Lagavulin Distillers Edition Double Matured

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Лот #4644598 · 43.0% · 70 cl · дистилляция 1995 · розлив 2013

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Lagavulin Distillers Edition Double Matured

43.0% · 70cl

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Lagavulin 1995

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Вкусоароматический профиль

Cooked Vegetable 3

Sherried 3

Smokey 3

Chocolate 2

Leathery 2

Medicinal 2

Mossy 2

Sandy 1

Toasted 1

Tobacco 1

Vanilla 1

История продаж этой бутылки

Аукцион	Результат
2026-04	€230
2025-10	€199
2025-03	€231
2021-11	€175
2020-06	€200

ещё 2 продаж…

2019-06	€155
2014-05	€86

Цены в магазинах (Whiskybase)

Магазин	Цена	≈€
None auction	— None	—
None auction	— None	—
Whiskybase Member market	300.00 EUR	€300
Whisky-Residence.de shop	324.99 EUR	€325
Whiskybase Member market	356.99 EUR	€357

Отзывы Whiskybase

учтено 125 заметок · текстовых 71 · полный lossless-снимок WB (полнота подтверждена)

Суммаризация отзывов

По текстам отзывов Lagavulin 1995 (Distillers Edition) чаще всего предстаёт как хорошо сбалансированный и гармоничный виски, где дым/торф интегрированы со сладостью PX-шерри; его нередко сравнивают с 16-летним и с другими DE-розливами [r2][r4][r8][r15][r17][r19][r30]. Часть отзывов прямо называют его лучшим Lagavulin или лучшим DE [r17][r19][r28], а также есть высокие оценки без развёрнутого текста [r5][r6][r13][r21][r32]. Дегустационные заметки включают дым от костра/торфа, морскую соль, йод, фрукты (апельсин, вишня, сухофрукты), карамель, шоколад и кожу, с длинным дымным финишем [r36][r40][r45][r46][r50][r60]; отдельно выделяют эту версию как лучшую/особую среди Distillers Edition, в том числе из-за 18-летней выдержки [r51][r58][r60][r65]. Также описывают дымный/торфяной профиль с красными и сухофруктами, изюмом, вишней, солёной карамелью и кофейно-какао-нотами, с долгим тёплым финишем [r67][r70][r71]. Однако в отзывах есть и сдержанные, отрицательные и противоречивые мнения. Указывают, что он слишком дымный [r1], «слишком округлый» и водянистый на вкусе при 43% [r25], а также замечают низкий ABV и упрощение после разбавления слюной [r7][r8][r23][r26]. Часть комментариев отмечает, что он не очень сложный или «почти слишком круглый» для Lagavulin [r15][r20], а [r34] считает, что высокие оценки не оправданы только из-за 18 лет и PX. Среди слабых мест также называют «водянистость» и пожелание большей крепости [r42][r52], угасание вкуса во рту и короткий финиш [r47]. Есть расхождения: один отзыв считает финиш не вполне своим [r64], а другой сравнивает напиток как более элегантный/гладкий с более выраженными тёмными фруктами и шоколадом [r46]. [r68] сравнивает его со «стандартным» DE 1995/2011: более богатый, глубокий и сложный, слаще во вкусе, с фирменным солёно-дымным финишем, и отмечает, что пара капель воды раскрывает дополнительную сложность; при этом после месяца открытой бутылки часть сладости в носу теряется и появляется лёгкая «резиновая» нота, из-за чего оценка снижена с 92 до 90, хотя вкус не изменился [r68]. [r69] отмечает, что первая дегустация показалась более «зелёной», а вторая — более округлой и мягкой.

собрано 71/125 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-09-12T21:11:30Z · источник evidence

Hvdree Connoisseur 89 19 feb 2023 1:38 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Bowmore Axel Connoisseur 85 22 feb 2023 2:20 am

This bottling was too smoky for me. It's just my opinion. Nevertheless very good quality.

