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Островной торфяно-дымный солодовый виски с хересной доработкой и морскими нотами; опытные и остальные сходятся у отметки 87–88, но вторая выдержка многим кажется слишком слабой, а расхождение с соседними годами (1995 лучше) вызывает споры.
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В аромате доминирует сильный торфяной дым, к которому добавляются морские и солёные ноты — копчёная скумбрия на углях, костёр, зола и уголь, — а также лимон, цветочность, копчёный окорок и мёд; хересная сладость и сухофрукты присутствуют, но выражены сдержанно, и некоторые дегустаторы херес в аромате вовсе не улавливают. Во вкусе — фруктовая и медовая сладость, сухофрукты и цукаты, порой кофе, гвоздика, какао и тёмный шоколад, при этом отмечают лёгкую тонкость тела и слабоватую насыщенность. Послевкусие от средней до долгой длины, дубово-терпкое с нарастающим какао и шоколадом, но у части образцов оно становится плоским и горьковатым.
Оценки держатся плотно вокруг 87–88 как у опытных, так и у остальных ревьюеров, с отдельными всплесками до 90 и одним выбросом на 95. Хвалят баланс дыма, алкоголя и хересной сладости, мягкость и округлость относительно стандартного 16-летнего; критикуют то, что вторая выдержка размывает узнаваемый характер Lagavulin, а тело кажется недостаточно плотным. Главное расхождение — сравнение с соседними годами: несколько авторов считают выпуск 1995 заметно лучше, а 1997 — самым слабым в линейке, тогда как другие ставят именно его выше параллельных розливов; критикуют также использование красителя и, по нынешним меркам, завышенную цену.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Tasted this one head-to-head with the 1995 version. This one is more spicy and slightly more peaty than that one.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
tasted with Aby and JJ and 25/1 with Whiskyclub Spakenburg
[July, 2016] Together with friends I emptied a bottle that I bought for 75 Euro in March, 2015. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored this 90. My notes state another great DE from Lagavulin.
The typical strong smoke of Lagavulin. Ahh, I love him. But I do not have the sherry in my nose ... At the first sip, I notice the after-maturation. Very lovely, well embedded. Maybe the bottle was something, because the 2014 I had recently was even better. Overall, as usual, very good malt.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
A good and balanced whisky with plenty of depth, but not really my thing. I'm not a peat lover by any means, so if you are, you might rate this a bit higher.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Gray, raw, greasy like used engine oil, whisky.
| Нос |
83 |
A damp newspaper, a printing press in the rain on the pavement, a fallen horse. Steam from her mouth. Wet hay. Dampness and grayness. |
| Вкус |
84 |
Taste of fruit sweetness. Dried fruits, fruits, candied fruits. |
| Финиш |
85 |
the aftertaste is very sweet and pleasant. |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Initially, I get a BBQ flavor on the nose, something I haven't experienced before with a Laga DE. It's still pleasant and round in the mouth, but the finish becomes flat and uninteresting. A shame. Somehow, there was a break between 1996 and 1997. Different labels and different quality. 81-85 – Wow, really good one
нос 87 · вкус 80 · финиш 75
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Aroma:Pronounced;Palate:88/100; Aftertaste:Med-Long.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Fat smoked mackerel on charcoal 22 + 22 + 22 + 21 = 87
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
- a very good Islay Single Malt - significantly softer and rounder than the 16 J. - but unfortunately its distinctive feature goes a little too lost - unfortunately one of the "weaker" Dest. Ed. from the last 25 years - it hurts that dye is not dispensed with here - PLV: with 80€ still just ok; everything from today much too exaggerated
I have the possibility to get the Laga Distillers 1995 next to the 1997 and 1998. By far the 1995 is the best. Unfortunately this one is the worst from my point of view as I do not like the bitter finish as well as the taste too much... It is a good dram do not get me wrong but based on its excellent rating and compared to the 1995 and also 1998 quite disappointing.
The good Distiller's Edition - bottled in annual batches - always very good malts, but they lose a bit of the typical Lagavulin character!
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
In a parallel-tasting with the 4/500 and the 4/501, this bottling of the Lagavulin Distillers Edition was my personal favorite. For me it is more feisty than the other two. Strong peat and alcohol are wonderfully balanced with superb sweetness and sherry fruits. If you want to have it a little smoother, go for the 4/500. If you wanna have it more complex with some more oak and a little less peat, go for the 4/501.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 100 · вкус 100 · финиш 95
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Yes, it's a Lagavulin, and yes, it's good. But it misses a lot of body, it is a good dram but i prefer the standard 16y. I just don't get the influence of the second maturation enough...
http://www.weinkenner.de/2014/special-release-2013-2-lagavulin-12yo-und-die-aktuelle-distillers-edition-lgv-4502-31568/ Color : Old Gold Nose: Sweet, smoky peat with an unusually high amount of lemon extract, fresh and floral. Typical maritime notes in connection with smoking campfire, coal and ashes as well as smoked ham and fresh forest bee honey. The slightly tart aromas of clove and bergamot remain dominant on the surface. Taste: At first quite thin and a little bit harsh with suppressed honey sweetness. Turkish mocha coffee, cloves and notes of freshly carbonated oak barrels make the taste even slightly bitter. But sweet peat, ashes and smoke over delicate cocoa flavors and dark chocolate are also here again. Finish: Medium length - woody-tart with initially subtle cocoa and chocolate note, but it is becoming more and more prevalent. Towards the end, the finish is best! 87 points (nose: 89 / taste: 86 / finish: 87)
Perfect balance and chic selection of flavoring components. Consistently and organically. Maybe a little more degrees would not hurt.
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
good (22) Very fat ... very tasty! (88) The
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Never been a big fan, this vintage ain't any different.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
It is the sweet smoke complex Islay whisky which has been married to sherry oak. Concerning price/performance ratio: 8/10
An annual Diageon Distillers Edition release of Lagavulin matured in sherry casks.