Lagavulin Distillers Edition

amazing mix of peat and sherry

4.6

Tasted at distillery. I like it very much.

First foray into the Islay smoke and peat. Read the reviews and chose this over the L16 yr. since I have a predilection for Distillers Editions and Cuts. Am quickly growing fond of tasting smoked meat in my drink. Although I lean more to the non/light peated Sherry cask Whiskys and like the fruit and floral nose and flavors produced, this example shows what can be achieved with both fairly strong Islay smoke and peat and also sherry casking. I could drink this daily it is so well done. Being a relative novice to the world of Scotch, the Islay way seems a more masculine, straightforward approach to the water of Life and I fear it has hooked yet another fish on the line. Will definitely try the Laga16 yr. but feel certain the DE will remain my favorite. As to chasing the smoke and peat, along with bottles of Ardbeg Corryvreckan and Laphroaig 10 yr, I hope to make a good Islay start. Edit 8/28/2018: I've simply fallen in Love...just don't tell my wife. Could drink this exclusively, it is that damn good. $99.99 USD in PA 2015 lgv 4/504