Murray McDavid Lagavulin 1979

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 33 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Restrained for a Lagavulin. Surprisingly sweet. Perfumy. Bog myrtle. Peat bogs before cutting. Palate Begins with herbal, grassy sweetness and develops a firm, malty, background. Finish Finally, the peatiness and smokiness sneak up, with embarrassed grins on their faces. Comment An opportunity to taste another version of Lagavulin. Subtle and complex, but I missed the instant punch of peat.

Dave Broom Nose Immediate hit of antiseptic, then seaweed, smoked fish. With water, like hot stones on the beach, some bog myrtle. Sweetly fruity as well. Palate Tense start, fragrant smoke all the way. Heather, marine characters. Subtle and balanced. Finish Smoky. Comment Fishier than many Lagavulins, but has the distillery's complexity and range.