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.
World Whiskies Awards 2012, "Islay 13 to 20 yrs old"
World Whiskies Awards 2011, "Islay 13 to 20 yrs old"
Tasting Notes:
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.
Distillery:
Lagavulin
Region:
Scotland, ISLAY
Age:
16 years
Size:
700 ml
ABV:
43.0%
Price:
normal:
$110.00 (Inc GST)
smwhisky.com.au:
$89.95 (Inc GST)