Lagavulin 1991 | 21 Year Old Special Releases 2012Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 70cl 52% This 1991 vintage Lagavulin was bottled for Diageo's 2012 Special Releases after full maturation in European oak sherry butts with only 2772 bottles produced at a natural strength of 52%. A spectacular dram displaying a perfect balance between sweet sherry and deep, earthy peat and seaweed notes. Magnificent and deservedly legendary whisky. Splendid and multi layered, this mature malt

sharp green apple and zesty orange peel flavours

smooth and sweet

with the smallest hint of ripped mint in the background

no doubt due to the robust nature of the distillate

Finish: Lingering sweet herbal tobacco with an edge of fresh menthol

Bottled by: Gordon MacPhail 75cl / 40%

after 20 years of maturing it was then bottled in 1994 at cask strength 59% Vol

buttery cereal character and a wonderful nervous balance of wood

It's one you really have to taste to believe

And compared to so many other official 40yo bottlings these days

terrific weight and development which leaves a powerful long lasting impression on the palate

An old bottle of Glenfiddich 15-year-old most likely bottled around the mid to late Noughties