Lagavulin Distillers Edition

This whisky is rich, complex, salty and Smokey. Peat smoke, char, bacon, salt, oysters, sticky fruit toffee, cherries black currants and a smooth pepper is just some of what is to be found. The peat is as complex as the fruit. Amazingly delicious, a constant stocker for me.

Got to try this along side the 16yr and 12yr. This is the 2018 version, its just slightly sweeter than the 16, still full body, but less oily. it's very enjoyable, but not sure if the price increased is worth it here after all.

nose: mainly smoke and peat. tiny hints of sweet fruit, tiny hint of oak. the nose was gentle with the alcohol. I didn't catch any stray fumes that made me recoil taste: an initial burst of sweetness gives way to peat and smoke. there is a bit of saltiness if you look for it in the background this is a viscous whisky with great mouthfeel. it is not very tannic. mouthwatering. smooth. finish: long finish with peat initially, which gives was to fruit. after the fruit is gone, it finishes with some sea salt. very nice expression. I wasnt sure what to expect from a peated whisky finished in sherry, but I'm glad I have a bottle!

Less peated than the 16. Rond en bouche, notes de caramel.