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Lagavulin 12 Fireside Tales в отзывах предстаёт классическим дымно-торфяным виски с морскими, цитрусовыми и сладкими нотами и длинным финишем, но мнения о сложности и цене расходятся — от похвалы до упрёков в простоте и дороговизне.
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В большинстве отзывов виски описывают как классический дымный и торфяной Lagavulin с морскими и цитрусовыми нотами, ванилью, солёностью и йодом, часто с длинным финишем; часть дегустаторов называет его сбалансированным между торфом и фруктами и лучшим в линейке Special Release 2024. Отмечают также плотный дым, морскую соль, солодовую сладость, маслянистую текстуру, ноты тёмного шоколада, мёда и специй, хорошую интеграцию крепости и согревающий финиш; встречаются ноты оливок, кунжута, трав, ментола, а также тона скипидара, кожи и жжёной резины. При этом часть отзывов указывает на простоту и отсутствие сложности, «молодость» с заметным алкоголем, тонкость с избытком перца, слабость вне дыма и быстрый горьковатый финиш; отдельно встречается мнение, что виски скорее «бурбонный» с меньшей дымностью, чем ожидалось, а добавление воды, по одному мнению, делает аромат «мёртвым» и упрощает вкус.
Мнения о сравнении с прошлыми выпусками расходятся: одни считают его сильнее двух предыдущих, другие — далёким от классических версий, а один отзыв называет релиз одним из самых слабых. Цена вызывает противоречивые суждения: при умеренной цене покупку считают оправданной, но при 100–150 евро и выше — слишком дорогой и завышенной относительно вкусовых качеств. Есть и более сдержанная оценка с ощущением «слегка горячего» вкуса и средней сложности.
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· 2026-10-08T07:02:47Z · источник evidence
Lagavulin 12 years, Diageo Special Release 2024, 57.6% alc. Aged in Bourbon barrels Nose: Sea salt, brackish water, bacon and old tires, awesome. Sour apple, citrus and then complex smoke aromas. Soot, old brick fireplace, wood ash, phenol, campfire on the beach, seaweed and oysters. Palate: Straightforward with lots of peat. Soot and ash, some coal and tar, a hint of iodine, shell limestone and oysters, citrus fruits and apples, maple syrup. Finish: Very long, continuing on its previous path. Peat, sea salt, pepper, seared scallop with a squeeze of lemon. Conclusion: Good starting point, reasonable bourbon barrels, no gimmicks. And the result is a super Lagavulin. 90/100 points (2024)
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
You're used to something different from Lagavulin. This special release from the distillery is one of the weakest I've had in my glass so far - 07.12.2024
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| Нос | 85 | The smoke is very restrained, citrus fruits, orange peel, fireworks, honey, sticky peach, spicy |
| Вкус | 84 | Creamy, nice campfire smoke, here you can feel the Lagavulin, white pepper, herb crust, oak spice, candied lemon peel |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium long, creamy, slightly smoky, lemon jam |
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нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
A dram from a distillery with very noticable notes that you would expect from them. The tears where very slowly coming down from the glass and good in color.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Solid dram.
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| Нос | 86 | rubber, smoke, peat, meat with chocolate, lemon, vanilla. |
| Вкус | 85 | smoke, lemon, peat, meat, full and fun, classic profile. |
| Финиш | 85 | a standard Lagavulin 12, meat, peat, smoke, coastal and full |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Pretty good
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| Нос | 86 | leather |
| Вкус | 89 | Oily and smooth fragrance base notes |
| Финиш | 87 | medium and long |
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нос 86 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
I had the pleasure of tasting this whisky at the Whisky Festival in Ghent, Belgium. Out of the 35 whiskies I sampled that day, this one stood out as a favorite. To keep my palate fresh, many of the cheaper options went straight to the bucket after just a few sips, allowing me to fully appreciate this gem even towards the end of the day. For me, this Lagavulin strikes the perfect balance between peat and fruit, with lovely notes of vanilla and coconut adding to its complexity. It's rich, sweet, and offers just the right amount of peat. I was surprised to see that the previous special edition only scored around 86 points, as that one was also fantastic!