нос 88 · вкус 82 · финиш 84

Dede Expert Senior 91 06 jun 2023 8:47 pm

A Lagavulin 16 from a good batch, iodized and smoky (Lapsang Souchong) to which candied oranges would have been added, fatter and rounder. It drinks itself.

glenrob Connoisseur 90 06 jan 2025 4:09 am

ASWhisky Connoisseur 90 19 jan 2014 3:16 pm

a great whisky harmonious and yet with a little inner tension through an interplay of flavors I find it perfect that the PX Cask Finish character is rather subliminal and not so dominant i have touched the sky

numen Expert Senior 90 08 jun 2014 10:15 pm

nose: kippers, brine and sea water, strawberry jam, sweet, and a ray of pure red fruit, like sunshine coming through a cloudy day (if you take my meaning) palate: much sweeter than the 16, a woody sweetness, which yields slightly to a very salted caramel and smokiness. light tar, and a definite sootiness. walnuts, cured ham. finish: finish is reminiscent of the 16, but there's more ham, and the fruit is more noticeably red. a bitter tar runs in the back, but all in the manner of a charming Lagavulin. This is very clearly Lagavulin, but emphasizing the subtle sweetness, there is distinctly red fruit running through this (it is PX finish, after all), and a gentle ham. The aromas and flavors are more distinct than in the 16, but it's less seductive in feel. All the same, this remains an excellent bottling, though it falls just behind the slightly better integrated 16.

LordIslay Expert Senior 95 14 sep 2017 7:41 pm

нос 96 · вкус 98 · финиш 98

pianoman Connoisseur 90 04 oct 2018 9:38 pm

Teresa Expert Senior 89 15 oct 2019 4:05 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

nallacam Connoisseur 89 13 jun 2020 6:00 pm

нос 91 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

massel Expert Senior 90 29 nov 2020 3:49 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Whiskyfeeling Member Senior 95 10 mar 2022 2:35 pm

Extraordinarily good!

SteveGo Expert Senior 96 20 aug 2022 11:30 pm

Top whisky with outstanding balance and grandiose complexity.

dereinejo Expert Senior 90 27 apr 2025 6:22 pm

I had the opportunity to taste the 18-year-old Distillers Edition from Lagavulin at the Whisky Fair Limburg 2025. The only flaw is the low alcohol content. Very tasty and drinkable!

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 89

whisky_alphabet Connoisseur 90 19 jul 2025 9:16 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

kbs26 Connoisseur 89 20 sep 2025 9:12 pm

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

neus007 Expert Senior 88 20 sep 2025 9:13 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Whisnyx Expert Senior 89 21 aug 2026 7:37 pm

A very Lagavulin-like harmony of sherry and peat Overall, the PX-style sweetness is exceptionally well balanced by the peat and bitterness. As far as I know, the DE series uses American oak seasoned with wine, and perhaps because of that, there is also a noticeable caramel-and-vanilla character. Depending on personal preference, some may find it a little too sweet. There is plenty of flavour, with just enough black-pepper spice to keep things lively, so despite the relatively low ABV, the palate does not feel hollow at first. That said, this applies mainly to the initial impression. As enjoyable as it is to hold in the mouth, it becomes noticeably simpler once diluted by saliva. I cannot help wondering how good this would have been with another five percentage points of ABV. The finish is particularly impressive. It is very long, but not simply because the wood smoke and peat linger. Coffee and dried-cranberry notes stay with it all the way to the end as well. Compared with the current DE as I remember it, the sherry influence here is considerably more pronounced. More importantly, whereas the current version gave me an unpleasant perming-solution-like note, this bottle is much gentler and seems to present only the enjoyable aspects of the profile.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Notes: Creosote-like medicinal peat, raspberry, wood smoke, dried cranberries, caramel, vanilla, nutmeg?, black pepper, plum, a slight fishiness, salty sea air, coffee The first thing to emerge is a creosote-like medicinal peat. There is almost no noticeable alcohol. This is followed by the tart fruitiness of raspberries, together with a wood-fire smokiness. The peat is clearly present, but sits more in the background and remains nicely balanced with the fruit. Once my nose begins to adjust to the peat, sweeter aromas of dried cranberries, caramel and vanilla start to appear. Nutmeg and black pepper provide a spicy prickle that feels quite distinct from alcohol, while the plum note gradually becomes more pronounced. Towards the end, there is a slight fishiness along with a salty maritime character. With more time in the glass, a coffee-like aroma develops.
Вкус	88	Notes: Oily, nuts, intense syrupy sweetness, mild saltiness and umami, coffee, slight bitterness, plum jam, caramel, oak, creosote-like medicinal peat, black pepper, dark chocolate, vanilla The texture is quite oily, beginning with a rich, nutty character. This is followed by a substantial syrupy sweetness. Just when I start to wonder whether it might actually be too sweet, a gentle saltiness and savoury umami emerge, followed by a pleasant coffee-like bitterness that brings everything back into balance. The sweetness is intense enough to remind me more of plum jam than fresh plums. There is also plenty of caramel, together with a slightly damp-wood-like oakiness that comes through retronasally. The creosote-like medicinal peat from the nose continues onto the palate. Rolling it around the mouth brings a mild black-pepper prickle and spice, and as it mixes with saliva, the bitter edge of dark chocolate becomes more pronounced.
Финиш	91	Notes: Wood smoke, clove, plum, dried cranberries, slight bitterness, dark chocolate, coffee, creosote-like medicinal peat, malt; long Unlike the relatively restrained smokiness on the palate, a strong burst of wood-fire smoke comes through on the exhale immediately after swallowing. A cool, aromatic clove spice stimulates both the nose and palate, while the flavour of plums lingers in the mouth. As the tartness gradually subsides, it gives way to the sweetness of dried cranberries and the bitterness of dark chocolate. Creosote-like medicinal peat, coffee and a touch of malt remain, while the dried fruit and dark chocolate also persist all the way through. The finish is very long.

