Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.7%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- At 57.7% ABV, the Lagavulin 12 Year Old 200th Anniversary release offers a robust intensity. Bottled during special celebrations, this Islay single malt brings forth 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' elements. Its 'Oily' and 'Leathery' nuances underscore a complex character. With a price at £299.0, it might be a treasure for cask enthusiasts or merely indulgent.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2016) - 200th Anniversary is a 12-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.7% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 57.7% ABV, the Lagavulin 12 Year Old 200th Anniversary release offers a robust intensity. Bottled during special celebrations, this Islay single malt brings forth 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' elements. Its 'Oily' and 'Leathery' nuances underscore a complex character. With a price at £299.0, it might be a treasure for cask enthusiasts or merely indulgent.
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