by Oliver Klimek on December 1, 2009
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 $$$$$ – Value for your Money $$$$$
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Rating: 8.6/10 (8 votes cast)
by Oliver Klimek on July 28, 2009
Special realase for the Friends of the Classic Malts – 48%
My Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense, the classic Lagavulin nose with smoked bacon and sherry
Palate: More peaty than you would expect from the nose. Strong sherry, needs some time in the glass, then it gets more complex
Finish: Rather sweet at the beginning and smoky at the end.
Overall: More sherry than the standard 16yo that is not quite reached
Score: 85/100 – Price Tag $$$$$ – Value for your Money $$$$$
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Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)