"Straw yellow with greenish hues. Intense orange blossom, peach and thyme aromas. Intense, elegant and lingering on the palate. The sweet sensations are well-balanced with a pleasant acidity and fruity aromas typical of Muscat grapes." —winemaker

"Armenian brandy Ararat 'Akhtamar,' named after the beautiful legend about the love of Princess Tamar for a brave young man who conquered the harsh waters of Lake Van every night for her sake, today itself gives rise to legends. We have created an exceptional blend of more than fifteen distillates, providing this brandy with a full, soft, silky and pleasantly tart taste with a long-lasting aftertaste." —producer

"The high ratio of first-fill sherry seasoned European and American oak casks selected to create our 18 Year Old give it a unique flavour profile of bursting overripe cherries, bitter dark chocolate, sweet marzipan, floral heather honey, and aromatic peat smoke." —producer

"When Lagavulin 16 Year Old joined the Classic Malts portfolio in 1989, the belief within owner UD [now Diageo] was that it would be the single malt which only the most dedicated – even crazy – drinker would attempt to conquer. Smoke, it was felt in those early days of single malt, was a step too far for most people. Today, the world has fallen in love with smoke and Lagavulin’s complex mix of seashore and moor, pipe smoke, Lapsang Souchong, bog myrtle, and rich dark fruits is a destination for many." —producer