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Lagavulin 12 yo

Лот #4659991 · 56.5% · 70 cl

Refill American Oak Whiskybase

⏱ закрытие 19 September 2026 в 21:45 CEST (21:45 Islay L)

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дешевле, чем ~90% виски рейтинга 88.7 (цена €108 — медиана продаж, 1130 оц.)
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Lagavulin 12yo

56.5% · 70cl

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Whiskybase · рейтинг 88.7

Lagavulin 12-year-old

Lagavulin

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Рейтинг WB88.7 1130 оценок

Справедливая цена за рейтинг €209 типичная ниже на 48% кривая рынка

Медиана оценок 92.0 у экспертов 91.0 (98) · разброс ±1.1 · 91–96 · 199 оценок

Вкусоароматический профиль

Smokey 33

Citric 24

Vanilla 23

Medicinal 17

New Wood 17

Leathery 10

Mossy 10

Nutty 9

Oily 9

Malt Extract 8

Chocolate 7

Fresh Fruit 6

Kippery 6

Sweaty 6

Solvent 4

Sandy 3

Tobacco 3

Coal-gas 2

Honey 2

Toasted 2

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Отзывы Whiskybase

учтено 287 заметок · текстовых 156 · полный lossless-снимок WB (полнота подтверждена)

Суммаризация отзывов

По текстам отзывов Lagavulin 12 чаще всего описывают как мощный, дымный и морской виски с торфом, солью, йодом, цитрусом и иногда золой, ванилью, травянистыми и «медицинскими» нотами [r1][r26][r46][r102][r127][r154]. Часть отзывов отмечает «классический» узнаваемый характер Lagavulin [r2][r3][r15], другие — «одномерность» или недостаток сложности и глубины [r26][r28][r29][r101][r103][r120][r125][r156], а [r115] прямо говорит, что он «площе, менее разнообразен», чем релизы 17 и 18. Есть и положительные оценки как лучшего/очень удачного спецрелиза [r36][r37][r38][r40][r90][r91], при этом [r77] и [r96] предпочитают ему другие cask strength. Отрицательные и спорные мнения не единичны: [r22] называет виски несбалансированным, резким и переоценённым, [r10] не нашёл привычной сладости, [r55] не понимает высоких оценок и называет его «взаимозаменяемым молодым и резким», [r87] — «разочарованием», [r78] — «маркетинговым трюком» и «безжалостно переоценённым», [r153] резко негативен из-за «молочной» горько-лактозной ноты. Отмечают молодость и спиртуозность [r54][r58], а [r107] считает 56.5% «излишне агрессивными и несбалансированными». Повторяющаяся претензия — высокая цена и сомнения в её оправданности [r47][r60][r67][r84][r103][r112][r119][r123][r124][r126][r137][r142][r144]. Противоречия касаются и финиша: у части отзывов он длинный и интенсивный [r127][r130][r152], у других — короткий или средний [r144][r146]; также расходятся оценки глубины [r154][r155] против [r156]. Отдельно встречаются замечания о необходимости времени/воздуха в бутылке [r128][r149], о пониженной торфяности и слабой концентрации [r133], о слишком большом количестве обугленного дуба [r128], короткое «Need Sherry» [r19] и упоминание ноты дезинфектанта [r154].

собрано 156/287 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-09-13T00:47:59Z · источник evidence

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 89 03 may 2023 2:41 am

Fairly strong, deep smoke. Loamy peat, muddy earth, tall grass, reeds. Clear, crystalline iodine, very vague reflections of vanilla and white fruits. Delicate woodiness. It is sandy, chalky, with returns of wet cave, gypsum, stalactite. Vanilla makes its way in there, with difficulty. Peanut butter, sesame, pumpkin seeds. Pond, stagnant water, but also pomegranate seeds. With a few drops of water, the fruits are more present, Mirabelle plums, Belle Hélène pear, lychees. Beautiful young wood beams. On the palate, sesame spread, peat and solid spices, paprika, cumin, nutmeg. It's well wooded again. Long and powerful finish, delicately bitter, hay, yam, black radish, dry earth. Hazelnuts and cola. A squeeze of lemon at the end. The DNA of Lagavulin is widely recognizable, we are dealing with a distillate absolutely not bothered by the influence of the cask, a pure and bewitching liquid which floods us with all the power of its classicism. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/05/lagavulin-12-yo-diageo-special-release.html

нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 90

Sweetspot Connoisseur 91 30 aug 2023 2:36 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

kbs26 Connoisseur 89 02 dec 2023 4:32 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

BBNR Expert Junior 90 24 mar 2024 5:54 am

PariLevi Expert Senior 87 14 sep 2024 11:05 am

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

cachalot14 Connoisseur 89 01 mar 2025 11:22 am

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Victor_Harri Expert Senior 89 02 mar 2025 3:01 am

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 89 04 mar 2025 6:10 pm

Whisky's coming come. Design and price politics aside, this is once again a wonderful straight forward yet very luscious Laga 12 experience. It does not do EVERYTHING, but what it does, it does very sovereignly. Very yummy indeed!

PeatHoo Expert Senior 89 25 aug 2025 6:25 am

wbarchive_260795 Expert Senior 88 21 feb 2026 7:53 pm

To me, this bottling seems somewhat less mature than earlier editions up to and including 2016. Unfortunately, the two subsequent years didn't correct this impression – they became even more one-dimensional. Only the 2025 Fireside Tales managed to catch up again and more strongly recall the old, heavy Lagavulin depth. And this certainly has nothing to do with my "adapting palate." Even today, the old Lagavulin 12s taste better than the modern bottlings simply because they incorporate older casks in their blending process. Of course, pricing also plays a role. Diageo understands how to confidently price the collector hype surrounding limited releases. Objectively speaking, it's difficult to justify the asking price based solely on sensory performance. And yet: Lagavulin is Lagavulin. The DNA – that heavy, maritime, oil-soaked smoke – is unmistakably present. Anyone who has tasted the new make or even the wash knows that this character doesn't develop in the cask. You can mature Lagavulin in casks however you like, you will always recognize it as Lagavulin with its long, distinctive fermentation and its exceptionally wide stills. Conclusion: A very good Lagavulin with a clear identity, but not on par with the strongest vintages. The price-performance ratio is debatable, but the enjoyment factor is high nonetheless.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Typical Lagavulin character immediately fills the glass: dark, maritime smoke, iodine, wet ropes, along with malty sweetness and a touch of lemon zest. Vanilla and charred wood linger in the background. However, everything seems a bit younger and less deeply interwoven than in previous bottlings – the smoke is clearer, more angular, less integrated.
Вкус	89	Oily on the palate, robust peat smoke, salted caramel, and roasted barley. A pleasant maritime salinity pervades the entire experience. However, I find it lacking in some of the dark, mature complexity of earlier vintages – less leather, less dried fruit, less depth. The cask is working, but it doesn't quite bear the same hallmarks of maturation as older bottlings. The alcohol can be a bit harsh at times.
Финиш	88	Long, dry, ashy. Smoke and oak spice dominate, accompanied by a subtle bitterness and a hint of citrus. Good length, but less complex than I know Lagavulin to be at its best.

waldwhisky Connoisseur 89 30 apr 2026 9:26 pm

Intense smoke reminiscent of the sea, seaweed, and a touch of bourbon, with a hint of sweetness. Strong start, spicy and woody sweetness The finish is drier, the flavor fades out.

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

ramyres Expert Senior 93 31 oct 2021 8:12 pm

Delicious!

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	94	cold campfire, orange peel, vanilla, citrus blossoms, coffee beans, green wood, with water: mild, complex smoke, after shave, oranges, apricots, chocolate, Black Forest ham.
Вкус	95	earthy chocolate, sweet, nutty smoke, candied oranges, slightly peppery, liquorice notes, with water: present alcohol, liquorice, sweeter, hotter, more complex, super dry, orange jam, nut.
Финиш	90	long and sweet, spicy warm smoke, liquorice, hazelnut, with water: softer not so present, much more smoke.

litixier68 Newbie 93 02 nov 2021 6:40 pm

Der Franke Expert Senior 91 03 nov 2021 5:12 pm

нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

WantsWhisky Connoisseur 91 10 nov 2021 11:02 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

Mortar1703 Connoisseur 88 16 nov 2021 5:05 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

gaboruso Connoisseur 89 01 dec 2021 9:26 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

nallacam Connoisseur 88 09 dec 2021 8:04 am

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Gous Connoisseur 89 10 dec 2021 10:04 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Baanaanaabob Connoisseur 91 13 dec 2021 7:56 pm

Brine, iodine, ashes, tar, candied citrus, very good

Danlow Expert Senior 90 02 jan 2022 2:07 pm

100% Islay with no frills.

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Нос	91	Massively peppery (black pepper) and ashy smoke. The embers still glow slightly. Slightly unripe fruits (pears, green apples), vanilla, light wood smoke. Sweetened limes and lemons.
Вкус	90	The fruit cannot be found in the taste. First the sweetened limes and lemons roll over the tongue, then the smoke strikes massively, paired with the black pepper. Very intensive. Light wood is minimally noticeable. With water, more sweetened citrus fruits and vanilla come out. He doesn't lose with water. I think it is better with it, it opens even more and the flavors are easier to taste individually.
Финиш	88	Light wood and ashy smoke with a slightly sweet and bitter lemon. The finish is rather short for an Islay whisky.

Likudi Connoisseur 84 30 jan 2022 12:44 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

autorefill Expert Junior 90 04 mar 2022 10:51 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Eilean a' Cheo Expert Senior 91 22 mar 2022 6:41 pm

I really enjoyed the saltiness and maritime notes on the mouth.

нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 90

whisky666 Connoisseur 90 28 apr 2022 9:36 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Donwaldorf Expert Senior 89 06 nov 2022 2:35 pm

A very good Lagavulin even if it is classic and needs time.

Petrovitski Expert Senior 80 12 nov 2022 8:12 pm

Tasted during a blind tasting. He couldn't charm me. I missed the sweet and sultry that I normally have with Lagavulin. I couldn't do much with this one and it shows in my score.

KSar Member Senior 90 25 nov 2022 11:49 pm

It's just my whisky profile which I like, I like peats a lot and Lagavulin and Laphroaig are my favourites. My advice, let the whisky catch some air, pour it into a glass and wait about 10 minutes, it's really worth it, it will give you a beautiful fruity peat smell. For me, the same fruitiness as the 2017 edition, the 2019 and 2020 editions more sharply peaty.

