Live dispatch from Feis Ile 2018. My wife and I tried this as part of the manager’s masterclass on the first day of Feis Ile, which belongs to Lagavulin. This is a dark scotch, similar in color to the Distillers Edition despite the lack of added color. Chocolate, caramel, and oil on the nose are a fitting preview for a rich, fruit-filled palate. There’s an eerie lack of heat. The finish is delicious, mellowed peat and barbecue smoke. Finally, I have to say, as good as this scotch is, the Feis experience at Lagavulin may be better, and it’s incredibly generous at that. Free drams of Lagavulin 16, 8, and Distillers Edition, free cocktails, free shirts for attendees, live music, and a gorgeous setting on the southern coast of Islay. It’s a thank you to the fans, not just another way to monetize our love for the product. You could literally go to Feis Ile Lagavulin day, not spend a dime, and take it all in. We of course bought various tastings and two Feis bottles, so did not quite make it out for free ;)