Classic of Islay 2018 c. 125

 

 

 

57,7°

Distillery Officially Unknown - Islay 

Sherry Cask 

Independent Bottling 

By Jack Wiebers Whisky World

Limited Edition 

Single Cask 

Bottled in 2018

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Heavily Peated

 

 

 

Since 2003, hence more than 20 years, bottler Jack Wiebers Whisky World has been bringing us these Classic of Islay, a selection of single cask bottlings from the island of Islay, unaged but cask-strength and without chill filtration or colouring. The distillery that produced the juice remains a secret, but on the label you can see the bay where Lagavulin is located. The bottle in my hand dates from 2018 and comes from cask 125. The nature of the cask is not specified, but it is obvious that it is a Sherry cask.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Slightly acid apple pie. Thick, charcoal-laden smoke. Dried apricots, figs, dates. Pinch of cinnamon. Good fullness with a bit of water. A hint of iodine. Sultanas. Palate full of nutmeg and pine cones, a dash of liquorice. Heather and cooked apples. Violent spices, ginger, cloves, cumin. Long, caramelised finish, charcoal, chocolate filled with ganache. Traces of damp earth, mushrooms and goji berries. Vegetal moss. Undergrowth. Brown tobacco, warm chestnuts.

 

In Short, 

This slight acidity on the nose bothered me a little. Otherwise, it's a really nice whisky, especially the finish, but it's not quite balanced. If the Sherry were a little better blended, it would give something delicious, but here, it's just quite good. In my opinion, this is indeed Lagavulin, and it's incredible to have a Single Cask at such a low price.

Score : 87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           No Terror in the Bang - Monster