Bembel Connoisseur 85 07 jan 2023 10:21 am

Tasting: 12.2022

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Нос	88	Simple but great laga! Despite the refill, the keg gets a lot out of it. lemon freshness. Phenol smoke, slightly greasy. basic sweetness. The white oak is clearly noticeable and vanilla is present. Green apple. Salty-Maritime. Light floral background.
Вкус	83	Spicy-hot attack with a lot of ashy smoke. Lots of citrus. Great saltiness. Accompanying sweetness.
Финиш	83	medium length Lots of citrus. Slightly bitter wood. Next very cute.

VISION_CHEN Expert Junior 91 22 may 2023 11:20 am

Nose: Stir-fried lettuce with dace in black bean sauce really tastes exactly like this. Cantonese people say they can’t laugh. Put more salted fish for a while, domineering ocean style, salty cheese, a lot of caraway seeds, some grassy smell of New World Sauvignon Blanc, and some stinky green smell of Chilean Cabernet sauvignon, and then turn into the chalk period, wild animals, etc. The farmy atmosphere is very interesting to me, and the overall expressiveness is also very confident. Drink: Compared with 2016, the wine is fuller in body, better in temperature, and still at a very high level of expression. It feels like you are on the streets of a Southeast Asian country, where the heat has nowhere to hide. Very aggressive ocean scent, but the next wave turned out to be honey, with countless tropical fruits on top. Overall: Compared with SR2 2016, which also has a score of WF92, the overall style of this wine will be stronger, more aggressive, full of personality, angular, and has a very strong wine under the premise of body quality Remember, the cost performance is also very online, but it reminds me of some high-quality laph newly bottled recently, and laga will have more strength to break through 90 points.

springtank Connoisseur 90 23 may 2023 5:55 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 91

L_Gillian Expert Senior 91 22 feb 2024 6:46 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	91	Oily and quite refined. Brine, tar, old tire shop, caramel-y sweet dark beer. Lemon juice and black olive tapenade.
Вкус	92	Focussed and intense. A perfect balance between sweet, salt and sour, with a nice oily texture and peat smoke slowly emerging. Intense lemon juice, hard lemon candy, salt water and a sweet mead. Maybe a hint of fresh mint and cilantro.
Финиш	90	Echoes of the palate, now slightly drying with more oak tannins, a bit more ashy smoke and licorice root. A very enjoyable and pure expression of one of Islay’s greatest.

dram1919 Expert Senior 96 01 mar 2024 3:38 pm

A classic Islay dram. Smoke & peat at one of their best. Shorter maturation vs standard 16-year-old does not mean short of Lagavulin character and poise.

Sirralf Connoisseur 87 04 aug 2024 10:50 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Salty, smoky-maritime, medicinal, some banana, subtle apple aroma, citrus note
Вкус	86	Strong and intense on the palate, creamy-oily, ashy, smoky-maritime, peppery, oak spice, fruit sweetness
Финиш	87	Long finish, peat smoke, maritime, some chili

SC3 Connoisseur 90 05 oct 2024 6:25 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Cooperesque Expert Senior 80 12 nov 2024 9:00 am

Had the honour of tasting this as a welcome dram at Lagavulin distillery before doing the warehouse tasting, setting the mood nicely. Tasted this alongside the 2024 version of this dram, and truth be told, I preferred the latter. Still quite a nice dram!

Carl_DJB Expert Senior 85 25 jun 2025 6:49 pm

нос 86 · вкус 83 · финиш 86

WetDog37 Member Senior 88 09 may 2026 11:05 pm

A seriously good whisky. Bright lemon oil and the perfect amount of smoke. When it comes to Islay my first love will always be a good Laphroaig, but this is definitely the best Lagavulin I’ve ever tasted.

OctoberStella Expert Senior 86 03 sep 2026 3:41 am

Need Sherry

P.A.O.K.you_are Connoisseur 90 28 oct 2021 10:32 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 91

dram-drinker Connoisseur 90 06 nov 2021 7:57 pm

Powerful but balanced, very drinkable, very good - little water recommended

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Нос	90	Iodine, seabreeze, little vanilla, seaweed, fine peat, little smoky, little citric, cookie dough, little honey - really good
Вкус	91	Punchy, oily, creamy, subtle sweetness, citric, vanilla, yellow fruits, honey, iodine, seaweed, brine, peat, smoke, salty, little kippery, spicy - very good
Финиш	90	Long, burning, peaty, smoky, little herbal

Fight65 Connoisseur 91 11 nov 2021 8:17 pm

Direct comparison with bottling 2020

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

Lukas_Kiene Expert Senior 85 21 nov 2021 9:20 pm

Absolutely can't understand this hype and reviews. Straight maritime with smoke and a little sweetness. Not really anymore. Unbalanced, harsh and excessively pressing, even sharp on the tongue and in the finish. Interchangeable, hardly attractive, gives much more interesting things for less than half the current price. Strange.

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

eddi14 Expert Senior 92 29 nov 2021 8:34 pm

нос 94 · вкус 92 · финиш 90

Phalat Connoisseur 92 02 dec 2021 7:07 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	92	citrus (tangerine) salted dark chocolate clay medicinal typical islay smoke mineral maritime woody herbal notes (tea)
Вкус	92	salty earthy oily buttery nutty typical islay smoke woody citric acid tangerine
Финиш	93	bitter almond ashy leathery new wood dry and intense citric acid long finish

Igitor Connoisseur 89 04 dec 2021 2:54 pm

нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

daevid Member Senior 90 11 dec 2021 7:44 pm

A great batch of a true classic.

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

man2392 Expert Senior 88 17 dec 2021 12:02 am

Nose: seasalt and langoustines, white pepper, waxed butcher's paper in twine, salt beef, white cabbage, black bread and silverskin onions Palate: candied lemon peel and dark chocolate Finish: tobacco and loose leaf black tea, saltwater taffy and toasted teacakes With water Nose: crushed seashells, salt and pepper, whelks and wakame Palate: smoked mussels and cavolo nero, samphire and sea buckthorn Finish: chinese seaweed and liquorice root Tasted as part of Southport Whisky Club Christmas Diageo Special Releases tasting

Vladimir Ziryanov Connoisseur 88 21 dec 2021 10:57 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

checkpointrk Connoisseur 89 01 jan 2022 11:36 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

aryehf Expert Senior 91 10 jan 2022 1:09 pm

The prices on Laga 12 indeed are going up these days, and for sure this is much more pricy than what I had to pay for earlier editions - but this is just part of the current trend, as single malt prices are going up. Anyhow imho this delivers great VFM. I really enjoyed this dram, it is not highly complex or multi-layered but as Serge would say this is razor sharp. Clear and expressive, no offnotes and has lots of oomph. Adding water makes the notes more bold and clear.

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Нос	91	Smoke, reminiscent of beach bonfire, ashes, maritime notes, tar, ropes, earthy, hay, briny, lemon, mineral, chalk, roasted banana, white pepper, gentle honey note in the background, green apples, pear.
Вкус	91	Oily and thick, bread, black pepper, lemon, sweet smoke, ashes, almonds, salinity, toasted oak. Adding water reveals oranges and nuts.
Финиш	90	Long, oak, gentle lemon, sweet smoke, almonds, nutmeg.

geriud Connoisseur 89 13 feb 2022 9:19 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

zxcvzxcvmm Newbie — 09 apr 2022 1:21 am

It was delicious, and it was very strange. I didn't understand at first that it tasted like hospital, but I feel like I have hospital gauze in my mouth. It is a unique taste that you will not be able to taste anywhere else, and it seems that you can only taste whisky. I heard it's pit, but it tastes amazing! The scent is so strong that even after eating, the scent lingers on the tip of your nose for a few minutes.

Raistlinmejere Expert Senior 90 10 apr 2022 5:32 pm

Color: crescent moon. Frosty yellow. Smell: peat, almost all peat, charcoal, take a deep breath, under the peat and charcoal smell is the smell of burnt maltose and fried sugar, rotten apples, just a little. Drinking: Take a sip, sweet with peat, a little bit of burning thatch, and a bit like chewing licorice. More than 50 degrees but not spicy. In the throat, the aftertaste is strong but not pungent. The main notes are ashes, the ashes of thatch, the ashes of a wood fire. Add water to dilute to about 40 degrees: Smell: The peat and charcoal are slightly lighter, and the salty sweetness is highlighted. Drinking: The sweetness of the mouth becomes brighter, like honey water and like a spring, and the alcohol sense becomes more active, running around in the mouth. The smell of burning thatch and licorice are gone, but the smell of ash still stands out. It can be said that it is not complicated.

fradin11 Connoisseur 89 12 jun 2022 9:00 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

The_Osprey Expert Senior — 06 oct 2022 6:49 pm

Lagavulin 2008 / 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2021. 1cl sample at The Whisky Show 2022. I can’t rate a whisky off such a small sample, but initial impressions: Airy aroma slightly medicinal - iodine. Taste is good and potent, salty with a breathy smoke, punchy and one-dimensional. Pleasant salty spirit-led finish, almost more like a Caol Ila. Good and enjoyable but not great by any means 3.5/84

voodoochile Connoisseur 89 01 nov 2022 8:59 am

A very good special release but not as good as the 2016 i had recently.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Salty notes with a hint of freshly lit bbq fire where fruit is roasted
Вкус	89	Very thick and oily. Sweet and salty, smoky and fruity
Финиш	89	Long becomes a bit herbal but stillt sweet

robain Specialist 87 14 nov 2022 9:19 pm

BTC (Blind tasting competition)

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Salty, honey with peat, apples and freshness.
Вкус	87	very salty peat!
Финиш	87	salty peat, citrus

Oldpultnie Connoisseur 89 30 mar 2023 8:32 am

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

SC3 Connoisseur 90 30 may 2023 2:40 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	91	Peat, smoke, dead fire, match sulfur, iodine, sea breeze, citrus fruits, pastries
Вкус	91	Bourbon sweetness, smoke, citruses, spices, honey
Финиш	90	Long, smoke, ash, spices, tobacco, pepper

WSP Expert Senior 90 01 oct 2023 10:08 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

minialkoff Connoisseur 89 27 dec 2023 10:20 am

22+22,5+22+22

mwmw Expert Senior 87 06 mar 2024 4:00 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Tony_bruto Expert Junior 88 06 apr 2024 5:04 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

_Dziki_ Connoisseur 89 31 oct 2024 9:42 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Smoky, salty, fatty - and you can feel it clearly in the aroma, marine, seaweed, iodine, pharmacy, bandages, wormwood, salted caramel, white chocolate, nutmeg, brine, cumin, broth.
Вкус	89	Extremely smoky, specifically burnt, ash, stench, coal, the quintessence of smoke, overheated rubber, tires, asphalt, medicinal, strong iodine, salt, smokehouse smoke, salty fresh ham, bacon baked in herbs, rosemary, coriander, tarragon.
Финиш	88	Medium-long, salty, spirits, peppery, herbal, medical, anise, brine, cumin, tarragon, vegetation, weeds, lime, tartness, albedo, light oak bitterness.

