Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.4%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £199
- Community rating
- 4.67 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Honey, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- At 56.4% ABV, this Islay single malt is not for the faint of heart. With tasting tags like 'Smokey' and 'Toasted', it's hard to say without tasting it, but at £199, fans of intense peat might find it worth the gamble.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is a 12-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.4% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, toasted, honey, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
At 56.4% ABV, this Islay single malt is not for the faint of heart. With tasting tags like 'Smokey' and 'Toasted', it's hard to say without tasting it, but at £199, fans of intense peat might find it worth the gamble.
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