Lagavulin Feis Ile 2013 18 Year Old

Lagavulin 12 YO Cask Strength 2015

This is another one of the high powered peat bombs we opened on May 21 after @TAlexander’s party last month. It was about 4/5 full, and not opened since that day, well-gassed. This expression is reviewed in my usual manner, allowing it to settle into a Glencairn (only one glass tonight) after which I take my nosing and tasting notes, followed by...

Score 93/100

Lagavulin 1999 Distillers Edition / Bot.2015

The Lagavulin Distillers Edition is – just like it’s brethren – double matured. In case of Lagavulin, this is on Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. This is the release from 2015. While the classic Lagavulin traits are there, they have to make room fors weet and soft elements like blood oranges, raisins and dades, some nuts (almonds?), broth and cigar...

Score 87/100

Lagavulin 10 Year Old Travel Exclusive

This 10-year old Lagavulin was launched during Lagavulin Day at Feis Isle 2019 and is available as a travel retail exclusive. It was matured in both first-fill and refill ex-bourbon casks. The nose is surprisingly sweet and soft with notes of caramel and lemons. There is quite some brine too, together with (very soft) peat smoke, vanilla and some...

Score 80/100

Lagavulin 16 Year Old

The Lagavulin 16 Years Old is an enchanting antique gold colour. It is also particularly powerful in flavour, not uncharacteristic of Islay whiskies. As I type this, the thistle glass is sitting about two feet away from me (with a lid on!) and I am still picking up strong smoky, chemically aromas. As above, the nose is extremely powerful, with...

Score 72/100