Qiefangbai Connoisseur 88 29 dec 2025 5:41 pm

The best SR version since 2019

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Plant roots and rhizomes, peat, orange blossom, chamomile, citrus, lemon
Вкус	89	Lemon sea salt, peat, tar, ginseng, ophiopogon japonicus, citrus peel, yogurt
Финиш	88	Sea salt, peat, campfire, butter, popcorn, licorice, beetroot

Yuliyan78 Expert Senior 90 30 jun 2026 7:00 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Gargantua Member Senior 96 28 oct 2021 8:18 am

Really love this citrus fruit and campfire attitude. Mouthfilling juicy complexity. Crazy!

Dottore Expert Senior 91 02 nov 2021 9:28 pm

For me the best bottling of the special releases in years. A Lagavulin that could hardly be better.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	92	Wonderful sweet and smoky nose. Strong maritime influence, salty. Seaweed and olive oil. Dextrose. Baked banana with honey in a Chinese restaurant
Вкус	91	Weightless on the tongue, downright wonderfully oily, gentle smoke, maritime, wonderfully harmonious. Much less impetuous and wild than expected, blindly I would have thought him much older.
Финиш	90	A bit woody in the finish, a subtle saltiness, creamy sweet. Long and warm.

Whisky_Momente Expert Senior 92 09 nov 2021 11:47 am

Wow, if you don't try it, you've missed something. Really great and then you understand what is special about Lagavulin. Smoky, creamy, slightly sweet, absolutely round and harmonious. No burning, no fuss or missing notes. Absolute top quality. This again shows that age is not the decisive factor when it comes to whisky. Just lovely. I am happy that I picked up the money and allowed myself 2 bottles.

asmadeus Member Senior — 24 nov 2021 7:57 pm

I have compared the 2021 release of Lagavulin to the 2020 side by side for many a sip, and I'm not exactly sure which I like better, but starting to lean a little towards the 2021 bottling. It's slightly floral and there is definitely a hint of lemon mixed with more peat at the very edge of the cliff before you suddenly drop off. The 2020 is a bit more straight to the point, while the 2021 is dressed up, just a little, with some flair and style, before the big night out on the town. The 2020 is very direct, with a little bristle on the edges, while the 2021 is a tad smoother, like a powdered baby's cheek, and you're slightly on edge, like in the presence of Lord Varys. It's still more of the Lagavulin that I would expect, but the earlier release is just, well, different, and frankly, I think that I like both. Because sometimes you want a gentle caress, and sometimes a slap on the self-absorbed grimace.

markjedi1 Connoisseur 89 26 nov 2021 7:54 am

The Lagavulin 12 is a fixed value in the Special Releases. The aristocrat of Islay is the 'fiercest and smokiest' of the gang, hence 'The Lion's Fire'. When I was on Islay the other day, I didn't see a single lion there, I have to say. Anyway, matured on refill American oak. The previous three releases I found really excellent, so the bar for this Laga is also very high. On the nose it is surprisingly soft with only a sigh of smoke. The medicinal notes are present (think burn ointment and a band-aid). Then beautiful notes of sweet malt with a lot of citrus and white pepper. The juice from a jar of olives. Seaweed. Rocks in the surf. Plasticine. Elegant and inviting. A lot less sweet than last year's edition. But this is again great. Yes! On the palate it is Lagavulin pur sang. Very smoky. Sweet smoke, really. Powerful notes of lemon and pepper (feel free to make that chili), supplemented with olives, oysters and a lot of toasted oak. A perfect balance between sweet, salty and bitter (from the wood) notes. The aftertaste is smoky, salty, peated on lemon and stockfish. So satisfying. The best one of the series – again. I buy these blind every year. You cannot go wrong with this one.

WhiskyJpg Connoisseur 87 03 dec 2021 1:06 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Gris Expert Senior 92 10 dec 2021 8:47 pm

Whiskynotes.be: Nose: dry peat with lots of coastal notes and medicinal elements. Beach sand, tarry ropes, with sea spray and iodine bandages. Dried seaweed. Hints of green apple and lemon. A slight mineral sharpness, as well as green olive juice, but also subtle sweetness in the distance. Like most of these 12 year-olds, slightly fierce but very high quality. Mouth: oily, with a sweetness of salted caramel and bready malt coming out first, before you’re struck by deep bonfire notes, char and plenty of brine. Lemon peels, smoked oysters, iodine and tingling pepper. Dry leafy notes, olives and chalk in the end, with light oak tannin as well. Finish: rather long, on tar, slightly acrid smoke, green wood and lemon. 91/100

geriud Connoisseur 89 11 dec 2021 7:50 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Hvdree Connoisseur 89 28 dec 2021 11:38 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Dominique69 Connoisseur 90 29 jan 2022 1:08 am

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

GWMingus Expert Senior 91 10 feb 2022 5:02 pm

нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 89

Dram Brigade Expert Senior 90 12 mar 2022 4:39 pm

Not as sharp, rough and clean as previous batch (2019, 2020), more towards the 2017, 2018 batches but cleaner. I always like the earlier batches of Laga 12, maybe those are the first Laga 12 (and high strength whiskies) I tried and I quite fond towards the flavor profile. I would say the 19/20 batch are more transparent where the peat, tars, smoke all hits aggressively. While the 17/18 batch have some delicate sweetness lingers in between make it softer and more rounded. This batch feels like in between those batches. But well the price for these bottles are just getting more expensive every year, for the similar price here there might be some good alternatives.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Mild smoke and peat, nice honey, yellow fruits, some tar, chalk powder. While it's more rounded, this is also more complex and balance in compare to the previous two batches.
Вкус	90	Lovely delicate smoke with lemons, some tar, a little salty, a little greens and nuts going at the back?
Финиш	89	Medium long, sweet lemon peat

snakecharmer Newbie — 15 mar 2022 3:29 am

Sorry, no metaphors. I hated this until I added a few drops of H2O, and then my life changed forever. I an only giving it 96 because I'm still rather new to the cask strength world (why did it take so long???).

Archer Connoisseur 87 08 apr 2022 10:28 pm

hmm There were times when a Lagavulin 12 CS ignited a veritable firework of aromas, so that the 90 limit was sometimes easily cracked. This 2021 bottling comes across as frighteningly weak and random and it doesn't hide its youth at all. Smoked pear? Haven't had it in my nose with a 12 CS yet. I recently had a current Lagavulin 8yo 48% in my glass, which I was very enthusiastic about and which, in my opinion, deserved its 88/88/86 without further ado. So if I look at the prices currently being charged for the 'Special Edition' 12 CS, I know for future times which whisky to reach for when I want a youthful Lagavulin in the glass. The level here is still comparatively high, but compared to its predecessors, this 12 CS was a shot in the oven for me.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Islay par excellence with warm corrugated iron roof, tar paper, salt, smoked pear. Beach grass in the salty sea air, a beach fire with wood and peat, seaweed, chain fat, candied almonds.
Вкус	87	Amazingly sweet entry with apricots, peach and grapefruit juice. Tart herbs, pepper, salt and chili flakes quickly follow. Seaweed, warm tar, cold coffee, toasted hazelnuts. The peat smoke attracts and displaces the sweet fruit flavors.
Финиш	86	The finish, which is just medium-long, shows dry oak planks that harmonize quite well with tart herbs. A freshly paved road, salt & pepper and then a farewell...

P.K.S Expert Senior 91 16 may 2022 7:47 pm

Lagavullen yes please

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Maritime,sweet yellow fruts balansed soft on the nose i reely like it, anis star arrival some pepper
Вкус	91	Soft creamy arrival then poof hit you i the face with creamy peat and maritime note, amazing dominant peat with salt and fresh mint
Финиш	91	Long creamy mint and soft creamy maritime note.

Sporx Connoisseur 86 21 jul 2022 11:25 pm

Aroma Smoked ham, malty, citrus notes, sweetish The taste Smoke, sweetish, smoked ham, spicy finish Medium length, spicy, sweet, ash, dry

MaltsofIslay Expert Senior 88 01 aug 2022 3:36 pm

Slightly alcoholic at first on the nose and in the mouth, but then nice notes of fruit and oak. A delicious dram, unfortunately the price has risen again compared to last year's special release 12yo!

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

BarrelBeast Expert Senior 88 01 aug 2022 4:52 pm

Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/ZBAmoqMMWRw

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Glenrothes1973 Connoisseur 91 02 oct 2022 11:12 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

kimmosuo Connoisseur 86 03 nov 2022 2:48 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Kaysersdråber Expert Junior 84 25 feb 2023 1:12 am

нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84

Mark-E Connoisseur 89 17 sep 2023 2:54 pm

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

albert9000 Newbie 90 23 nov 2023 9:24 pm

The aromas of lemon, salty and sweet notes as well as a hint of burnt tea slowly unfold. It tastes intense, shows the aromas of freshly burned wood, herbs, smoke, sweet tones and ends in a long finish in which chili pepper and smoke flow together.

