Matthijs
Lagavulin 8 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
February 14, 2017 (edited November 17, 2017)
Half the age, twice the curiosity. Extremely pale. On the nose, fresh, minty sea air, creamy, soft fruit and a trace of smoke. The palate remains soft and fresh, but prickles slightly by the salt and 48% ABV. A lovely dram so far, but the finish is where I first recognize its namesake: peat and the greatest of bonfire smoke, together with the sea air encountered before. Overall, it's softer and fresher than its big brother, which is predominantly musky at face value. Nevertheless, this whisky stands its ground and is deserving of the Lagavulin heirship. Is best accompanied musically by something youthful yet classic like Magic Bus from The Who.
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I got this Whisky n' Jazz book for my birthday, and it got me thinking about how we describe whisky with nearly all of our sensory experiences - except for sound. I thought it would be a fun experiment to see whether you can describe the 'mood' of a whisky with a certain song. Glad you like it. :)
I'm now forced to insert musical references in all forthcoming notes. Or maybe not all. We'
This great! I can liken my tastings to music!