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 88 12 jan 2014 8:03 pm

Compared to the 4/500 this one appears a little smoother with less peat and a little more oak, at least in the nose. In the taste it is quite similiar to other DE Bottlings, yet a little more complex. The extra one or two years of maturation really worked.

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

C.H.M. Member Senior 85 17 apr 2014 12:09 am

Smoke, smoke, sea, sea, peat, peat, force, strength, seasoning seasoning, strength.

Wolv Expert Senior 95 18 dec 2014 11:21 pm

нос 96 · вкус 94 · финиш 96

Rom Expert Junior 88 05 apr 2015 3:18 pm

Nose mixed with peat and sherry where the latter dominates. In the mouth also Sherry of dried fruits sugar and rounds the malt. Only the final reveals the power. The whole is quite maritime. Very good, better than the 2014.

Segens Connoisseur 91 12 apr 2016 6:55 pm

I have had the possibility to get the Laga Distillers 1995 next to the 1997 and 1998 and this one is so much better from my opinion. It is so much better balanced and if you have the opportunity to get one of these bottles you should go for it :-)

LordIslay Expert Senior 95 29 dec 2016 10:48 pm

One of the best dram in this price class! Excellent!

DenisLeonov Connoisseur 91 04 jun 2018 10:56 am

Balance sheet (22) A great dessert (91)

Baanaanaabob Connoisseur 91 16 jun 2020 5:59 pm

not the most complex but very nice integration of peat and sherry there

butt Connoisseur 90 26 jul 2025 8:39 am

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 89

Mikelem Expert Senior 90 06 nov 2025 11:33 am

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Jean-Brice Expert Senior 86 02 jul 2015 8:37 pm

domani Connoisseur 89 25 feb 2016 12:12 am

Wins a lot compared to the standard bottling and looks even more complex - 01.02.2014

LordIslay Expert Senior 95 19 dec 2016 10:54 pm

нос 95 · вкус 96 · финиш 95

EarlMobile Expert Junior 90 20 oct 2017 10:09 am

The best Lagavulin I've tasted so far. Not so sweet, but otherwise just what you expect: a round complex Lagavulin that does not deny its origin with a wonderful and long finish.

Archer Connoisseur 91 28 jan 2018 11:04 am

нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

dRambo Connoisseur 88 20 dec 2018 1:32 pm

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

WSP Expert Senior 90 11 may 2019 4:44 pm

pleasantly elegant PX maturation.

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Sandman23 Expert Senior 87 21 jun 2019 9:34 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

ThePolyhedric Member Junior 91 03 feb 2020 8:41 am

The best Lagavulin I ever tested. Perfect balanced, harmonious and with an incredible lasting finish.