DrPepper_Addict Connoisseur 89 24 feb 2024 4:53 pm

RickyNY Expert Senior 89 24 apr 2024 3:15 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Dris Connoisseur 88 14 aug 2024 9:43 pm

Brine and Smoke, 13Apr2024 Ballechin 15yo OB Batch#2 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/188378/ballechin-15-year-old 87- Laphroaig Quarter Cask (circa. 2012) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/20113/laphroaig-quarter-cask 88- Laphroaig 10yo OB CS#16 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/237030/laphroaig-cask-strength 88- Lagavulin 12yo OB SR'21 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192745/lagavulin-12-year-old 88+ Lagavulin 12yo OB SR'12 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/35948/lagavulin-12-year-old 89-

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	-
Вкус	89	-
Финиш	88	-

yifulite_Boris Expert Senior 88 19 sep 2024 8:49 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 89 20 oct 2024 8:04 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Sanma Expert Senior 87 06 nov 2024 11:56 am

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Smoky, medicinal, citrus, honey, algae
Вкус	87	Syrup, lemon candy, seaweed, peat, malty, apple
Финиш	87	Malty, smoky, citrus, apple

switzyuk Connoisseur 88 14 jan 2025 1:22 am

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

junyvyao Connoisseur 88 25 jan 2025 2:20 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

PM_ROOT Expert Senior 87 20 may 2025 12:32 am

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

McIntyresMalts Expert Senior 88 26 feb 2026 7:02 am

Very pleased with this one, great sweetness and smokiness with loads of bite and different not being sherried like the 16. I like it. Was worried at first casue I hated the 8. Comparing the two the eight is way to distillate forward, just pure ethanol and no flavour. This one is great, refill bourbon barrels are where it is at with Lagavulin Cask Strength!

galg33 Member Senior 90 23 oct 2021 1:38 pm

Nose: Lovely and medicinal, with tarry ropes and some spend bandages, there’s a lot of minerality going on in here as well, lemon zest hovers above and a sweet/salty sensation with barley sweetness, smoke, and white pepper, with water hint of olive brine, is more pronounced, as well as tasted oak, and hints of sea-spray. we’re definitely on islay time. Palate: That’s a Lagavulin alright, and It would take a genius to spot that even blindfolded. very much the Lagavuling style – lovely bonfires, quite a lot of sweet smoke, and more of the lemon, some pepper, and chili bite, but not too hot and fairly lovely to sip, more of the saline-y touch, and brine, olives, and sea salt, oysters and bitter toasted wood, and peat reek, soot and coal, TCP. Finish: salty, smoky, tarry, sweet peated barley eaten from the floor malting, bitter smoky chocolate, and lemon. lovely. Conclusion: This year’s 12 year old does not disappoint in any way. Excellent stuff, high-quality ‘laga’ for you. around 130 quid is not cheap though – for a 12 year old even at ‘cask strength’, but they will sell well. I wonder how it would match against the 26-year-old. more info soon.

etwa77 Expert Senior 89 17 nov 2021 11:57 pm

the nose iz astounding.. absolutely, quintessential Islay nose.. powerful, straight up smokey and salty, fat peat and loads of wild sage.. as for the rest, i can understand where the pretty words come from, i especially like the oiliness and the salty licorice, but it’s just too young and rough for me.. somehow, I just cannot seem to connect with the house of Lagavulin

dominikbraun Connoisseur 87 22 nov 2021 8:33 am

It is incomprehensible to me how this Lagavulin gets an overall rating of 90.15 and how numerous well-known users can assign 91 and 92 points here. Did I miss something? I like smokers, and they don't necessarily have to be particularly old to be good - but here my impressions are so far removed from the ratings that I actually had to check again whether the bottle divider from which I got the sample, is legit. If you were to sell this here as a Scarabus for 50 €, it would be available at a reasonable price and would get its 87 points in the base. For me, he fits in seamlessly with a large number of interchangeable, young and edgy smokers.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	I totally agree with the notes for the nose: clear smoke, maritime character, iodine, banana sweetness and light citrus fruits. The conclusion that this should be 91 or 92 points is simply incomprehensible to me.
Вкус	87	Here I am really falling away from the faith. "Weightless on the tongue"? It feels more like my tongue is an aircraft carrier and the whisky is a jet landing on it. I didn't expect such a violent, woody-spicy start after the descriptions here. There is also smoke, sea air and citrus fruits.
Финиш	86	Ash, charcoal, very dry, spicy and smoky.

geriud Connoisseur 89 05 dec 2021 8:53 pm

нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

whiskydramo Connoisseur 89 12 dec 2021 3:54 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	89	Asphalt, ginseng tempura (trust me, I had it at a Korean restaurant recently, not a fan tbh), brine, salted lemon, marble that gradually turned into mouldy seaweed. The peatiness with preserved vegetal characteristics was distinctive. Pine, raw turnips, mouldy wood shavings and became smokier and earthier near the rim bottom. Sweeter as it spent longer in the glass, like beetroot and lemon juice concentrate. After a sip, damp leather sofa on a super humid day. Smoky broiled meat from the emptied glass.
Вкус	89	Quite smoky right from the start, honey, preserved lemon slices, pear juice, few dried leaves. Subsequently raw turnips, chalk, and some clean nuts as you kept chewing it.
Финиш	90	Multi-layers of peat, white pepper, lemon peel, burnt rubber, chives, smoked Southeast Asian herbs. It became slightly vegetally sweeter after half a minute like smoked beetroot, as well as being more mineral and resinous. Long-lasting nuances lingering in my mouth. Pomelo pith and a bit of ginseng near the end.

KayMeertens Connoisseur 88 13 dec 2021 9:48 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Peat, tangerine and a little salted caramel.
Вкус	89	Peat, orange, nutmeg, kurkuma and caramel.
Финиш	88	Peat, kurkuma, caramel, gingerbread and apple.

dapoinbua Connoisseur 89 22 dec 2021 11:02 pm

Tordeaux Connoisseur 89 24 dec 2021 4:17 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

jegerinho Member Senior 87 26 dec 2021 11:57 am

very good obviously, but a bit (too) spirity and eau-de-vie-ish on the nose, giving it a youngish flavour not to my liking

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

zzqfyl Connoisseur 90 04 jan 2022 4:32 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

PanAroma0815 Expert Senior 89 20 feb 2022 9:27 am

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

claymore84 Expert Senior 85 31 mar 2022 12:05 am

Tasted on 03-30-2022. Nothing special, especially for the price. I like the 8 year Lagavulin more.

Malthead19 Connoisseur 91 21 apr 2022 9:47 am

COLOR: very light white wine / straw (without dye) - for me the best bottling of this annual so far Special edition (so far tried 2016 -2021) - with 140€ already a house number, yes the quality is definitely available, but the price is very tight

Foudos Connoisseur 88 30 aug 2022 10:14 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Islaywolf Expert Senior 87 14 oct 2022 11:53 am

2cl sample good solid Lagavulin! A bit strong on the finish.

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

whiskypag Expert Senior 90 17 jan 2023 6:08 pm

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Patrick93 Connoisseur 90 05 mar 2023 6:13 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

tomohidejapan Newbie 90 20 mar 2023 9:08 am

I won't go into the details of the tasting. The volume when you put it in your mouth, the overall balance is wonderful. It has the ideal maturity of a second fill, and I think it fully expresses the individuality of Lagavulin. I'm so glad I found this bottle

Dris Connoisseur 88 24 mar 2023 2:25 am

Hard-core Smoke: 2023.03.16.: Octomore 5yo Edition 13.1 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/218659/octomore-edition-131-1373-ppm 89- Lagavulin 12yo CS 2021 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192745/lagavulin-12-year-old 89- Port Charlotte 12yo 2003 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/88107/port-charlotte-2003 90- Ledaig 18yo TBWC https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/92727/ledaig-batch-3-tbwc 88+

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	-
Вкус	88	+
Финиш	90	-

stf_92 Expert Senior 86 03 apr 2023 9:49 pm

Blind, you can think of a Caol Ila by its sweet and salty side at the same time. One can also think of a Laphroaig by the medicinal profile of the peat. I also find the toasted side of some versions of Uigeadail The lemony side of Lagavulin is also present. A good 12-year-old Lagavulin can be more marine than the others. Fairly long finish with a veil of fine liquorice. You have to give it some time in the glass.

novachenko Expert Senior 88 23 jul 2023 9:19 pm

Sweet maritime ash. Insanely peaty which makes it quite hard to find anything else but sweetness coming from the barrel. Very drinkable but quite ordinary

idrinkscotch Expert Senior 90 16 nov 2023 2:09 pm

Full review... https://www.idrinkscotch.com/post/lagavulin-trio

TheWhiskybossch Connoisseur 86 30 dec 2023 10:59 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

RickyNY Expert Senior 89 24 apr 2024 3:13 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

JoLi68 Expert Senior 82 20 may 2024 4:22 pm

Nice marketing gimmick. Fine Lagavulin, massively overpriced.

yifulite_Boris Expert Senior 88 14 jun 2024 8:39 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Nikilema Expert Senior 90 26 oct 2024 3:56 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

cryptopsydeath Member Senior 87 10 nov 2024 5:43 am

Lagavulin always places behind other Islay single malts for me. Diageo usually dilutes it and overprices it. IB's are hard to find in my area, and I think in general. So, here we have a age stated, cask strength, and what I presume is natural color Laga. I love it.

OcO Expert Senior 87 01 jan 2025 7:32 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

pianoman Connoisseur 88 18 jul 2025 10:44 pm

whisky_alphabet Connoisseur 89 26 nov 2025 6:44 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

feolai Connoisseur 86 14 feb 2026 1:19 am

Like it!

нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 85

XiJinPing Expert Junior 87 16 aug 2026 10:50 am

jpk10 Expert Junior 94 16 aug 2026 5:51 pm

An outstanding, uncompromising Lagavulin. The refill American oak casks give the distillate plenty of room to breathe – allowing the smoke, salt, citrus, and typical maritime character to take center stage. For me, one of the stronger 12-year-old Lagavulin Special Releases.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	93	Intense, dry peat smoke with sea air, salt, lemon and a touch of iodine. Also present are ash, smoked herbs and subtle vanilla.
Вкус	94	Oily and powerful. Sweet lemon meets robust smoke, salt, pepper, and maritime spice. Very much Lagavulin distillery character, without any sherry or wine cask influence.
Финиш	94	Very long, dry and peppery. Smoke, ash, sea salt and citrus notes linger; with a little water it becomes even more aromatic.

olegborgol Connoisseur 89 30 nov 2021 7:28 am

smoky-fruity, tangible spices, olives, oysters, sea) burning wood, dry more than we would like, the finish is not long, but warming 22-22.5-22.5-22

Ninofdram Connoisseur 90 18 dec 2021 8:58 am

нос 89 · вкус 92 · финиш 90

VEF206 Connoisseur 89 17 feb 2022 10:53 pm

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

33rdCASK Expert Senior 89 27 feb 2022 8:04 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

ConvalRen Connoisseur 86 11 mar 2022 8:49 am

Price goes up while quality goes down. That is how the Lagavulin Special Releases go by nowadays, at least in my books. I just don't feel the oomph that many others have with their extensive reviews of 89,90,91 and 92 points. Then again, points are personal. For me, this release has everything a Lagavulin has to offer, from the smoky peat brine to clam chowder, seagrass, and all that smokey peaty goodness. But it's boring, I can get this flavor profile in previous bottlings. So why should I give it a nice high rating for these amazing notes which can be found in cheaper bottles than I still have on my shelf? 85 last year (2020 edition), maybe I'll be generous and give it an 86 as there is an edge in comparison to the previous batch. That said, this is just another Lagavulin to me. I am being haunted by the past batches that continue to amaze me.

