Lagavulin 12YO (Diageo Special Release, 2016), OB

General Information

Distiller / Bottler Lagavulin

Type Single Malt

Age 12

ABV 57.70 (Cask Strength)

Official Website https://www.malts.com/en-us/our-whisky-collection/lagavulin/

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Notable Online Reviews

whiskyfun - 92 / 100

whiskybase - 89.87 / 100

whiskynotes - 86 / 100

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Tasting Date: 14/7/2017

Tasting Time: 2200

Tasting: Neat

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Nose:

Pungent sweet ashy smoke, what's that? I'll called it smoked Taiwanese sausages. Pretty briny behind the smoke curtain, citrusy, lemon perhaps? Surprisingly fresh nose. After a tiny sip, burnt rubber starting to appear. Arthichoke yes. Fiery kaya. The sweetness is completely flux in the ashy smoke. Great nose! / 23.0

Palate:

Sweeet!! Smoked almond! Oily and nutty. The mouth feel is really good, coats your tongue perfectly. Bang in your mouth! Ashy at the same time. Just a nice touch of burnt sensation. / 21.5

Finish:

Dried smoke. Bitter oranges and herbs. Warmth in your throat down to your chest. A bloody damn good winter dram. And it's pretty pretty long! / 18.0

Balance:

I like how the sweetness combo with the ashy smoke. The alcohol strength is just nice. / 21.0

Price:

This Lagavulin AR is always one of the cheapest among the series. BFYB. / 4.5

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Final Verdict:

As usual, Lagavulin never disappoint. This is one of the best 12YO CS I've tasted. Go and buy one and savor this lovely whisky as soon as you can!/ 88.0

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