LDB Connoisseur 89 13 may 2021 6:58 am

Great part, great balance between peat and sweet fruit. I just enjoyed it as a sample, even if it is actually not very complex or could have a few more rough edges. It's almost too round for a Lagavulin.

Nebuchadnezzar Connoisseur 89 02 feb 2022 9:07 pm

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

SCHREDDER Connoisseur 88 03 feb 2023 7:42 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

sherryrauch Expert Junior 95 28 feb 2023 7:54 pm

Excellent whisky, very complex

Vmarcinv Connoisseur 90 17 may 2023 7:06 am

Mannix65 Connoisseur 88 10 mar 2024 3:16 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Rebelliousgang Expert Senior 89 23 apr 2025 4:11 pm

claymore84 Expert Senior 89 16 may 2025 8:41 pm

Tasted on May 16, 2025 during a school trip to Zorge.

smaeksle Expert Senior — 20 dec 2014 12:42 pm

More% would have done him good. He is delicious anyway.

FineSpirits_butler1 Expert Senior 87 19 nov 2015 10:55 pm

Just a few remembered impressions from a tasting ... Good whisky. Unfortunately the nose didn't offer that much because of notes in the front ('window glass') where I couldn't really get through this time - it didn't get very round. The taste was very good.

chrizthewiz Expert Senior 84 16 feb 2016 4:17 pm

This is one of the wonders of whiskydrinking. Everyone else and their moms seem to adore this very bottling. Except for me. I was really interested after countless raving reviews, and when I tried it... Meeh. Okay, the nose is definetly great. Sweet bbq smoke, earthy, marine, sherry and old leather. Totally my favourite style. But the palate was so underwhelming I was puzzled at first. Thin, watery, harmless and "too rounded". Maybe its the 43% and my cask strength accustomed palate, but this was a dissapointing dram overall. Tried it from the same sample on two different evenings, so maybe the sampled bottle was open for too long.

нос 92 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

whiskyinstitut Connoisseur 87 24 may 2017 11:59 pm

Oh, if that had more bums ...

Archer Connoisseur 91 28 jan 2018 11:03 am

Fantastic, no comparison to the current Distillers Editions. He also does not need more Vol.%, But he is just as he is, just good.

podrum_whisky_lounge Newbie 95 01 aug 2019 8:03 pm

best lagavulin destillers edition that I ever drank. I love the destillers edition but this one is definitely my favorite! and I'm so lucky to have two of them :)

mattheww Connoisseur 91 18 jan 2021 11:33 am

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

ThorstenH Connoisseur 90 09 mar 2023 9:45 pm

86-90 – Wow, really good one, need a bottle

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	A little shy on the nose at first. Needs some time to unfold. The sweet fruitiness harmonizes very well with the Lagavulin Peat.
Вкус	91	Perfectly integrated. Very round and tasty. Slightly maritime.
Финиш	89	Medium length. Sweet smoke lingers.

ryju007 Connoisseur 90 11 sep 2025 10:28 pm

Dram_Whisky Connoisseur 89 27 nov 2025 8:50 am

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

KayMeertens Connoisseur 89 28 feb 2014 8:38 pm

Superb balance of sherry and peat. More luscious and less peaty than the regular 1995 Distillers Edition, and a bit more integrated. I wouldn't be able to recognise the one or the other blindly though if they weren't side by side, i.e. they're not worlds apart.

Motronic Newbie — 25 oct 2014 8:05 am

When compared with the regular 1995/2011DE, the 1995/2013 has a deeper and sweeter aromatic profile. The palate is very similar with the 1995/2013 being slightly thicker with a more complex and longer finish. Bravo!

FineSpirits_butler1 Expert Senior 87 19 nov 2015 10:47 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

Islaywolf Expert Senior 94 27 dec 2016 8:20 pm

A dream of a single malt.

нос 96 · вкус 95 · финиш 96

Kalle208 Expert Junior 91 28 jan 2017 6:49 pm

Very tasty and with much more power than newer bottlings.

