Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1991 (Special Release 2012)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £1999
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Islay, home to Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1991 (Special Release 2012), brings a maritime climate that whisky enthusiasts often tag as 'Smokey' and 'Sherried'. With only one rating of a perfect 5.0, it's hard to judge if the £1999 price is justified, but the notes of 'Old Wood' and 'Leathery' suggest complexity. A hint of 'Dried Fruit' might connect the dots between the aging and its profile. An opinion drifts in: such a bottle could be a collector's dream, dependent on one's wallet size.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1991 (Special Release 2012) is a 21-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 52% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, old wood, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Islay, home to Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1991 (Special Release 2012), brings a maritime climate that whisky enthusiasts often tag as 'Smokey' and 'Sherried'. With only one rating of a perfect 5.0, it's hard to judge if the £1999 price is justified, but the notes of 'Old Wood' and 'Leathery' suggest complexity. A hint of 'Dried Fruit' might connect the dots between the aging and its profile. An opinion drifts in: such a bottle could be a collector's dream, dependent on one's wallet size.
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