Lagavulin Distillers Edition
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin in The Whiskies
Lagavulin Distillers Edition Single Islay Malt Whiskies are that little bit quirky, but effortlessly special.
With two Distiller Edition releases under their belt, Lagavulin have produced a smoother fruitier whisky to take away from that peaty traditional Islay taste. Most experts say that they are perfect for those who don’t always want that intense Islay whisky feeling in their dram.
The reason that the Distiller Edition versions are different from standard bottlings is due to the fact that they are Finished in casks previously containing Pedro Ximenez sherry which allow the whisky to adopt a little bit of their raisiny flavour. The nose is rich and full. The coastal, salt tang is big with feinty notes. There are herbal tones and rubber notes. Bitter Seville marmalade and notes of solid smoke. The palate is very smoky with burnt wood and smoked meats.
