A much sought-after single malt with the massive peat-smoke that’s typical of southern Islay – but also offering a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram.
Lagavulin is an intense, smoky-sweet single malt with seaweed flavours and a huge finish, aged in oak casks for at least sixteen years. At the old 43% strength.
APPEARANCE : Deep amber gold.
NOSE : Intense peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness.
BODY : Full
PALATE : A rich, dried fruit sweetness with clouds of smoke and strong, barley-malt flavours, warming and intense. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of peppery smoke.
FINISH : Huge, long, warming and peppery with a distinch appetising sweetness.
World Whiskies Awards 2012, “Islay 13 to 20 yrs old”
World Whiskies Awards 2011, “Islay 13 to 20 yrs old”