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

FeydRautha Connoisseur 84 25 apr 2022 7:14 am

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Gregorsky Connoisseur 89 03 may 2022 10:02 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

Sjaak92 Connoisseur 91 11 jun 2022 8:00 pm

face Expert Senior 88 01 aug 2022 4:52 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

justiest Member Senior 88 20 jan 2023 4:09 pm

Fruity, salty, peaty. Not too hot nor spicy considering the ABV. Very consistent experience. Exactly what is expected from a young, distillate driven cask strength Islay Whisky. Uncomplex yet delicious and moreish

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

AlphaCentauri Expert Senior 89 28 jan 2023 2:23 pm

in beautiful whisky! That's not 92 points for me, but it's an honest malt that convinces me with its simplicity and straightforwardness - similar to the Talisker 8 from this year's release.

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Нос	89	The nose is clear and honest, as the color suggests. The alcohol is noticeable but well integrated. Very typical Lagavulin notes come straight to me. Campfire smoke, some iodine, seaweed and ash. But at the same time a pleasant sweetness, almost a bit like shortbread. Put some lemon on top. I take it very pleasantly and it was round with a manageable complexity - which I neither expect nor miss given its age.
Вкус	89	The alcohol is a little more present than on the nose. The smoke spreads immediately, followed by a lemon cake in which a piece of ginger has got lost. The salty, ashy notes from the nose are also present on the palate. A small impact from the tannins gives it a nice volume together with the smoke.
Финиш	88	Medium length and warm. The smoke and saltiness are most present. The citrus notes fade into the background and it also becomes less sweet. A slight sharpness remains on the tongue, which I perceive as rather pleasant.

alalalll Newbie — 16 jul 2023 4:56 pm

Best

rvangerwen29 Connoisseur 89 14 aug 2023 9:20 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Spoerkel Connoisseur 88 19 oct 2023 10:23 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

yifulite_Boris Expert Senior 88 27 jan 2024 3:08 pm

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Нос	88	light gold color, wet peat and smoke, with fermentative rice, pepper and fruits
Вкус	90	sea salt, smoke and peat, spicy pepper, very strong, minerals, honey and salt, very various
Финиш	89	medium and long, light fruits sweet with smoke

Joe Karacho Expert Junior 91 11 feb 2024 10:48 am

Little barrel, lots of Laga, for me as a smoking purist an excellent bottling, even if it is far behind the Laphi 10 CS, which is of equal quality in terms of price performance.

JoLi68 Expert Senior 82 20 may 2024 4:09 pm

Nice marketing gimmick. Fine Lagavulin, mercilessly overpriced.

Supermeh27 Expert Senior 89 23 may 2024 7:06 am

Bondbondlin Member Senior 86 03 nov 2024 2:05 pm

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 84

eselsim Expert Senior 87 11 nov 2024 11:47 am

ashes to ashes

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Mishka Expert Senior 88 28 nov 2024 10:03 pm

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

zacharyvv Connoisseur 88 20 jun 2025 5:37 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Popilll Connoisseur 88 03 jul 2025 4:52 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

spigray Connoisseur 91 28 oct 2021 12:15 pm

Did not have this since 2013 which I found very good (and 2012 as well). Still same high quality?

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Нос	90	yes, I remember. Young peater with a lot of pressure under the lid. Not very different from the older expressions. Smoke and ashes, sardines, anchovy oil, some linseed oil in the background as well as some drops of lemon juice. Liquorice and hints of caraway.
Вкус	93	Oh wow! What an arrival and what a development. This is just brilliant. Smoke and ashes at the beginning, very dense, and then it suddenly opens up. Lemons, oysters, salt, traces of hazelnut. And it´s sweet and salty at the same time like in first class shortbread. (no butter though).
Финиш	91	long and powerful, clean. Really well done. A real classic. Tastewise the best I had in the series of Lagavulin 12yo.

STL Expert Senior 90 29 oct 2021 5:26 pm

Old school at will. Pleasure !

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

Blake or Mortimer? Expert Senior 91 03 nov 2021 12:04 pm

For me, quite simply the best 12-year-old Special Release Lagavulin since the awesome 2016 (my personal favourite throughout the last few years). Actually imho this 2021 is combining the smooth characters of 2015 with the complexity and truly astounding length of 2016. Will need to taste them H2H and after some time of opening, but unfortunately no open 2016 currently (please help..????) As for the price: not cheap by any means, but for me, that's unfortunately in line with current pricing of over 10 years Islay Cask Strength? Quite shockingly doesn't... shock me anymore.

Tommy_71 Connoisseur 91 04 nov 2021 9:16 pm

A really successful Laga!

нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

hs305 Connoisseur 91 04 nov 2021 9:40 pm

[November, 2021] I screened my old books to find out the price history of this classic 12-years old cask strength Lagavulin edition - here it is: 65€ (2002/3), 84€ (2011/2), 94€ (2015/6), 97€ (2019), 112€ (2020) and now 125€ (2021). It seems as if the price increase significantly accelerates over the last two years... ...but the quality can not keep that pace. Personally I still like the 2019 edition best while this year's release is a little better than last year's. Nevertheless, all three are still on a high quality level making Lagavulin one of the most consistent distilleries of the last decades.

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Нос	90	The colour is pale straw and the nose offers the trademark clean Lagavulin profile but it smells a little less mature than my beloved 2019 edition. This is still of high quality without doubts but somehow I miss something - but I can not describe what it is. Maybe this edition is a little too much polished and "streamlined" and this does not change even after a longer breathing time.
Вкус	92	The taste offers an unusual but interesting maritime spike with a powerful saltiness, smoked oysters and seaweed in a rich malty-wooden sauce. This is really delicious and very interesting to explore. After some chewing the barley sugars grow stronger and sooth the bitter peaty and wooden flavours which re-establishes a fine balance of flavours. The second dram is even better than the first was, so be generous and reward yourself with a rather bigger measure when tasting this beauty!
Финиш	91	The initial mouthfeel is a little hot (due to the high abv) which quickly dissolves into a warming and nicely coating texture without distracting moments. The finish is long and adds more maritime-peaty impressions beside cold bonfire ashes (imagine an extinguished peat-fired BBQ at the shores of Islay). Some water turns both nose and taste more punchy (alcoholic) and releases a tasty chocolatey note during the finish. A bigger reduction takes the punchiness away again and releases the maritime impressions in the nose too (great!) while the taste smooths and turns even more quaffable. I like to explore this dram neat first but then I prefer to saviour it at a reduced level of about 46% abv.

Horror_Vacui Expert Senior 90 20 nov 2021 8:56 pm

Nose: Tar, freshly laid asphalt. seaweed, flotsam. almond butter and olives. orange zest. Barley malt, Schlenkerla smoked beer. Mouth: Compared to the Talisker Special Release it's like day and night. Full mouthfeel, voluminous aromas. Oily in the mouth. Olive oil, almond butter, limoncello, cantuccini. But all covered in a layer of greasy smoke. nori sheets. Bamberg smoked beer again. Finish: Long, sweet and maritime at the same time, ash. 90/100

Funtik Connoisseur 88 29 nov 2021 7:15 pm

WhiskyCasual Connoisseur 89 12 dec 2021 10:03 am

Citrus (grapefruit), ash, leather, dark chocolate

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

FernetBranco Connoisseur 88 29 dec 2021 4:19 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

SCHREDDER Connoisseur 90 21 jan 2022 11:28 pm

нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 91

PeatSnatch Expert Senior 85 24 mar 2022 4:57 am

What a disappointment! Were far away from awesome older batches (2016,2015) . This tastes like a shadow what it used to be. It lacks boldness, complexity and mostly weight. I really dont get the ratings here. At 180$ ? No thank you!

schengel10 Connoisseur 92 25 mar 2022 9:27 pm

wonderful - a Lagavulin as painted! one can rightly complain about the annual price increase - but at least they maintain the high quality at! ...my best Lagavulin ever.... [color:] = straw!

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Нос	91	phenolic smoke, fire, peat, malty sweetness, lime, lemon;
Вкус	92	with a few drops of water: an oily, greasy, slightly salty onset, sweet (dextrose), woody smoke, citrus (lime), slightly peppery, very pleasing and complex;
Финиш	92	wonderfully long finish, oily, sweet, slightly salty, pleasant smoke;

Denderin Expert Junior 75 27 mar 2022 1:24 am

Zorba Expert Senior 88 25 jun 2022 8:17 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 90

stashdong Member Senior 91 30 jul 2022 3:43 pm

IMHO, the best Lagavulin special release that bottled in recent 5 years, great job!

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Нос	91	Chinese guangxi bacon, fresh tomato skin, firepit, burnt pork bbq, what a feast!
Вкус	90	Very oily and meaty, abv is a punch in the face imo. Salty or should I say sea breeze all the way, ginger biscuit, cream candy paste. With water, very peppery and tingy, should i say, Dr.Pepper haha.
Финиш	91	Long, black pepper, lemongrass, dark chocolate paste

OJK Expert Senior 91 30 aug 2022 12:02 am

Butter, mint chocolate, charcoal and burnt bacon, smoked vanilla with grapefruit and coconut. So oily and integrated on the palate with a long finish that comes in waves with all the listed flavours intertwining. It’s all been said already, but unreal quality for 12 years old and the price (in today’s market).

Dris Connoisseur 88 06 jan 2023 1:04 am

Lagavulin Session: Ma-Laga Wh https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/222965/an-trusadh-cluaran-mr-ma-laga 88- Lagavulin 10yo 2008 Handbottled https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/132355/lavulin-2008 89+ Lagavulin 12yo SR'22 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/218147/lagavulin-12-year-old 90- Lagavulin 12yo SR'21 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192745/lagavulin-12-year-old 90+ Islay Flush 20yo Earl 2002 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/219100/distilled-at-secret-islay-distillery-2002-earl 91-

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

VanOpek Expert Senior 88 10 feb 2023 3:40 pm

A great dram. 2nd fill ex-bourbon casks - the cask influence is here insane!

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Нос	87	Volatile, strong and full of flavour. Great cask influence. There is a lot of vanilla, bananas and sweet oak. Bonfire smoke. Very pleasant, complex and intense. With a drop of water a little bit sulfur occurs.
Вкус	89	Rounded and very intense. Oily in structure and pleasant sweet. A huge amount of smoke with notes of sweet vanilla. Maritime, seaweed and iodine in background. More smoky, and rough oak after adding some water. Alcohol perfectly hidden.
Финиш	88	A lot of pleasant oak with notes of chilli wraped in massiv smokiness. Long-lasting and powerful. Very good balanced.

