Lagavulin 1980 SMWS 111.1
Lot #17620
Hammer price: € 3050
This lot was sold in the March 2026 auction.
Get to know the lot
Lagavulin 1980 SMWS 111.1 was distilled in 1980 and bottled as a single cask expression, typically after long maturation that adds depth and complexity. Bottled at cask strength, it showcases intense peat smoke alongside richer notes like dried fruit, oak, and maritime saltiness. As one of the earliest casks under code 111, it’s especially valued by collectors for both its age and rarity.
Category
Whisky
Country
Scotland
Islay
Distillery
Lagavulin
Bottler
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Strength
63,3%
cask strength
Volume
70cl.
Vintage
1980
Bottled
1995
Age
15 yo
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