Lagavulin reviews

This is the 2017 edition of the cask strength Lagavulin 12-year old, a regular feature of Diageo’s yearly special releases.The nose is malty, phenolic and lightly sooty. Notes of brine and cardboard come…

Every whisky wants to be regarded as "iconic" but how many truly fit the bill? Whether we like to admit it or not, marketing stories are important and they work. Bourbons love to proclaim their connec…

My first bottle of this a couple of years back was a bit of a let down truth be told. I was all prepped for this intense smoky, peat rich bomb and what I got was a pleasant yet slightly underwhelming…

Anyone who knows me, even those who don't like whisky, are aware of my slightly irrational love for Lagavulin. So I'll try to be objective, but you've been warned. Thanks to @Nozinan for the reviewed…

My youngest is home sick today and he's currently engrossed in a Netflix show, so I took an hour to write this review. Oh and wanting to take my time drinking this particular whisky had nothing to do…

Much has been discussed about this one already so I'll dive right in. Nose: Mineral, green, diesel fumes, burnt hay, almond oil. Its very mezcal like, génépi, bakelite, ashy smoke. With time freshly…

Nose: Earthy, mineral, vegetal, and smokey like a mezcal. After it breathes a bit, it becomes sweet with caramel notes and it also becomes medicinal like an antiseptic or band aids. Taste: Very strong…

Nose: Vegetal like a heap of Autumn leaves, brine, and phenolic. A sweet hint of green pears in the background.Taste: Neat, the texture you get is creamy and oily. It's very medicinal, with ash and salt…

Lagavulin 12 is a very popular Scotch on this site. Sadly, it’s also a very expensive one. Of the only 2 bottles I’ve ever owned, the 2010 was the last bottle in London (sold out in Toronto) and my…

When on Islay, be sure to bring home a bottle that you cannot find anywhere else, like this Distillery Exclusive 2017 from Lagavulin. I brough a bottle for my buddy Manny, who opened it immediately and…