Soderberg Expert Senior 89 11 feb 2023 10:12 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

DavidDW Expert Senior 88 12 nov 2024 10:13 pm

Très bon et puissant Lagavulin. Onctueux en bouche, d'une belle longueur épicée.

Alp_Ozalp Expert Senior 85 06 dec 2024 12:15 pm

TonyKa Expert Senior 90 09 apr 2025 12:04 am

A very nice, straightforward Lagavulin, simply enjoyable. Peat, alcohol, and Lagavulin style are all in perfect harmony.

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90

BehindSpace Connoisseur 83 08 aug 2025 6:46 pm

classic Laga 12 CS. A few drops of water help with the smell. The taste changes little. In my comparison of 3 (2022/2021/2019) this is therefore my personal favorite. However, I prefer other cask strength cigars (significantly) to the Lagas (e.g. the various Laphi 10 CS batches).

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

JNuyts Connoisseur 87 22 nov 2025 3:39 pm

zerg1129 Member Senior 89 24 dec 2025 6:49 am

Overall it’s a layered peaty profile built on a briny sweet-and-salty core with smoky fruit, plus subtle iodine and peat for detail. Deep tones of dark chocolate, coffee, and walnuts stand out clearly; then the citrus fruitiness and a touch of salinity follow, finishing with ash—leaving you chewing on the flavors again and again.

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Нос	92	Bright coastal salinity, smoke, peat, citrus, and lemon. The mid-palate brings malt, coffee, creamy chocolate, walnuts, and seaweed. The back end turns to ash, charred wood, and pepper. (Well-balanced, with a smooth, curved sense of progression.)
Вкус	88	Rounded and mouth-filling. First impression is salty and smoky, then a hint of dried longan, dark chocolate, coffee, walnuts, citrus, honey syrup, malt, ginger, mineral notes, and a light touch of vanilla-herbal character. (Rounded, gently sweet, and cohesive.)
Финиш	88	Medium-long. A briny sweet-and-salty seawater note, followed by citrus and lemon, smoke, iodine, dark chocolate, walnuts, tobacco, ginger, cardamom, ash, and pepper. (After the ash, the finish lifts into bright citrus and savory salinity.)

FrancoM Expert Junior 88 26 dec 2025 6:06 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Kostya Connoisseur 91 12 jan 2026 1:39 am

TribleB Expert Senior 90 17 apr 2026 8:25 pm

A very good vintage of the classic Lagavulin with a clean profile and no cask experiments. This is how a peated whisky should taste.

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Нос	90	Peat, iodine, white wine, salt, brine, ash, pear, apple, grapefruit
Вкус	90	Peat, ash, white wine, butter, lime, olives in brine, apple
Финиш	89	Long-lasting, salty, mineral, and with a sweet finish.

Matt_River Expert Senior 88 20 jun 2026 3:25 pm

fair price nice daily dram choice

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

Bellbird Member Senior 86 13 aug 2026 2:10 pm

Slight sour and earthy peat, charcoal fire. Spicy and sour. A typical of delicious peat.

wako93 Expert Senior 87 03 nov 2021 11:12 pm

I will never understand the fascination behind young Islay whiskys. Smoke is initially superimposed. Then very dry and straight with vanilla and light barrel notes. Hardly any fruit. Straight ahead with no mistakes, but whether that's 92 points ..

LeChiffre Connoisseur 90 13 nov 2021 3:36 pm

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Нос	90	smoky-sweet; beautiful maritime notes; salty sea air; Seaweed; candied citrus notes; smoky grain; some vanilla and honey
Вкус	90	beautiful oily mouthfeel; sweet and spicy; maritime; Seaweed; Citrus notes; with time in the mouth a tingling pepperiness appears; smoke
Финиш	89	spicy; Seaweed; slightly salty; delicate sweetness; Citrus; some wood; smoke

SCHREDDER Connoisseur 90 14 nov 2021 2:27 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

Captain Teague Expert Senior 91 27 nov 2021 3:46 pm

N: Different layers of peat/ smoke..Warm peat smoke, Summer BBQ, Flint/black powder - mineraly / setback iodie..very maritime, seaweed, harbour smell (Rope, wet wood, seabreeze), hints of lemoncello, hints of nuts (92) M: Fat and creamy mouth feel, Peat, black powder, Sweet toffee, BBQ, intense lemon layers, - very briny... drying .. (93) F: peat, ash, black pepper, wood, hazelnut..loong, briny and sweet smoked sour lemon notes shine through from time to time.. lovely (90) Pure islay - on point in terms of balance. Not too complex of course. I think I have better and cheaper puristic spirits in the shelve - sadly and definitely overpriced./ Easy 90 not sure if it will get over the magic mark. / Yes it does 91 on the re-try (different glass) for the pure perfect balance and the perfectly integrated alcohol at this age.

Simon Stood Connoisseur 89 28 nov 2021 2:21 pm

Lagavulin, in its style, is very similar to the latest 12-year-olds. Very tasty. 22-23-22-22

DocF Expert Senior 87 15 dec 2021 2:01 am

Big nose, green, seaweed, sea, green tea. With air easier, hardware store, ashy smoke. With water: Small green plant section recapitulation, then more mashy, younger. Reminds of the contrast Tali Special Release vs. current Tali 10 ... Mouth - with water: Lagavulin-typical fragrant smoke note, bergamot, star fruit, very nice, then bitter almond, resin, smoldering campfire. Mash later, etc. The nose benefits briefly, but then returns to the youthful aromas. Medium-long finish, bitter almond, seaweed, green tea, hammer. Hm, in the mouth already next-level-reduced smoke lagavulina flavors, which the current 16er is only beginning to offer, otherwise youthful ... With 90 ++ I would not come, and not even with 150 €, more than smoke with barrel pimped It definitely has taste to offer.

Derufus Connoisseur 92 18 dec 2021 12:31 am

нос 90 · вкус 93 · финиш 92

valasios Connoisseur 89 18 dec 2021 5:53 am

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Whiskylifestyle Connoisseur 89 24 jan 2022 4:18 pm

Just very good. And this shows again why it’s such a popular release every year. An annual classic that hardly ever disappoints.

Brunobaer1887 Expert Senior 84 30 jan 2022 11:42 am

As soon as my sample is opened, an overlying smell of ash penetrates the living room. Swirled through the glass, pale straw yellow, it offers citrus fruits that are overlaid with alcohol. As a connoisseur, I would appreciate it if the 16y was delivered in the usual old quality. Instead, it is bottled with toothache-killing 56.5%, which makes it unnecessarily aggressive and unbalanced in taste and finish. I can only understand Lagavulin's strategy in monetary terms

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

Dris Connoisseur 88 03 feb 2022 12:22 am

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

Whiskywiseguy Expert Junior 92 25 mar 2022 3:30 pm

Lu Cifer Connoisseur 86 14 jun 2022 7:31 pm

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Нос	86	warm campfire smoke, citrus fruits, some maritime and mineral notes, tar. After a while spices/baking spices, slightly sweet, idea honey.
Вкус	86	warm, spicy-smoky-tarry, sweetish, some hemp rope, oak spiciness, spices. Intense, mineral, slightly tart, chocolate. The addition of water enhances the aromas, making it sweeter and a little rounder.
Финиш	85	Spicy oak, smoky, hemp rope, spices, chocolate, oak, idea sweetish, finally ash. Sounds good for a long time, says goodbye with a slightly malty sweetness. Not bad but not more...

grinface Connoisseur 89 01 jul 2022 10:28 am

A very clean bourbon style Lagavulin. I haven't had that very often, yet. Delicious and with potential for a “daily dram”. Unfortunately, it is probably too expensive for that. Full review in a session of six Lagavulin: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2022/05/10/lagavulin-der-moderne/

alalalll Newbie — 29 dec 2022 9:58 am

quality

d1scostu Connoisseur 90 29 jan 2023 9:57 pm

нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Jindrich Expert Junior 90 01 mar 2023 5:39 pm

A typical Lagavulin in the best form. Full and well integrated citrus and peat. Should always be enjoyed at the end of a tasting.

GLENRIGI Connoisseur 88 31 mar 2023 2:02 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

FCBayernMuenchen1900 Member Senior — 18 apr 2023 5:29 pm

Too expensive at 130 Euros

Remu Expert Senior 87 24 may 2023 1:45 pm

Sitting by the shore where the bonfire was lit, eating fresh sea fish and tropical dried fruits The whisky has a strong body, rich flavor, and is not bad

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Нос	87	Peat, smoky, like a bonfire burned up by the seaside. Sea salt, salted fish, herbs similar to Mezkal, fermented fruits, lemons, light vanilla, lit pipes.
Вкус	87	Not particularly heavy peat, strong smoke accompanied by lively acidity, such as dried pineapple and mango. Light sea salt, ash, a little fermented yogurt, maltose sweetness. After adding water, there is a good fruit flavor performance.
Финиш	86	Peat, smoke, ash, sea salt, mango, roasted pineapple, whole wheat bread, a hint of vanilla

FoivosSoueref Expert Senior 88 20 jun 2023 10:01 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

RichardPsmith Expert Senior 88 27 feb 2024 3:28 pm

The aroma is fresh, lively, yet bodyful and interesting. Notes of herbs, smoke, excellent balance for its degree! The taste is strong and powerful, but framed and does not stand out - sweetness, sea notes, peat and smokedness and that’s all. So far, according to 12 years of DSR, the most delicious!

MaltVader Connoisseur 89 26 apr 2024 11:53 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

mihatozzz Expert Senior 88 25 jul 2024 12:29 pm

Very good, but it is flatter, less varied than the releases of 17 and 18. Are special releases really turning into dull shit?

нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

Mugis Expert Senior 91 11 feb 2025 7:21 pm

LukasJakubDrabek Shoplink Moderator 90 17 apr 2025 10:00 am

This time I tried the Special Releases 2021 samples. Three times, the first time half-blindly, because I knew it was from SR 2021. The order finally crystallized for me as follows: 1. Lagavulin 12yo - 90 points 2. Singleton of Glendullan 19yo - 87 points 3. Talisker 8yo - 86 points 4. Oban 12yo - 84 points 5. Mortlach 13yo - 82-83 points 6. Cardhu 14yo - 81 points 7. Royal Lochnagar 16yo - 75 points I only noted the following about Lagavulin 12yo: excellent, around 90 points. Otherwise, a classic 12yo that has never disappointed me. The clear winner of SR 2021.

bcz001 Member Junior 89 23 jul 2025 11:11 am

xuhui666 Expert Senior 87 30 jul 2025 9:48 am

Not bad, not bad, not bad, not bad! This is the refreshing one I like.

