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3rd September 2013 |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old
 Always
a very popular release amongst the
Diageo annual Special Releases. This is
the 12th release in a series of
Lagavulin 12
year old special releases from the original
distiller’s stocks.
A limited release but Diageo haven't
declared how many bottles in the
release. From Refill American Oak casks
and bottled at
a cask strength of 55.1% ABV. RRP
£80
Lagavulin 12 Year Old Tasting Notes
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Appearance:
Extremely pale green-gold.
Nose:
Soft, beguiling and cautious at first,
when an appetising sharpness slowly
crystallises into red berry fruit, then
developing soft, savoury aromas and a
delicious smoky sweetness. Savoury hints
of charred baked potato skins cooked in
a bonfire come first, then peat smoke
and a box of spent matches come through.
Later still, there are teasing, oily
hints of sharp tropical fruit (lime
pickle?). These aromas are altogether
softer with water; less tense and
underscored by youthful sweetness. There
are smoky-fresh notes, then raisins and
dried fruit, with distant wood smoke.
Body:
Light. Oily.
Palate:
Cooling at first, then salty, drying and
dusty, with a good balance of sweetness
and acidity. Beautifully cleansing, like
a salad of tarragon and peppery rocket,
then really appetizing, as if a
char-grilled endive splashed with
peppery olive oil. The charred notes
then strengthen, into smoky wax. Sweeter
with water and more accessible, as
captivating notes of aniseed and fennel
seeds give way to charred fruit scones
and burnt jam tarts.
Finish:
Simultaneously sweet and savoury,
dominated by pungent smoke and
appetising aniseed. With growing warmth,
it becomes oily near the end. With water
it is sweet and abrupt with subdued
smoke; pleasantly drying and piney.
Summary:
Summary: An initially reserved member of
the Lagavulin family, which grows much
more at ease and expressive with water.
As you might expect, this is a
wonderfully appetising, invigorating and
cleansing malt; soaring pine and pungent
smoke invite you to pair it with lean,
intense foods.
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