Caol Ila 18 Year
less floral
Lagavulin Fèis Ìle 2015
Single Malt
Lagavulin // Islay, Scotland
RARE
Lagavulin celebrates the annual Fèis Ìle celebration with a limited edition release. Their 2015 expression was a 24 year-old gem bottled at a robust 59.9% ABV.
The spirit was triple-matured, with all of the liquid moving from ex-bourbon casks to ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry, and then into old puncheon barrels. 3,500 bottles were in the release; a larger offering is planned for the 2016 edition after the clamor over its predecessor. .
Lagavulin celebrates the annual Fèis Ìle celebration with a limited edition release. Their 2015 expression was a 24 year-old gem bottled at a robust 59.9% ABV. The spirit was triple-matured, with all of the liquid moving from ex-bourbon casks to ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry, and then into old puncheon barrels. 3,500 bottles were in the release; a larger offering is planned for the 2016 edition after the clamor over its predecessor.
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age24 Year
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Cost
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abv59.9
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typeex-bourbon, ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry, used puncheon barrels
Tasting Notes
"The nose offers honey and apricot, along with salt, and some fiery heat from its cask strength. A rich, sweet palate also showcases its heritage with nuttiness from the sherry casks, and toffee and dark chocolate from the bourbon casks. On the finish, some black pepper and spice arrive, along with honey, and campfire smoke. Overall, less fruit and smoke than most Lagavulin releases, with wood factoring in more heavily. "
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
94