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Нос	87	Refreshing peat, lemon peel, sweet herbs, seaweed, sea water, relaxing, spicy cinnamon,
Вкус	88	Sweet, smoky, herbal, apple, a touch of mezcal, licorice, mint, ocean, lemon
Финиш	86	Medium-long, herbal sweetness, refreshing, lemon peel, spicy

WhiskeryTurnip Connoisseur 81 05 jun 2026 8:22 pm

Smoke, salt, and lumber— were we building longboats or outriggers on the shore? Wood, tar, and hessian kept that imagine front of mind as more subtle layers of citrus rind, vanilla, menthol, and wormwood appeared. A touch of glue and turpentine provided a chemical or medicinal edge. Medium-bodied on the palate, the flavors were similar, though buttery citrus came to the fore leaving charred wood, tar, hessian, sand, and salt further in the background with peeled oranges. We took a break from shipbuilding to dine on buttery rolls, clotted cream, and rhubarb preserves. Toward the end came black pepper and a touch of motor oil. The finish was long and buttery with ash, sand, pepper, and sea. Surprisingly balanced, the aroma was a touch odd and not altogether composed, but everything fell into place on the palate. I was surprised how well the spirit felt integrated, while some of the Lagavulin I have had lately were quite peppery, this saved those elements for a mild finale. This was incredibly buttery on the palate. Though the peat shy may still find it a bit acrid or even bitter at times, I thought it was wonderfully composed. Overall, this was one of the few times I found the aroma of a whisky less than desirable, but the palate full of fun.

martinseco Expert Senior — 01 nov 2021 1:47 pm

I can only agree with FCBayernMuenchen1900: The current price is outrageous and ridiculously high. Where's the common sense? Price and performance do not go together here. After all, we are not even told how many bottles have been filled in the first place!

Seanzhang Connoisseur 88 12 nov 2021 3:49 am

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

Ficelli Connoisseur 90 16 nov 2021 8:10 pm

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

DannyDram Connoisseur 90 21 nov 2021 10:37 am

Peaty, smoky, ash, roasted orange peel, iodine, roasted aromas, citric, medicinal. Creamy, grainy, strong body, warming, piquant, pronounced intensity. Little depth, a little masty.

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

Mane140486 Expert Senior 87 09 dec 2021 2:20 pm

On the nose there are hints of sand, algae, boat ropes, salt, iodine, lemons and a little bit of medicine Sandy beach, ropes of tar, with sea spray and iodine bandages. On the palate it is oily, a distinct note of peat is immediately felt, then comes the malt, salted and slightly burnt caramel, seafood, a strong note of chilli, brine and green citrus. Final: medium long, with hints of tar, slightly acrid smoke, wood and lemon. Definitely less sweet than that of 2020.

Dram Dracula Connoisseur 90 16 dec 2021 2:53 am

Pure Lagavulin power, as perfectly illustrated by the label. To be honest, I cannot tell how the 2021 compares to previous years since I am not tasting any side by side, but I do know that the 12yo is damn consistent year after year after year. This is balanced for what it is, full of oomph, full of pungent peat, somewhat creamy even, and it has that slight seasalt/hint of sourness/herbacious quality that just makes this a winner. Quite sweet also... not fruity but more sugary lemony liqueur. I bought two bottles. I will drink one. And I will gift the other to a favorite relative of mine (meaning I'm not totally convinced this is *that* special, despite someone famous giving it a 92 points). Still, a 90 in my book is special enough!

yarikovsky Expert Senior 88 17 dec 2021 10:23 am

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

aphex Connoisseur 89 04 feb 2022 12:00 am

I usually found the 12 yo releases very good but a tad too sweet. There is still some sweet peat in this one but it's more balanced. A simple clean but very good Lagavulin.

SwiftyMcVeigh Expert Senior 88 25 feb 2022 7:17 pm

Good Lagavulin, unfortunately no longer the price-performance ratio.

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Нос	88	Greasy barbecue smoke, behind it citrus and meadow herbs. Moss.
Вкус	89	sea salt, floral, moss. Strong peat smoke. Barbecue, dry malty. You don't notice the alcohol strength.
Финиш	88	Longing. Barbecue smoke, ash, earthy-mossy.

Retro Expert Junior 88 07 mar 2022 9:05 pm

нос 86 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

Spekkhogger Connoisseur 92 28 mar 2022 7:12 pm

нос 91 · вкус 93 · финиш 91

FluidSunshine Connoisseur 89 15 apr 2022 10:55 pm

WhiskyWitold Expert Senior 89 18 jun 2022 10:33 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

JoshNRW Connoisseur 88 30 dec 2022 3:22 am

A very good, simple Lagavulin. No errors and very good for the key data. I'm missing the special and for me this is just a very good young cask strength standard that reflects flavors of an Islay whisky from the bourbon casks.

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Финиш

.5 The mouthfeel is oily and there is a development between sweet, peat smoke and wood. But again not particularly complex. The finish is medium long, but also a lot of alcohol that stuns.

DramSlayer Connoisseur 89 30 jan 2023 10:41 pm

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

FCBayernMuenchen1900 Member Senior — 18 apr 2023 5:24 pm

As long as this whisky is that expensive, I am not going to buy it. I really cannot understand that people are paying that much money for a simple 12 year old whisky at cask strength without even thinking about it. It is definitely not worth 130 Euros or even more. There is a lot of whisky out there that gives you much better value for your money. 1 example is Arran 18 ! years old. Is anyone waking up now ?

magic_slim Connoisseur 90 29 jun 2023 10:52 pm

Color: White wine Summary: Excellent Lagavulin - recommended, but you must be a peat lover.

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Нос	88	Very mineral with decent notes of peat, lemon zest and sea spray.
Вкус	94	Powerful and bold from the first mouthfeel with strong flavors. Breathtaking, when swallowed. Dominated by smoky notes and lemons. Spicy ginger, licorice, peat-smoke and lemon zest. In the beginning there is some sweetness in the mouthfeel, but soon it becomes very dry.
Финиш	88	Long, warming from deep inside. Spicy and very dry. Peaty with plenty of strong black tea.

Johnny_Starkiller Expert Junior 86 05 nov 2023 9:49 am

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

alex..w..fan Connoisseur 85 27 dec 2023 1:31 pm

21+ 20 20 20 81+ From the opening, - Light ethereality, the nose is smoother than in the releases of 2019 and 2020, which were opened at the same time, but... but then the taste and aftertaste were upset, this whisky clearly requires time. Ok, I'll give him a good breath, that usually helps!) final update - he breathed until March 14, 2024 - yes, it became better, but not dramtically, too much charred oak, ok, this bottle never “sank”, it happens...

clyne_loganar Connoisseur 86 30 jan 2024 8:05 am

KIMCHIBaby Connoisseur 87 21 may 2024 3:10 am

21SR is more refined and restrained than 22SR

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 87 10 jun 2024 8:36 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Fdu17 Expert Senior 89 18 jun 2024 7:41 pm

Sapfiwhisky Expert Senior 88 06 jul 2024 3:28 pm

Jamie McDubh Connoisseur 87 02 aug 2024 9:59 am

A great Lagavulin without any ifs or buts.

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Нос	87	Sea salt - peat smoke - grapefruit - sea spray - after a while it becomes subtly fruity and in the meantime aromas of herbs
Вкус	87	Sweet - gentle - peat smoke - creamy - ash - after the 2nd sip comes chili spiciness - alcohol well integrated
Финиш	86	Long - peat smoke - maritime - chilli

bobigr Expert Senior 89 25 sep 2024 8:34 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

red71 Connoisseur 89 14 feb 2026 12:40 am

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

WiltChamberlain Connoisseur 91 05 oct 2021 10:05 pm

нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

ThorstenH Connoisseur 87 21 nov 2021 9:03 pm

I was concerned that the rating for a 12 year old was too hyped, but I was pleasantly surprised. Excellent bottling. 86-90 – Wow, really good one, needs a bottle

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Нос	89	Soft, round, slightly nutty.
Вкус	88	Nutty, spicy, strong.
Финиш	83	It tingles a little from the strength. Light cognac taste.

whiskyfan_olli Expert Senior 93 23 nov 2021 8:58 pm

нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 93

Monstruo Expert Senior 89 11 dec 2021 6:58 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

sakis Connoisseur 89 06 jan 2022 2:57 am

нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 88

whiskystore Expert Senior 91 08 jan 2022 5:40 pm

Pure, crisp and mineralic

DrunkDude Expert Senior 86 19 jan 2022 4:34 am

scbp-6254, the peat degree seems to be lower than in previous years. It is now known that this year's barrel smell seems to be weaker, so in comparison, the possibility of a sharp reduction in peat degree does not seem to be small.

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Нос	88	Moderate peat, slightly fragrant or even pit mud? The rest of the flavors are more subtle and less concentrated, including caramel, roasted corn, white popcorn, egg yolk pudding, white flower, sea salt, green apple.
Вкус	85	Fresh fruit orientation, but with a subtle fruity taste, barley sugar, maltose, sweet peach juice, green apple, apple peel, peat in the middle, straight smoke, burning wood, low iodine flavor, full of lemon peel. The alcohol is medium, the oily feeling is medium to low, the performance is sharp, sweet and sour, highly stimulating, microscopic, heavy astringency, the tongue is pierced on both sides, the bubbles are strong, and the concentration is not strong on the two sides. p85b86
Финиш	85	Bubbles, slight hemp, leather stems, fermented wort, no ash, but a strong beer flavor. 85

Natanya Member Junior 96 22 jan 2022 8:55 am

Super apart!!

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Нос	92	Heavily smoky, tar-like a bit intense in terms of tar smoke smell.... but this one gives a nice contrast when tasting
Вкус	98	lots of sweet smoke and more lemon, slightly spicy taste of olives and sea salt, slightly bitter roasted wood, and peat, soot and coal….very special whisky
Финиш	98	salty/slightly salty , smoky , tarry . sweet touch of barley malts, bitter chocolate flavor and lemon.

