Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2015) Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product not pictured.

This is the thirteenth 12 Year old to hit the market, differing from the ubiquitous 16 Year old having been completely matured in refill American oak casks and bottled at natural strength. Already sold out in the UK, given the quality / price ratio on offer here we expect this to be highly sought after.

Tasting note: Bright pale straw gold. Brine and pepper over deep vanilla in the opening sniffs. Second pass turns more typically maritime adding fresh sea breeze over hints of lemon mousse, menthol and Fisherman's Friend cough lozenge. Later inspection ups the peat aspect with cigar box, kelp, liquorice root, woolshed and subtle iodine. Outstanding complexity. Semi sweet, creamy entry. Cocoa and rich barley form a backdrop for the intense salt'n'pepper / baked citrus attack. More vanilla on the finish. Aftertaste is tongue tingling, salty, mildly liquoricey and impressively long. The bargain of the 2015 collection. 56.8% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... 92 points - Serge Valentin, www.maltmaniacs.com