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Lagavulin 26 year old (Diageo Special Releases 2021), 44.2%
Price: ● Issue: Winter 2021 ● Reviewer: Jonny McCormick ● Category: Single Malt Scotch
Matured in first fill PX/oloroso seasoned casks, the nose opens with fruitcake, dried mango, marmalade, ground ginger, and baking spices. As the brighter fruits dissipate, aromas of dried fig and burnt teacake emerge. A thick, oily mouthfeel with flavors of chocolate orange, then chocolate ganache, restrained spice, malt, bramble, sultana, and date, with an eternal sweetness infused with smoke. A simply wonderful tasting experience. (7,542 bottles)