Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2007)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.5%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £2999
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Old Wood, Cooked Fruit, Leathery
- Description
- Lagavulin's 1985 distillate aged 21 years and heavily sherried before bottling at cask strength in 2007. This rare expression captures Islay's smoky intensity tempered by deep oloroso notes, a sought-after snapshot of the distillery's mid-1980s production.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 21 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2007) is a 21-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — sherried, smokey, old wood, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin's 1985 distillate aged 21 years and heavily sherried before bottling at cask strength in 2007. This rare expression captures Islay's smoky intensity tempered by deep oloroso notes, a sought-after snapshot of the distillery's mid-1980s production.
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