Lagavullin Rumor

[slkinsey]

One of the guys at Gotham Wines & Liquors just told me that Lagavulin would not be imported into the US for a 4 year period. Any truth to this?

[beans]

I've heard something similar about Oban, too, however I haven't found out the why part as of yet.

But I did find this.

edit: sloppy proof reading

Edited January 25, 2004 by beans (log)

[ctgm]

No idea but my theory would be that producing bottles for the US is more expensive than elsewhere (due to the 75cl size), coupled with the fact that Lagavulin is seriously short of stock (especially the 16yo) that it might just cut you guys out!

Oban is also becoming very short in supply so the same principles might be applied!

Better stock up whilst you can! (or is that the whole idea of this rumour ?)