Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2015)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.8%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 4.86 / 5 (7 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Oily, Medicinal, Leathery
- Description
- With an ABV of 56.8%, Lagavulin's Special Release 2015 is not for the faint-hearted. At £299, it's either a steal for the smokey, leathery nuances or a gamble for the wallet.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2015) is a 12-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.8% ABV. Rated 4.9/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, oily, medicinal, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
With an ABV of 56.8%, Lagavulin's Special Release 2015 is not for the faint-hearted. At £299, it's either a steal for the smokey, leathery nuances or a gamble for the wallet.
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