DistiLesha Connoisseur 88 25 sep 2017 7:05 pm

Honestly, there is not much more than the classics of the genre from Lagavulin I did not catch. More saturated color does not say anything, because the whisky is dyed. Saccharous sweetness is well felt, which somewhat distinguishes this drink from classical lagavulin - and otherwise everything is according to the standard scheme: medical tones; peat; powerful smoky aftertaste. I would not put such high marks only because of 18 years and Pedro Khimenez. All this further separates this Lagavulin from the classical versions, although in general it has the right to exist. Speysadovskaya bitterness, citrus fruits also feel good in taste and aftertaste, but do not give rise to too high ratings.

Landryn Expert Senior 90 02 oct 2017 8:02 pm

нос 91 · вкус 93 · финиш 89

AngeloMerten Expert Senior 91 10 dec 2019 10:20 pm

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 89

WhiskyCasual Connoisseur 90 03 feb 2020 12:20 pm

This Laga offers a nice range of smoke, bacon and herbs with a pleasant sweetness. In my opinion, the finish falls off somewhat compared to the nose and mouth.

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 89

M134481 Expert Senior 88 25 may 2020 11:23 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Peat smoke, fruit, caramel, honey, wood, vanilla, cherry, pear, tobacco, hazelnut, toasted bread .. wow!
Вкус	89	Peat smoke, caramel, cherry, honey, tobacco, toasted bread, leather, dark chocolate, citrus and dried fruit.
Финиш	88	Honey, peat smoke, tobacco, caramel, cherries, vanilla, dark chocolate, leather, hazelnuts, white grape at the end followed by pear and green apple.

lukaszg Expert Junior 88 26 sep 2025 8:13 pm

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Whiskyisfordrinking Expert Senior — 06 nov 2025 10:06 am

(Compared to the 81 DE) N: similar to the 81 but everything lighter and less intense, slight alcoholic notes. G: Initially, the bitter taste seems unbalanced, then becomes more pleasing over time, with salty notes. A: More cold smoke.

checkpointuk Connoisseur 91 26 apr 2013 11:24 am

http://www.weinkenner.de/2013/lagavulin-distillers-edition-die-story-und-die-aktuelle-abfuellung-im-tasting-27350/ Color: Old Gold / Bright Amber Nose: Sparkling and refreshing orange with subtle vanilla flavors and a dash of lemon juice. Emerging peaty smoke paired with iodine, seaweed and algae. In addition a pleasant spice and notes of coal, ashes, tobacco leaves and a pinch of black pepper. Taste: At the beginning rather dull with peat, smoke, coffee and dry ash. This is followed by malty Roestaromen with vanilla and a fruity lemon-orange mix. Only now, the sweet sherry flavors from the PX Fass prevail. In addition, the whisky smokier and saltier. Finish: Long, soft and dry smoky. The peat and the oak wood settle through stronger, so that the finish is a bit tart. Towards the end, delicious cocoa and chocolate aromas are added, which remain on the tongue for a long time. Comment: A wonderful, complex and multi-layered Distillers Edition! Not so sweet, so that could give the impression that the PX Cask Finish was short lived. 91 points (nose: 91 / taste: 91 / finish: 90)

Edwin de Lange Expert Senior 92 06 oct 2013 6:08 pm

A great expression!

Erik Elixir Connoisseur 87 06 dec 2013 9:37 pm

N: peat, sweet, sweet fruits and ashes T: ashes turning into briny - coastal tones, orange, cookies, drying, meaty - smoked ham and spices - pepper, oregano and thyme F: long with spices, salt, pepper, smoke, drying and raisins blind tasting with Kay

detachedblue Connoisseur 91 16 aug 2016 3:58 pm

Haven't got the chance to compare it with the 18 year old Feis ile 2016 edition, the extra two years in my opinion didn't add to the complexity here.

gango4 Expert Senior 90 18 jan 2017 11:31 pm

I would welcome a higher alcohol percentage, but it lacks in no way in power.

