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For the lover of smoky and peaty whisky, Lagavulin is the ultimate must. The well known 16 years old version is unanimously appreciated. The distillery usually does not market anything else, with the exception of the distiller’s edition. What can I tell about the excellent surprise to find this cask strength 12 years old? It is a marvelous bottle, with all ingredients of the brand, even better. This is definitively one of the best Islay whiskies. A very long finish crowns the well balanced impression in the mouth. Hints of iodine and smoke. But all of this was already clear with the first nosing. An absolute must.
2003

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The first nose impression is a great mix of sea, peat and smoke. The pleasure goes on in the mouth, with lots of remarkable and complex tastes, however very nice balanced. The finish is long and spicy, and it crowns the wonderful impression left by the nose and the palate. Obviously a very great malt.
2004

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From a distance, strong hints of wood fire tell the nose this is a whisky which has got character. Smoke is the first feeling. Peat smoke on a beach. Sea air is present too. Salt and iodine behind a veil of smoke.
In the palate, a very nice impression of peat, first rather dry peat, developing to smoother peat after a while, after appearance of citrus hints, getting saltier with the seconds. Strong alcohol feeling, but not hindering. Very nice presence in the mouth.
The finish is long and warm, perfectly in line with the mouth with memories of peat mixed with citrus fruit, and the pleasant warmth of this whisky give an idea of what happiness could be.
2006

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A very great complexity, mixing freshness and peat, smoke and spices characterizes a powerful nose.
The palate recognizes the same complexity, with smoke, malt and some slightly acid touches, salt and a great warmth.
A long and spicy finish prolongs the happiness.
A marvellous bottle.
2005