Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £700
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition, bottled in 2006, pairs Islay's most iconic peated character with the rich sweetness of Pedro Ximenez sherry maturation. The combination yields a whisky of unusual balance—tar, brine and smoke tempered by honeyed stone fruit and caramel notes, with creamy oak providing texture. At 43% ABV, it represents one of the most successful iterations of the series, offering accessibility without compromise. A gateway to serious peat for those intimidated by unfinished Lagavulin.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition / Bot.2006 Islay Whisky is a from Lagavulin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, cooked fruit, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin 1990 Distillers Edition, bottled in 2006, pairs Islay's most iconic peated character with the rich sweetness of Pedro Ximenez sherry maturation. The combination yields a whisky of unusual balance—tar, brine and smoke tempered by honeyed stone fruit and caramel notes, with creamy oak providing texture. At 43% ABV, it represents one of the most successful iterations of the series, offering accessibility without compromise. A gateway to serious peat for those intimidated by unfinished Lagavulin.
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