Nose: The sherry aroma is dominant, which I didn't expect! I'm aware of its sherry finish, but I anticipated peat would be more prominent. The peat subtly emerges on the finish after lingering for a while. Nicely done! Palate: A very strong sherry influence is present on the palate. Admittedly, this bottle has been open for 9 years, so some of the initial smokiness might have faded (and I just consumed Ardbeg Scorch beforehand...). If you pause with this spirit, it presents as a powerful sherry bomb that then transitions into the expected peaty smoke. We also detect notes of vanilla, perhaps a hint of heather and honey. If you appreciate Lagavulin 16 and sherry, consider acquiring this. It's exceptionally well-executed! Finish: The sherry notes recede, giving way to peat at the end. I'd describe this as a medium finish. I still need to try this at cask strength to understand its full potential!
Lagavulin 2001 Distillers Edition (Bottled 2017)
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The Distillers Edition represents an annual limited release from Diageo, showcasing select single malt Scotch whisky distilleries within their portfolio. Each bottling undergoes a secondary maturation period in a chosen cask type. For Lagavulin, PX sherry casks are selected. This particular whisky was distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2017 at 86 proof.
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The nose carries notes of smoke, bread, and a faint hint of burnt caramel. The body is smoky and peaty, though less intense than standard Lagavulin. Notably, there are distinct stone fruit and red wine characteristics due to the second maturation in Pedro Ximénez casks. It's disappointingly a bit thin, with a slight burn in the mid-palate. There's a fleeting sweetness upfront, followed by a pretty dry finish with lingering smoke and some fruit rind astringency. It's enjoyable with the added fruit notes, but overall, I find it inferior to the original and certainly not worth the price.
The bouquet is powerfully smoky and briny, reminiscent of a standard Lagavulin. A touch of water brings out vanilla and softens it. The palate is a smooth, peat-forward experience with notes of golden raisins and bread pudding. It's not overly sweet, offering a slightly gentler version of the typical Lagavulin character. Excellent. Batch no lgv. 4/506
Very mellow. Smells and tastes more like scotch than anything else.
Excellent! Everything one anticipates from Lagavulin.
Salty, smoky, with caramel. Rather enjoyable.
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