LiquidThoughts Connoisseur 90 13 apr 2017 12:55 am

The bigger, more mature brother, great part.

kimmosuo Connoisseur 83 15 may 2017 8:40 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

peatjens Expert Senior 95 07 jun 2018 3:01 am

I imagine a painted biblical paradise scene. In the picture we also find a bottle DE 4/501. eBay sales: 160 € 06.06.2018, 207 € 16.09.2018, 189 € 23.09.2018, 168 € 26.10.2018, 195 € 23.02.2020, 185 € 24.05.2020, 214. - € 13.12.2020, 236 € 03.01.2021, 237 € 03.01.2021, 193 € 17.01.2021, 257 € 30.01.2021, 243 € 28.02.2021, 221 € 03/30/2021, €276 11/14/2021, €256 11/25/2021, €275 10/07/2022, €300 10/30/2022; 495 € 04.12.2022, 320 € 21.01.2023

нос 95 · вкус 96 · финиш 94

AngeloMerten Expert Senior 91 20 nov 2019 11:54 pm

Lu Cifer Connoisseur 91 08 dec 2022 6:05 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	91	aromatic with campfire smoke, some black tea with lemon, light honey, hemp rope, hint of minerals, hint of salt, spices/baking spices (vanilla). 90-91
Вкус	91	Pleasantly smoky, slightly oily, sweet and spicy, hemp rope, notes of wood/oak, some coffee, pepper, orange/citrus fruits, barrel, spices, honey, hearty idea. Slightly maritime and salty, a little tart chocolate. Really delicious! 91
Финиш	90	sweet-tart-sweet, spices, some coffee, campfire smoke, honey, hemp rope, wood/oak, slightly salty, some black tea. 90

JNuyts Connoisseur 90 18 feb 2023 3:58 pm

нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Saftkenner Connoisseur 89 25 feb 2023 4:48 pm

A great bottling. I was curious to see how the 18-year maturity would make itself felt. In comparison, I had a 16-year-old version (lgv.4/506, 2001/2017). The differences aren't major, fortunately, but the 18-year-old Distillers Edition is a little more elegant and smooth. The darker fruits and chocolaty notes are a little more in the foreground, while the 16-year-old has more tangy, sour aromas (oranges) and salty, iodine-containing aromas.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Very elegant, delicately smoky and maritime. Distant campfire by the sea, a salty breeze, fresh oranges, caramel, dark cherries, hints of tobacco, blackberry wine, cinnamon plums, tender oak.
Вкус	89	Spicy start, slightly sparkling. Creamy mouthfeel, slightly oily. It's fun to keep in your mouth forever. Elegant smoke, pickled cherries, dark chocolate, lightly burnt caramel, black pepper, dried orange, toasted bread crust, brown cane sugar, blackcurrant.
Финиш	88	Mid-length finish. Peat smoke, salt, caramel, dark chocolate, dried orange slices, cassis, oak spice.

junyvyao Connoisseur 89 21 apr 2025 9:15 am

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

PM_ROOT Expert Senior 88 21 sep 2025 12:54 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Delicate smoke from the bonfire, plums, dried fruit (raisins, figs, plums), sea breeze, orange peel, notes of tobacco.
Вкус	87	Smoky, oily, quite sweet, slightly effervescent, but the flavor fades significantly and becomes bland. It's difficult to identify anything. A far cry from what's on the nose.
Финиш	87	Spicy start, slightly fizzy, sweet in the background, short, only smoke remains.

anter Expert Senior 88 03 may 2026 8:40 pm

Absolutely excellent! The distillate quality is on another level. What incredible clarity! I've never detected such a clear sumac note in whisky before. Thinking about the prices back then is both saddening and impressive. Exceptionally balanced, and surprisingly not underpowered at all, despite being much drier than modern versions of PX. Absolutely delightful! Price-performance ratio: Very good! (Estimated RRP), Medium-good, Medium (Current price) Would I repurchase it?: I would love to at the right price (as with all old Distillers Editions).

