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Lagavulin Cask of Distinction 23 Year Old, Bodega Sherry European Oak Cask, Cask #5745, 2016, 55.7%
Lagavulin

Lagavulin Cask of Distinction 23 Year Old, Bodega Sherry European Oak Cask, Cask #5745, 2016, 55.7%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 46
Average Score
Avg 94
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Description

A very rare and stunning vintage 1992 23-year-old Lagavulin single malt scotch whisky from the Diageo Casks of Distinction private bottling range, distilled in 1992 and after 23 years of maturation in a Bodega Sherry European oak cask with the cask no. 5745 bottled on 30th March 2016 without the addition of dyes and chill filtration at cask strength 55.7% vol. in an edition of only 420 individually hand-numbered bottles for Boyao Zhao, one of the most influential Chinese whisky lovers. This special and unique single cask bottling is almost impossible to find today and is considered an absolute rarity from the cult distillery Lagavulin for connoisseurs and collectors.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 3,770.46
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 5, 2026SGD 3,738.73
Region
Islay
Age
23 Years
Vintage
1992
Bottled
2016
ABV
55.7%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Lagavulin
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bodega Sherry European Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
Bodega sherry cask
Cask no.
5745
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
420
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Casks of Distinction
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Selected by Boyao Zhao
Allocation
Asian market
Nose
Wonderful peat with smokiness, ocean scent, tobacco, roasted hazelnuts, orange, honey, pecan, bacon, grapefruit, raisins, chestnut, chocolate, citrus, apple, grilled cucumber with sea salt, preserved fruits, mocha, cinnamon, aniseed, warm peppery touch. Bright, citrusy with orange peel and grapefruits, coastal elements like sea shells, oysters, beach fires, mint, camphor, ferns, herbal infusion, elegant, fresh leather, hints of grapefruits and shoe polish.
Palate
Peat with toffee and sweet lime, Earl Grey, syrup, grilled meat, meaty zest congee, liquorice, black pepper, nutty and creamy feeling, oyster, juiced peach with Charcoal Coffee and plum jam, hazelnut chocolate, apple juice, peppermint, cinnamon spice, aniseed, sea salt. Minimal sherry influence, austere camphor, salty smoke, gently bitter medicinal side, lemon peel, Seville orange, hint of dark chocolate, mineral and leafy notes, tobacco, liquorice.
Finish
Smoky, peaty with splendid fruitiness, cocoa, warm spice, long, on cold ashes, liquorice and spices, with the lightest hint of roasted coffee beans.
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