55,1°
Distillery : Lagavulin - Islay
Refill American Oak Casks
Original Bottling
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2013
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Peated around 38 ppm
Since 2001, the year Lagavulin granted us the privilege of tasting this 12-year-old cask strength, aged entirely in American casks, it is possible to appreciate the evolution of the product, its subtle nuances and its constants. This 13th edition is no different from the others, yet it maybe has its personality.
Let's Taste It :
Nougat, crushed almonds, rose water, vanilla, iodine. Turròn. Milk chocolate. Fresh apple. A few citrus fruits. Lemon, orange, grapefruit. Thick, spongy smoke, typical of the distillery. Then quite earthy. All balanced. On the palate, it's very smooth and easy to drink, with a pinch of coarse salt and the spices coming through, cumin, pepper and cinnamon. Vanilla milk. The finish is very violent, moving, long, more earthy than charcoal, with a hint of acidity, puffed rice, gooseberries. Bell pepper.
In Short,
Maybe it's just me, but I got a bit of a sour aftertaste that I didn't really like. I mean, the whole thing is very good, let's be clear. But I must admit that I prefer the other editions at the moment. That said, it's nicely peaty, muddy, earthy, stony, so I shouldn't complain. Eight years after its release, the price is of course exaggerated, but it's a fine piece for collectors.
Score : 89
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Slaves - Sugar Coated Bitter Truth
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