Lagavulin 1989 Distillers Edition / Bot.2005 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £750
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Kippery, Old Wood
- Description
- Lagavulin's 1989 Distillers Edition, finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks and bottled in 2005, epitomizes the series' appeal. Sherry sweetness—dried fruit, honeyed warmth—tempers the distillery's peat and smoke, creating balance without diluting character. The most popular of the Distillers Edition range and a gateway to Islay for those seeking depth without harsh edges.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 1989 Distillers Edition / Bot.2005 Islay Whisky is a from Lagavulin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, kippery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin's 1989 Distillers Edition, finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks and bottled in 2005, epitomizes the series' appeal. Sherry sweetness—dried fruit, honeyed warmth—tempers the distillery's peat and smoke, creating balance without diluting character. The most popular of the Distillers Edition range and a gateway to Islay for those seeking depth without harsh edges.
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