Sunday 19 June 2011

Whisky Discovery #13


Lagavulin 16 yo(43%, OB, Bottled +/- 2011 70cl)
Islay Single Malt Whisky
Circa £40 –£45

June's 1st bottle
I had heard plenty about this malt from numerous web sites as well as personal recommendations so was really looking forward to this. First tasted in the Loch Fyne restaurant in Woburn on my 48thbirthday.On the way home from lunch, popped into Costco and got my own bottle for my birthday present.

This Islay malt is one of my favourite drams and will always feature on my wish list.
Massive, peat-smoke typical of southern Islay, yet with a dry finesse that makes up a classy package.

Apparently the teetotal Johnny Depp sometimes orders a dram of this and just sniffs it (it’s that good). A worthy classic.

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