Friday, 12 May 2023

Lagavulin 27yo 1991/2018 Casks of Distinction

Lagavulin 27yo 1991/2018 Casks of Distinction

Official bottling 
Single malt - Islay
Amber gold 
54.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Driftwood smoke, green apples, sandalwood, camphor, cinnamon, raisins, five spice powder, peat. With water, honey, apricots, five spice powder, driftwood smoke. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, expands, tingly, turns watery around the edges. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Green apples, driftwood smoke, camphor, five spice powder, white pepper, raisins, hints of apricots. With water, menthol, driftwood smoke, peat, apricot jam. 
Finish: Medium. Camphor, mint, five spice powder, driftwood smoke. 

Comments: 

Cask 1515. Brilliant stuff, spicy and sweet but unmistakably Lagavulin. Definitely a cask of distinction. Would that this stuff was more widely available and I had more of it.

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 



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