Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2011)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.5%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 3.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Islay whispers of 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', a taste true to its roots. At 57.5% ABV, it's bold and comes with a price of £299, which could be either a steal or a gamble. Users tag this 'Oily', but only two ratings make the picture incomplete.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2011) is a 12-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Islay whispers of 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal', a taste true to its roots. At 57.5% ABV, it's bold and comes with a price of £299, which could be either a steal or a gamble. Users tag this 'Oily', but only two ratings make the picture incomplete.
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