Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £2250
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- This 1980s bottling of Lagavulin 12 Year Old, produced by White Horse Distillers at 43% ABV, captures the distillery's signature Islay character from an earlier era. Expect the classic combination of peat smoke, maritime salinity, and dark fruit complexity that defined the period. A collectible vintage for those seeking to taste Lagavulin's evolution across decades.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Lagavulin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1980s bottling of Lagavulin 12 Year Old, produced by White Horse Distillers at 43% ABV, captures the distillery's signature Islay character from an earlier era. Expect the classic combination of peat smoke, maritime salinity, and dark fruit complexity that defined the period. A collectible vintage for those seeking to taste Lagavulin's evolution across decades.
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