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Нос	87	Beautiful caramel notes. Eucalyptus; menthol. Seashells. A touch of tar. Almond paste; frangipane. Maraschino cherries. A menthol like Marvis' aquatic mint. Anise, tarragon. Ash and peat are present, though not as pronounced as in other Lagavulins. A slight cauliflower-like sulfurousness in the background. The nose has lost some intensity over time. Dried fish and poached pear. Nevertheless, it's very complex and layered. A slight yeastiness. There's also that old distillery funk. Very interesting, very enjoyable!
Вкус	89	On the palate, it has a nice, medium-low body, if not a medium one. The maritime side is evident here. Plenty of iodine. Seashells. Slight minerality. A kelpy side. A bit of dried meat. Islay peat finally shows itself. Nice sherry touches underneath. Never as sweet as I would expect from PX; medium-low sweetness, if not low. No OBE, practically. Hazelnut undernotes. A side like the coffee puck left in the machine after espresso. Concentrated forest fruit reduction. Slight resinousness and a balancing bitterness. A musty side; plenty of moisture. Again, that eucalyptus-like aquatic mint side I mentioned. Slight earthiness, animal fat very subdued. Extremely complex. It reveals a different facet with every sip. Very impressive, very enjoyable.
Финиш	87	If not medium, then slightly below intensity, and if not medium, then slightly below length. Super earthiness, a hint of animal fat and a slight herbal freshness; tarragon and eucalyptus. Super stone fruits are added in the background. Nectarine and perfumed peach. Very obvious sumac and silky chili flakes. A bit of barnyard, a bit of green plum and loquat. A bit of lemon and Kombava zest. There's no complexity here that might have flown away due to the time it's been open, but the clarity ("resolution") of the aromas is unbelievably good.

Dirac Connoisseur 88 26 aug 2026 11:39 am

Fruit ash campfire peat

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

Titi94 Connoisseur — 14 jun 2013 10:42 pm

Tasting Notes by SCOMA : Aroma: Intense peat and vanilla. A raisin sweetness keeps the smoke at bay. Iodinated peat and crisp toasted malt. Exhilarating and enticing. Taste: Sweet and delicious, a clear, grassy malt note, then attacks peat, smoke fills the mouth. Selective and very salty seaweed. Coffee and vanilla with a glimmer of fruit. Echo: Incredibly long, even for an Islay. Fruit, peat and long lasting oak.

The-Man-best-Friend Expert Senior 93 10 feb 2015 8:37 pm

For me pretty much the best distillers edition, yummy!

sauberli Expert Junior 91 27 dec 2016 8:41 pm

нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 91

FernetBranco Connoisseur 83 06 apr 2017 8:26 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

Mascht Expert Senior 91 05 may 2020 10:32 pm

a terrific Lagavulin, heavy, sweet, dark, the nose is absolutely amazing, but unfortunately only 43%

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Нос	93	sweet, heavy, complex and round, at the beginning delicate maritime smoke spreads in the glass. In addition, there are a variety of oriental spices and dried fruits such as dried oranges and leather, damp tobacco, iodine and salt
Вкус	89	now more smoke comes through, unfortunately a bit watery, but very nice oak notes of tobacco and bitter cocoa, plus furniture polish, shoe polish and iodine
Финиш	91	beautiful, delicate oak bitterness and maritime smoke remain

hyc Expert Senior 91 23 mar 2022 6:55 am

Smell ---------------------- 92 Flavor--------------------91 End rhyme--------------------91

Vandeerwolf Connoisseur 89 19 may 2024 12:48 am

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

PeatHoo Expert Senior 90 25 aug 2025 2:28 pm

DramSlayer Connoisseur 89 17 feb 2026 6:27 pm

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Matt_River Expert Senior 90 23 jun 2026 7:09 am

very good diverse layers and stable structure on the nose complex on the palate long in the finish

ricallende Expert Senior 88 10 jun 2014 1:45 am

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

hartist Expert Senior 88 15 jul 2014 10:55 am

A very nice bottle.

Gloin Expert Senior 90 11 sep 2016 12:42 am

The smell is a mixture of gentle notes and hidden power, like a sleeping giant. The vanilla is very strong and amazingly intense. In the mouth you can tell that the bottle has been open for more than two years, but the taste is convincing. Note: The bottle has been open for three years.

ctu Connoisseur 90 02 oct 2016 3:01 pm

Nice Lagavulin. The PX line is working good.

didi1893 Connoisseur 92 30 aug 2020 2:07 pm

Harmonious and mild, powerful and voluminous, peaty and fruity ... This DE is wonderfully harmoniously balanced and for me the best Lagavulin DE I've ever tried! 23/23/23/23 (92P)

Vladimir Ziryanov Connoisseur 89 18 feb 2022 10:06 am

Moltostock-Dragobrat

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Seanzhang Connoisseur 90 28 mar 2022 7:29 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Wilhelm58 Member Senior 92 05 sep 2022 7:57 pm

Best Distillers Edition!!! The taste is better, compared with the other Destillers Editions with 16 years maturing time ! This Distillers edition is a special version, the only one which is 18 years old! It is a very rare whisky (only 3000 bottles) an has got an old packaging, which is more beautiful i think!

