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Lagavulin

Lagavulin 16 yo

by Oliver Klimek on December 1, 2009

Buy at the Whisky Exchange

Buy at the Whisky Exchange

43%

My Tasting Notes:

Nose: Predominantly smoked ham, but also some seaweed and a hint of dark berries
Palate: Peat punch at first, then it gets a bit sweeter and fruitier, even traces of chocolate and honey can be tasted.
Finish: Very long, fruity peat
Overall: The epitome of an Islay malt, smoke, peat, fruit, sweetness, Lagavulin has it all.

Score: 90/100 – Price Tag $$$$$ – Value for your Money $$$$$


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Lagavulin 12 yo FOCM bottling 1995

by Oliver Klimek on July 28, 2009

Special realase for the Friends of the Classic Malts – 48%

My Tasting Notes

Nose: Intense, the classic Lagavulin nose with smoked bacon and sherry
Palate: More peaty than you would expect from the nose. Strong sherry, needs some time in the glass, then it gets more complex
Finish: Rather sweet at the beginning and smoky at the end.
Overall: More sherry than the standard 16yo that is not quite reached

Score: 85/100 – Price Tag $$$$$ – Value for your Money $$$$$

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Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)

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