Lagavulin reviews

The Lagavulin 12 is a mainstay in the Special Releases. This one is a vatting of refill American oak.Ka-boom! I’ve only just poured this baby and already know it’s going to be grand. A chiseled nose on…

Because of the corona crisis no Islay Malt & Music Festival this year, but luckily a special release for Feis Ile 2020 was released. Only problem: Diageo offered it online, but only for people who could…

Whenever I receive a sample parcel I'm always a little excited to open it and see what treasures are inside. Often, Mr. D sticks one in that really gets the juices flowing. I'm not amending that last…

We all know that Lagavulin leans towards the peaty side, but -how could we balance that and, still, recognise it as such? Well, here's a crazy idea: PX casks.So we get some barrels that previously were…

Okay, so I know around here overpeated, extra-smoky whiskies are more than appreciated, and I'm not going to say I dislike them or anything like that, but in my book (and only mine) drams shouldn't lean…

I had not tried this one in a couple of years, I think everyone is familiar with the Distiller's Edition so no need for extra blab.Nose: Mossy peat, lanolin, Vick's vaporub, coal fire and menthol. The…

This old faithful release is a fan favourite. Just look at the number of bottles released. With 60.762 bottles worldwide this is clearly a wanted one. No surprise. The Laga’s from the Special Releases…

Lagavulin 16 YO is the classic Lagavulin expression, and yet it is the one I have the least experience with. I suppose the main reasons for this are that it is expensive, and I have ready access to…

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…

This was a sample graciously provides by @Nozinan. The sample was poured May 29 2019, and the bottle was opened April 29. All tasting notes and scoring were done blind.**Tasting Notes*** Nose (undiluted…