Lagavulin's Distillers Edition bottlings are allowed a finishing period in casks that previously held sweet, sticky Pedro Ximénez Sherry. The result is a magnificent blend of classic Islay salty peat smoke and intense Sherried sweetness. This is the 2001 Distillers Edition, which was bottled at 43% ABV in 2017.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
Seaweed, Christmas cake, mint leaf, dates and amaretto.
PALATE
PALATE
This one packs a mighty peaty punch, followed by juicy raspberry, dark chocolate and Sherried orange peel.
FINISH
FINISH
Sea salt lingers on the finish.