JimJaws Expert Senior 90 23 feb 2022 9:41 am

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 91

domani Connoisseur 91 12 mar 2022 8:18 pm

Multifaceted smoke, silky mouthfeel framed by a subtle note of wood, a first-class Lagavulin - 02/27/2022

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Нос	91	Warm, enveloping, sweet, smoke accompanied by a glowing charcoal note, nice salty-creamy aroma, anchovies in olive oil, citrus note, vanilla paste
Вкус	91	Mouth-filling, powerful, salty, smoky, freshly crushed pepper, brown sugar, oily and silky, it spreads and sails in the mouth, you struggle to swallow but the oak kicks in
Финиш	90	Long, powdered sugar, cotton candy, warming smoke, herbs, steaming salt crust

DimiIkon Expert Senior 88 24 mar 2022 5:33 pm

Blind Tasting: March 2022

butt Connoisseur 91 06 apr 2022 1:41 pm

нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90

DRAGNEWBIE Expert Junior 87 08 may 2022 4:20 pm

Laga 12sr, whose Webe score has gone to Mars I was curious and was thinking about buying it, but I felt expensive, so I got what I didn't buy in exchange. Nose: Pete, alcohol kick welcomes me. There seems to be a smell like green apples behind it, but it's hard to keep up with it. Palette: It has a good body and good strength. I think it's because the weight class of alcohol is different from the Lagade I drank today. It was hard on the nose, but it goes well in the mouth. That's great. The bitter taste is also very weak. Finish: Weak, leaving a lingering aftertaste of feet and green apples. Overall Review: A delicious and well-made drink. The alcohol is great, but there aren't many off-notes. The biggest downside is the price. The price is reasonable in Korea, but it is expensive if you buy it directly from overseas. In conclusion, the Weebe score is 'to some extent', and the price is reasonable.

wisekyofcourse Connoisseur 89 30 aug 2022 7:40 pm

There is Caol Ila, Ardbeg, there is the typical Lagavulin taste! nose: fresh peat, wet spray, a medicinal side, there is salt, salted fish, a meaty return, fresh and cooked lemon peppery spices, it's also sweet, buttery and on chocolate fat stuffy: sweet, intense sweet peat, fruits on candied citrus fruits, there is this meaty return which gives relief in the mouth, the velvety lemon, the spices which make the scents explode, it's agreed and terribly good, addictive; a whisky is simply that: the return to humidified fish crates, to the seaweed fire warming sailors on their sea trip, the dry oak, sweet, creamy vanilla, sweet candied fruit, a little malt, nuts, cocoa final: long, intense, maritime, meaty, candied fruit, more ashy on the finish

LordIslay Expert Senior 87 16 oct 2022 6:55 pm

Lagavulin; what else?!

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Mordeth Expert Senior 90 20 dec 2022 9:25 am

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90

Eisieisbaer08 Expert Senior 87 01 apr 2023 10:38 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

Hegu Connoisseur 72 16 aug 2023 11:27 pm

Diageo's annual cask-strength whisky line Lagavulin 2021.

Silverfox245 Expert Senior 88 11 mar 2024 9:34 pm

light golden, ...in the nose peat and smoke, seaweed and iodine, like a gentle breeze from the sea, light spice of white pepper and bright fruits ...on the tongue sea salt, campfire smoke and peat, spicy white pepper, very strong, mineral, honey and salt, very deep layers... Medium to long finish of bright, sweet grapes mixed with salt and smoke... Very tasty ????

CellarToberi Expert Senior 95 04 may 2024 4:01 pm

Flawless scotch, except for the price. Matured in refill American oak casks. Non-chill filtered. Not coloured. Thick slow primary legs. Slowly forming secondary legs. Droplets. Holds water well. Advanced level whisky.

katarn_rb Connoisseur 87 19 may 2024 9:46 pm

Tasted during the "Islay King 2024" blind tasting: Lime peel, green apple, pears... all properly smoked. Very maritime with smoked eel.

WaltFebby Expert Senior 88 07 jun 2024 2:55 pm

gaboruso Connoisseur 89 27 sep 2024 7:19 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

whiskyGG Expert Senior 83 06 jan 2025 6:57 am

нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

anter Expert Senior 87 15 jan 2025 10:41 pm

A truly super “no-nonsense” peated whisky. Although the super nuances of peat are ahead of the distillate, the balance achieved, the degree of iodizedness and so on make this whisky extraordinary. The price is a bit more complicated. The price abroad is a bit too high, but that shouldn’t be a reason for those who like this type of whisky not to buy it. The price in Turkey is like free. Extraordinary quality. Super whisky. Price performance: Medium-good. Would I buy it again?: Yes.

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Нос	86	A super peaty nose. Seashells, iodine and moss. Medicinal and smoke. Band-aid. Burnt and earthy touches. Wet soil and clay. A slightly leafy lively side. 1-2 notes reminiscent of umami. The fresh side adds serious balance and drinkability. Burning wood, coal. A delightfully peaty nose, refill barrels have paved the way for the peaty distillate
Вкус	88	An extraordinary balance considering the alcohol level. Very low burning, zero bitterness. Light sweetness. Super peat nuances, really a super experience for a peat lover. 12 years old, it has reached the right maturity. Light red apple note with sweetness from below. Balanced despite the peat being intense; does not overwhelm. Iodine decreases a little on the palate and reaches a full enjoyable level. Still quite kelpy. Super complexity. Really enjoyable. Super
Финиш	86	Lots of smoke and coal at first, over time slightly sour coal is given over. Medium length, medium intensity. A herbal side; Burnt rosemary. As I mentioned before; the bitterness and pungency being under control makes it really enjoyable. Despite everything, it does not get as high a score as the palate in my eyes because it is not very complex.

Dirac Connoisseur 88 14 mar 2026 5:11 pm

It's great. The quality is good for the price.

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Нос	88	Seaside bonfire
Вкус	89	Oil balance
Финиш	88	medium and long

DLi Expert Senior 89 29 mar 2026 5:32 pm

Andante Member Senior 88 30 jun 2026 4:32 pm

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Нос	87	Malt, a faint painty smell from new oak barrels, the smell of new barrels.
Вкус	89	Sweet, with a reasonably low alcohol content, accompanied by a woody ash feel, bright but slightly dirty yellow fruit sweetness.
Финиш	87	The aftertaste is rather short, but it's spicy, sweet, and quite pleasant.

Vmarcinv Connoisseur 89 27 oct 2021 10:29 pm

fresh, mineral lagavulin, smoke probably lighter than i thought it would be, nice, some apples, seaweed, ash, herb piper, brine, at the end some soot and a burned fire good lagavulin keeps the level as previous 12 CS

KonstUA Connoisseur 88 30 nov 2021 8:40 am

Nose 22, taste 22, finish 22, balance 22

alex..w..fan Connoisseur 85 30 nov 2021 10:39 am

20 22 21 21 84 - from the opening - not bad for a drink in winter, but with such a young nose there can be no high score ... stood, breathed, and everything became very good, and a good nose showed up) knowledgeable people say that all Lags 12 should be allowed to breathe well, once again I was convinced of this: 22 22+ 21 22 87+

zzs0529 Expert Junior 90 05 dec 2021 10:57 am

Evaluation: Lagavirin 12 with the same style, the impact and pleasure of the young peat is still likable

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Нос	91	Smell: The full oily feeling is mixed with the sweetness of malt, the peat is prominent, mixed with the flavors of lemon pie, brown sugar and even sweet white wine; the latter part has evolved a nutty aroma with oil, fresh pine nuts, almonds, and passion fruit ；
Вкус	90	Entry: First the sweetness of maltose, then the impact of peat, but without losing the texture of cream, the tropical fruit flavor exploded afterwards, and the spicy and smoky flavors of white pepper linger in the mouth;
Финиш	89	Ending rhyme: sweetness and pepper continue, a touch of bacon's grease and saltiness.

Saftkenner Connoisseur 89 12 dec 2021 4:42 pm

Great bottling, which I would easily accept if I were older. Elegant, even without a slight sherry influence.

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Нос	88	Nice, fresh and mineral-like smoke. A fire in a hut on the beach. In addition, fine citrus notes, a hint of smoked ham, sweet barley, green apple, light vanilla, fine oak spice.
Вкус	90	Nice powerful start, full of body. Sweet smoke, lemon, vanilla, honey, leather, coffee-flavored chocolate, dried orange slices, pepper, nice oak flavor.
Финиш	89	Medium-long finish. Ash, sweet malt, espresso, sea salt.

Georges Connoisseur 91 27 dec 2021 7:14 pm

Matured on refill American oak

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	90	Peat smoke, coastal notes, bacon, limes, sweet malt, pepper, olives, seaweed
Вкус	91	Peat smoke, sweet toffee, spicy (black pepper, chilli), citrus, fruity (limes, lemons), oaky
Финиш	91	Long, smoky, salty, oaky, spicy (pepper), sweet, citrus

besar Connoisseur 90 14 jan 2022 1:01 pm

нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 91

MythologiaFennica Member Junior 90 10 feb 2022 12:20 am

нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 88

Larry411 Expert Senior 77 11 feb 2022 6:08 pm

Ocean water, limestone, sand, hint of unsweetened caramel, oak, a sugared bitter lactic taste like skim milk that's been left out too long (and sugared), which is gross. The ABV integrates well. I much prefer the standard Lagavulin 16 and their 2022 12 year old Feis Ile. My enjoyment of drinking this is 59/100, but if it wasn't for the rotten milk taste, I'd give it an 88/100. Overall, I'll give it a 77/100, but I wouldn't drink this again if given for free.

TimkoT Connoisseur 87 09 mar 2022 8:48 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Hrexxi Expert Junior 89 10 apr 2022 6:20 am

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Нос	90	The beginning is a charming smoke smell of laga，Then pineapple, passion fruit, balanced sweet and sour, perfectly integrated with smoke, sea salt. A while，there are sour branches, with the smell of disinfectant in the smell of oak.
Вкус	89	Oily, smoked sea salt and pineapple juice, like salty olives, a little spicy.wooden bitterness
Финиш	89	tobacco, oak, malt fragrance left after drinking beer, and the taste of disinfectant are faint

Gil firth Expert Senior 90 27 may 2022 3:01 pm

Good. Love it. Powerful. Lemon, herbal, peat, smoke, maritime big time, vanilla. Great price i think. They can take me more :)

Calmar Connoisseur 89 14 jun 2022 7:13 am

Cheerful, dense, full-bodied, young, but very delivering whisky, well balanced, drink, a palette of derivatives and depth are not impressive, but not bad enough, he takes not this.

gooos Expert Senior 88 16 oct 2022 4:00 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Jimbeau Connoisseur 89 14 dec 2022 10:26 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89

Fdu17 Expert Senior 89 26 dec 2022 9:37 pm

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 91