4/22/2007

Lagavulin Distiller's Edition 1990

Islay Single Malt

This is one very tame Lagavulin. Still fantastic, but in a much different way. The dram is well balanced and the sherry doesn’t overpower the whisky. The great dry Lagavulin finish (which I love) is gone, but it’s been replaced with an equally complex long and sweet finish. Subtle, rich and deep. Still, nothing compares to the 16 year old, which is not a fair comparison (to any dram).

Nose: Malty, sherry, fresh sea air, a whiff of smoke
Body: Chewy and sweet
Finish: Long, sharp and sweet, drying with some peat coming through in the end

A sweet Lagavulin.

Rating: 90

Cheers!
Glen

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