Lagavulin 20 Year Old
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.1%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £355.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Sherried, Medicinal
- Description
- Lagavulin's 20-year-old represents the distillery's signature Islay character at peak maturity, with two decades of cask interaction deepening its peaty foundation. Expect layered smoke, iodine, and seaweed notes balanced by caramel sweetness and coastal brine, underpinned by rich oak influence. The palate is full-bodied and warming, with a long, lingering finish that combines medicinal peat with subtle fruit. A benchmark aged Islay malt for those seeking complexity without sacrificing the distillery's defining maritime identity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 20 Year Old is a 20-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48.1% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and sweet character — smokey, leathery, old wood, sherried. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin's 20-year-old represents the distillery's signature Islay character at peak maturity, with two decades of cask interaction deepening its peaty foundation. Expect layered smoke, iodine, and seaweed notes balanced by caramel sweetness and coastal brine, underpinned by rich oak influence. The palate is full-bodied and warming, with a long, lingering finish that combines medicinal peat with subtle fruit. A benchmark aged Islay malt for those seeking complexity without sacrificing the distillery's defining maritime identity.
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