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Lagavulin 1979 Murray McDavid 23 Year Old Mission 75cl / US Import

Lot: 219237

Lagavulin 1979 Murray McDavid 23 Year Old Mission 75cl / US Import

Winning Bid: £340

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Lot:
Distillery: 
Lagavulin
Age: 
23 Year Old
Vintage: 
1979
Region: 
Islay
Bottler: 
Murray McDavid
Cask Type: 
N/A
Bottled Strength: 
46%
Bottle Size: 
75cl
Distillery Status: 
Operational
product Details

Lagavulin 1979 Murray McDavid 23 Year Old Mission 75cl / US Import

Lagavulin distillery is one of the quintessential Islay producers, built in the early 19th century before eventually finding itself in the hands of White Horse blenders and their infamous proprietor, Sir Peter Mackie. It has truly captured the imagination of the whisky world in modern times, with the 16 year old becoming an instant (if unexpected) favourite when introduced as one of United Distillers’ Classic Malts in 1988. The company had not expected the smoky flavours to be as popular as lighter offerings such as Dalwhinnie and Glenkinchie. Lagavulin was also home to the legendary (and near mythical) Malt Mill distillery in the first half of the 19th century. Lower production in the 1980s and 90s, coupled with huge global demand for the current product means that independent bottlings from all eras are particularly rare. 

Distilled in 1979 and then matured for 23 years prior to being bottled by Murray McDavid for their premium Mission series.

Murray McDavid were founded in 1996 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin and ex-Springbank distillery Director, Gordon Wright. The company bought re-opened Bruichladdich distillery in December 2000, hiring Jim McEwan as Master Distiller. The company was purchased by Remy Cointreau in 2012, with the Murray McDavid brand eventually returning to Scottish hands the following year. Murray McDavid is famed for coining the term "ACE-ing" (additional cask enhancement) in relation to their cask finishing process, something they continue to use to great effect to this day.

One of 600 bottles. 

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