Trade
Lagavulin
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 70cl Whisky
Customer Rating
“Incredible! I have been a keen drinker of Islay whiskies for a long time but had not tried this before. What a mistake that was! I love this and hope they never stop its production. It has all the character noted in your tasting notes and at cask strength is the first time I have ever added a dash of water to a whisky. That seemed sacrilige to me but it works here nicely. Special release it most certainly is very special indeed but sadly the bottle does it no favours it needs to be sold in crystal decanters!”
Master of Malt Customer
Description
The yearly Diageo Special Release of Lagavulin 12 Year Old is always a treat, and 2019 does not disappoint. You've got the classic Islay smoke, you've got fruit, you've got a pinch of sea salt - and this year, you've got a bird of prey on the label! This isn't simply because birds of prey are cool (though they are), it's because the overarching theme of the Special Release 2019 series is 'Rare by Nature'.
This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Everything you would expect from the annual Lagavulin 12 Year Old. Sweet peat smoke like a recently extinguished bonfire accompanied by memories of sparklers on 5th November. Salty sea breeze, shellfish and seaweed. Tangy fruity aroma, like Bramley Apples ready for a homemade apple pie. Add a little water and you get freshly cut wet grass and autumn leaves after a downpour.
Palate
Citrusy, spicy and smoky. Like taking a drag on your Grandad’s cigar. Intense ashes to start, smooth in texture with a warm finish. Being at natural strength allows the water to not diminish the character.
Finish
A nice warming sweet smoke with lemony tones. A dash of salt through the smoke.
