Lagavulin 25 Year Old (Special Release 2002)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.2%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £1999
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood, Rubbery
- Description
- Lagavulin's 2002 Special Release at 25 years old represents Diageo's recognition of the Islay distillery's heavily peated style at full maturity, with 9,000 bottles released at cask strength. A quarter-century of aging would have mellowed the initial smoke and brine while deepening the maritime, medicinal character.
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Lagavulin 25 Year Old (Special Release 2002) is a 25-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.2% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, peaty and smoky character — smokey, medicinal, old wood, rubbery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin's 2002 Special Release at 25 years old represents Diageo's recognition of the Islay distillery's heavily peated style at full maturity, with 9,000 bottles released at cask strength. A quarter-century of aging would have mellowed the initial smoke and brine while deepening the maritime, medicinal character.
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