collector Tastings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showcasing the pinnacle of Islay single malt craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoring the complexity that only two decades can create\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marking life's most significant milestones with liquid history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Lagavulin 20 Year taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLagavulin 20 Year delivers intense peat smoke balanced by rich sherry influences from Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks. The palate reveals medicinal peat characteristic of Islay whiskies, complemented by Christmas spices, treacle toffee, and coastal brine, finishing with remarkable length and warming complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Lagavulin good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt natural cask strength and with its limited edition status, this Lagavulin 20 Year is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of spring water to unlock its full complexity. The high proof and exceptional character make it ideal for contemplative sipping rather than mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Lagavulin 20 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe this Lagavulin neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, allowing 10-15 minutes for the whisky to open up. Add a few drops of spring water to reduce the proof slightly and reveal additional flavors, particularly the sherry influences from the seasoned hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Lagavulin special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2020 Fèis Ìle bottling was personally selected by distillery manager Colin Gordon from refill and sherry-seasoned hogsheads, bottled at natural cask strength with only 6,000 bottles produced. The combination of 20 years aging and careful cask selection creates a complexity unavailable in standard expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is similar to Lagavulin 20 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of heavily peated Islay whiskies, consider Ardbeg Uigeadail or Laphroaig Cask Strength, though neither matches the elegant maturity of this 20-year expression. Within Lagavulin's range, the 16 Year offers similar character at lower strength and price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43345406361674,"sku":"L20Y2020ISMSW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_10387679-66c9-4de9-8ea5-742258cf28db.jpg?v=1772169587","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/lagavulin-20-year-2020-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}