Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2008)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.4%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Kippery, Oily, Leathery
- Description
- 5.0 rating from just 2 votes marks the Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2008). Priced at £299, one wonders if its 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' charms justify the cost. 56.4% ABV promises a punch, but is it worth the gamble?
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2008) is a 12-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, kippery, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
5.0 rating from just 2 votes marks the Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2008). Priced at £299, one wonders if its 'Smokey' and 'Medicinal' charms justify the cost. 56.4% ABV promises a punch, but is it worth the gamble?
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