Lagavulin 1998 Feis Ile 2012

Lagavulin 12 Year Old bottled 2002 1st Release

My first real encounter with this peated whisky from Islay was the Lagavulin 16 Year Old. I remember (re-reading my feb 2010 review) that I thought it magnificent. In fact, I’m currently enjoying a second bottle of that expression and I feel it should be in any whisky lover’s cabinet. This week, I’ll be trying a few other Lagavulin expressions,...

Score 87/100

Lagavulin 10 Year Old Travel Exclusive

This 10-year old Lagavulin was launched during Lagavulin Day at Feis Isle 2019 and is available as a travel retail exclusive. It was matured in both first-fill and refill ex-bourbon casks. The nose is surprisingly sweet and soft with notes of caramel and lemons. There is quite some brine too, together with (very soft) peat smoke, vanilla and some...

Score 80/100

Lagavulin 16 Year Old

Both this one and Talisker 10 had me rate it as repulsive about a month ago when I tried each one at the bar. I gave Talisker 10 another chance last week, and I reviewed it with an improved score. The same goes for this Lag16, whereby it gets bumped way up to an 89 rating from this evening's tasting mission. Very good, but not good enough for me...

Score 95/100

Lagavulin 16 Year Old

I received an older bottling of Lagavulin 16 from the family of a deceased uncle. The bottle was half empty upon receipt. I know the bottle has been around for several years, but I am not sure how to determine the exact date. I have had Lagavulin 16 on four separate occasions over the last two years, but none could match the richness and...

Score 92/100