The whisky was matured for nearly four decades in casks composed of American and European oak before being bottled at cask strength (102 proof). Tasting Notes Nose: Sensational and rounded. Aroma of dark chocolate, peat and ripe tropical fruits. Palate: Touches of banana, charcoal, black tea and pine on the palate. Finish: Slightly tart, beautiful finish. universally acknowledged as one of the unchallenged grands crus of Scotch whisky,"� said Georgie Crawford, Distillery Manager at Lagavulin. "For many years we have been unable to supply sufficient mature spirit to meet worldwide demand. So bottlings of old Lagavulin are exceptionally rare."� Only 1,868 bottles of this single malt have ever been produced.