Lagavulin Distillers Edition, Pedro Ximenez Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fresh attack, with a barrel of tar and punches of peat, sulphur and salt. The victim, enjoying being a masochist, is then soothed with beeswax. Palate Rich and extremely sweet, then smoky becoming medicinal and eventually seaweedy. Finish Pepper, salt, sand. Comment What it loses in character it gains in a different dimension of distinctiveness.

Doug McIvor Nose Deep fragrant sherry slightly burnt and winey notes, followed by salt and seaweed. Palate Lightness subsides to reveal a chewy, a dancingly oily body which resurges before releasing the sooty medicinal saviours. Finish Long, smoky, medicinal, smoky, salty, smoky. Comment A more lingering, classic Lagavulin with some of the corners knocked off and some subtle depths added.