Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Tasting notes from the producer

Presenting Lagavulin 'The Ink of Legends', a notable selection from the Diageo Special Releases of 2023. The unique smoky character of this Islay distillery is enhanced through maturation in Don Julio Añejo Tequila casks, culminating in a bottling strength of 56.4% AB

Nose: The immediate aromas are slightly more medicinal than smoky, showing hints of carbolic soap and soothing rub that soon mingle with aromatic wood smoke from a driftwood bonfire on the beach. As the intense, herbal smoke takes over, a savoury note drifts through it, suggesting barbecued pork. A drop of water reduces the intensity yet adds more maritime and darkly fruity notes, making the smokiness yet more aromatic.​

Palate: At natural strength, the robust texture is creamy-smooth and mouth-filling, while with its ever-richer swirling​flavours the taste is sweet at first and citrus-like, adds a good sprinkling of salt, then reveals notes of juicy plum in an increasingly smoky and lip-tingling finale. With a dash of water, it’s a little sweeter and smokier still.​

Finish: Long, with a salty tang and finishing very smoky, with just a hint of that light meatiness in a smoky aftertaste that is both lingering and mouth-cooling. It is drying, with a lovely warm-heartedness.

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