Pours amber with intense aromatics of smoked peat, campho, toffee, shoe leather, caramelized apricot puree and smashed pecan. Silky on the tongue with a nice smoky lingering finish with a touch of spicy ginger. A delicate beast of a dram.
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The original smoke powerhouse Still the most visceral response I've ever had to any spirit--the big campfire and bacon nose grabbed me right away and instantly convinced me 20+ years ago that I not only loved scotch, but had found one I could instantly cite if anyone asked whether I had a particular favorite. It's probably still my all-time favorite whisky. The smoke hits from arm's length, if not from across the room. The alcohol is quite subdued in comparison to other smoke-bomb whiskies, though it warms you within seconds after a sip. I wish I could always have this on my bar, but I'm too tempted to drink it all the time, and the price is just beyond reach for an everyday drinker.
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1/19/2024 - Sean Tay Likes this wine: 94 Points
Always like Lagavulin distinctive notes of smokey, toast, charr wood, nutty.
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5/31/2023 - GreatLibations Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pours amber with intense aromatics of smoked peat, campho, toffee, shoe leather, caramelized apricot puree and smashed pecan. Silky on the tongue with a nice smoky lingering finish with a touch of spicy ginger. A delicate beast of a dram.
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1/30/2023 - After4ever Likes this wine:
The original smoke powerhouse
Still the most visceral response I've ever had to any spirit--the big campfire and bacon nose grabbed me right away and instantly convinced me 20+ years ago that I not only loved scotch, but had found one I could instantly cite if anyone asked whether I had a particular favorite. It's probably still my all-time favorite whisky. The smoke hits from arm's length, if not from across the room. The alcohol is quite subdued in comparison to other smoke-bomb whiskies, though it warms you within seconds after a sip. I wish I could always have this on my bar, but I'm too tempted to drink it all the time, and the price is just beyond reach for an everyday drinker.
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10/12/2022 - wynnewood500 Likes this wine:
Delicious! Plenty of flavor without a strong alcohol kick.
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6/2/2021 - Mscard wrote: 96 Points
Nose - bonfire, ocean air, seaweed. Palate - intense peat smoke, oily mouthfeel, anchovy, iodine, barley, pepper, ginger, faintly sweet. Finish - pepper, pipe tobacco.
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