Lagavulin 21 Year Old Special Release 2012, Distilled 1991 Islay Single Malt Whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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Part of Diageo’s 2012 Special Releases, this is only the second 21 year old distillery bottling of Lagavulin. Matured exclusively in first fill European oak ex-sherry butts filled in 1991, the release was limited to 2772 bottles.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 13/09/2013

Appearance:

Clear, deep golden.

Aroma:

Delicately peaty with Lagavulin’s signature creosote-like peaty notes and subtle pear drops.

Taste:

Rich honeyed sweetness with smoky creosote. A splash of water tames but still leaves a huge dram with seaweed, faint iodine and pear fruit. Be careful not to add too much water or this spectacular dram will die and become very ordinary.

Aftertaste:

Delightfully peaty finish.