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Нос	91	smoke, apricots, raisins, vanilla
Вкус	93	Beautiful PX sweetness, smoky, more complex, slightly salty, lots of drooling
Финиш	92	Long-lasting, smoky, oak wood, dry

Sweetspot Connoisseur 86 24 feb 2023 9:24 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

Klexx Connoisseur 89 30 jul 2023 1:27 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 87

MaltVader Connoisseur 88 20 sep 2025 9:11 pm

нос 91 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

MarcinSmm Connoisseur 88 20 sep 2025 9:45 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Elandi Member Senior 91 26 mar 2014 6:41 pm

Get better with each sip. Top.

Ciro Connoisseur 87 12 apr 2015 9:49 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Goethe Connoisseur 92 17 jul 2015 8:45 pm

It's a summer evening on the coast at Port Ellen. There is a barbecue going on with black halibut covered with a maritime marinade grilled on some woodsticks dashed with sherry. A really great whisky. Concerning price/performance ratio: 9/10

LittleAlbert Expert Senior 93 13 nov 2016 9:50 am

OMG, a wonderful dram!

DocF Expert Senior 87 04 jul 2018 3:46 am

The finish is not quite mine, but all in all, it fits quite well together.

penumbra Expert Senior 85 07 mar 2020 3:31 am

Bet on the name of Grandpa Aunt, and the modern 16yo DE is not worth mentioning.

Joint86 Expert Senior 88 05 apr 2020 7:08 pm

Nice balanced whisky. Exactly the best Lagavulin I've tried

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Нос	88	The first nose is closed, dry: moss, iodine, a little peat and dried fruit. After standing, reveals flowers, dried fruits, light haze and metal shavings.
Вкус	88	Pleasant, fresh. A bit oily. Caramel, peppercorn, a little iodine
Финиш	87	Medium, sharp, a little knit.

Ulcinj Expert Senior 91 01 sep 2020 11:58 am

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 92

zacharyvv Connoisseur 89 19 jun 2025 5:07 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 88 20 sep 2025 9:15 pm

Dark amber in color. Slightly oily.

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Нос	89	Quite a bit of smoke. Loads of red fruit. Cherries. Dried fruit. Raisins. Salted caramel. A touch of salt. Salted peanuts. Peat. Sea salt. Dried plums. On the second nose, slightly sweet cocoa. Sweetened black coffee.
Вкус	88	Raisins. Dried fruit. Dried plums. Smoke. Campfire. Delicate oiliness. Sea salt. Salted caramel. Cherries. Black cherry. A touch of oak. Dried fruit compote.
Финиш	88	Peat. Smoke. Dried fruit. Smoked plum. Cocoa. Black coffee. Oak, heavily toasted. Fairly long finish.

pilgrim77 Expert Senior 90 29 jun 2013 9:28 pm

Tasted head to head with the `standard` DE 1995/2011 (lgv. 4/499). Even more rich, deep and complex than the standard release, presumably as a result of the extra year or two maturing. Slightly sweeter on the nose, with the raisins and stewed orchard fruits combining with toffee fudge, all beautifully balanced with the soft peat smoke. As with all DEs I`ve tried, a couple of drops of water really helped to release additional complexity. Sweeter, too, than the standard bottling on the palate, leading to the classic Lagavulin trademark finish, where salty aspects linger with soft peat smoke. I love the standard bottling, but this release (lgv. 4/501) is possibly even better in my humble opinion. At under £65 a bottle (albeit needing to be shipped from Germany), this has to be one of the best price:quality drams on the market. Edit: after the bottle had been opened for a month some of the sweetness on the nose was lost, with a slight rubbery note appearing (especially apparent in the empty glass at the end of the dram). The palate remained unchanged. On opening my overall score was 92, reduced to 90 after being opened for a while. Still a cracking dram though!

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89