Scotch (Single Malt)

Lagavulin Distillers Edition

Lagavulin · Islay, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

Finished in sherry casks for extra sweetness alongside the peat.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: Lagavulin
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 43% · 86 proof
• Age: 16 years, finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks
• Typical price: $90-110

Tasting profile

• Nose: Peat, honey, smoke, caramel, brine, stewed fruit, apricot
• Palate: Sweeter than the standard 16yr, grape and stone fruit notes, smoke and heat balance
• Finish: Sweet, lingering cinnamon and spice
• Best for: Finished in sherry casks for extra sweetness alongside the peat