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Reviewed
July 27, 2021 (edited September 27, 2021)
4.25
4.25 out of 5 stars
Incredibly interesting expression. The signature Laga briny peat smoke is as present as ever. But there are three major differences between this and the 16. Firstly, the meaty smoked-bacon quality that’s present up front on the 16 sits back more towards this finish on this one. It’s also more present on the very rich and lively nose. Secondly, the Guinness casks impart a certain chocolate-y note onto the palate of this expression. And the last, most notable major difference is that while the 16 finishes on a cool, minty note, this whisky actually finished with more of a peppery, spicy chili note, the perfect opposite. Really glad i picked this up. Yet another killer release from the great Lagavulin.
Peat followed by a creamy coffee nose
Taste is a bit more sharp than the 16yr. Still has the smokey flavor, hints of meat, peach. Shifts to a coffee, bitter stout-like profile.
Long, lingering finish that leaves semi-sweet chocolate taste on the tongue.
Different than the classic 16, but delicious in its own right.
Nose - First impression is creamyness mixed with a light peated scent, you get essentially no burn allowing for an easy draw into the nose
Taste -H2O added- light and refreshing on the front with a subtle peat taste, it evolves flavor to a chocolate malt as it leaves the palate, more cream ensues
Finish - I definitely get the Guinness influence once I open my mouth to draw in a breath and let the flavor linger for a moment, the finish on this is quite long and much welcomed
Score -4.5, while easy on the nose, the back end of the palate and the finish are the standouts here. I know this won't be one I can easily find again, but I'll be on the lookout
Scoring Legend
5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others
4.5 - Excellent, I will always keep a bottle in stock if possible
4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink, can consider as a solid choice
3.5 - Good, would taste again
3.0 - Average
2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable.
2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable
1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate
“Maybe a drink will help—put some alcohol in your mouth to block the words from coming out.” - Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman)
Nice bottle, nose reminds me of Distillers Edition but with more chocolate, toffee and peat. More bitter than the 16Y but not necessarily a bad thing, just different.