Lagavulin 12 Year Old Bottled 2009

Lagavulin 8 Year Old

I confess, when I first heard that Lagavulin would release an 8 years old whisky for their 200th Anniversary, I was quite sceptic. Especially with Lagavulin 16 being such a classic… and cheaper than this new kid on the block. 20% more expensive, but only 50% of the age? And to call a release of 30.000 bottles a limited edition? Anyway… the whisky...

Score 86/100

Lagavulin 12 Year Old bottled 2013 13th Release

Much like Ardbeg and Laphroaig, Lagavulin is one of those distilleries that has the ability to turn grown men into fanboys. Unlike the latter examples, it does so by releasing very few whiskys and with little fanfare. Don't get me wrong I don't think Diageo has any trouble with their marketing budget, yet I have to admit that the austere range of...

Score 90/100

Lagavulin 16 Year Old

The Lagavulin 16 is a classic that should be in every single bar. If your bottle is empty, run straight to the store to replace it, for it is an affordable standard whisky that raises the bar very high. I will gladly try this bottlings from 23rd December 2015, with thanks to Pat for the sample. The nose is powerful and soft at the same time with...

Score 87/100

Lagavulin 12 Year Old bottled 2011 11th Release

Back in the midst of time Lagavulin and Laphroaig had a rather more lively rivalry than they do today. In fact, there was even a still within Lagavulin (AKA Malt-mill) attempting to replicate the Laphroaig spirit! Now though Lagavulin is well appreciated for its own character. These distilleries are sort of old money in the world of Islay with...

Score 92/100