Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.5%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 4.17 / 5 (6 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Medicinal, Sandy, Oily
- Description
- Twelve years and a 56.5% ABV. Another well-tagged 'Smokey' Lagavulin. £199 for a bottle— is it justified? Hard to say without tasting it.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is a 12-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.5% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, fresh fruit, medicinal, sandy. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Twelve years and a 56.5% ABV. Another well-tagged 'Smokey' Lagavulin. £199 for a bottle— is it justified? Hard to say without tasting it.
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