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Diageo, here's a great example of a recurring, totally boring, but always functioning malt. Please more of this and less "stone throwing, chateaux, recharred, spiced whatever cask". Thanks! However, 90 euros would have been more than enough here.
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| Нос | 88 | Classic 12 year old Lagavulin, lots of smoke, a little sweetness, salty, bacony, maritime. Period. |
| Вкус | 88 | The same aromas from the nose, but now in the mouth. |
| Финиш | 87 | As always, quite long, lots of smoke, always wins against the toothbrush. |
I love lagavulin. This one is just a classic, strong, peaty, fresh, full. WOW, it is sooo good!
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Nothing wrong with this Lagavulin (except the price probably), but it seems to be rather simple. Especially when compared with the previous releases. The one wth the lion on the label was the last which I really enjoyed. Nonetheless this whisky is perhaps the best out of the 2024 lineup, that I was able to taste.
Simple but good... just too expensive...
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 84
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
A good example of choosing a single type of cask and allowing it and the distillate to marry - better than where loads of cask types are blended together. Even someone who isn't a big fan of peat would probably get on alright with this.
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| Нос | 85 | The alcohol sits well in the glass, with a gentle peat smoke coming to the fore - think burnt fruitwood. |
| Вкус | 86 | The mouthfeel is pleasant as it seems to coat the tongue - at first the taste is quite delicate - fruit forward with a nice hint of smoke - then the alcohol comes in and provides a fiery note - quite well balanced. |
| Финиш | 85 | Long with the peat lingering whilst the alcohol provides a gentle counterpoint - works well. |
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нос 86 · вкус 81 · финиш 83
Quite OK, but not meeting my expectations
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| Нос | 86 | Hay, almonds, honeydew, spices, pepper, marzipan, little citric, lemon peel, whiff of dough |
| Вкус | 85 | Oily, creamy, cereals, vanilla, almonds, marzipan, subtle sweetness, smoky, little herbs, spices, pepper, oak wood |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium long, warm, spicy, smoky, vanilla, oak wood |
aroma: smooth, peat, smoke, tobacco taste: harsh, dried fruit, smoke, nuts Nice smoke,
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German Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/VRSbXD1Z24A
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| Нос | 85 | The whisky appears very light (amber) in the glass and initially presents itself as a "young upstart." Aromas of fresh hay and buttery pear unfold, accompanied by a floral freshness and a hint of glue. A particularly striking image is that of "smoldering straw" or a "barn on fire." Over time, vanilla, wood, nut slices, and a subtle citrus note emerge. |
| Вкус | 83 | On the palate, this whisky is a "young wild one" that practically "took your breath away." It tastes intensely of grass, citrus, and light peat smoke. The texture is clean and offers notes of hazelnuts and almonds, combined with an unusual impression of "dust-covered apple slices" and lemon balm. Despite its 12 years, the character is described as rather simple but fundamentally honest, with the alcohol being quite noticeable. |
| Финиш | 82 | The finish is described as long and smooth. It displays an honest smokiness, paired with woody vanilla and late herbs. While one tester finds the finish somewhat "thinner" as the complexity diminishes, the other perceives new, fitting notes towards the end. |
On the nose: Pear, apple, peat smoke, wood tar, and creamy notes. Palate: A maritime character, with a fresh, salty sea breeze and coastal feel. The texture is delicate, with a slight oiliness and a dry mouthfeel. It starts sweet and salty, then leads into smoke and the taste of sea air. Finish: Medium in length with spice, smokiness, and a warm, dry sensation. It is full of rich flavor.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Diageo Special Release 2024 was quite disappointing, again. You wonder why so many bottles remain unsold on shelves. This Lagavulin was an exception, a great dram in line with iconic 12yo editions. Shy at nose, rich and powerful and palate, even better at aftertaste.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 87 | smoke, sweet, bourbon, elegant |
| Вкус | 89 | full body, sweet, complex, salty |
| Финиш | 89 | pleasant long, smoke |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Very sweet and spicy; vanilla, lemon custard cream and apples; not complex but pleasant with long finish.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
The aroma opens with campfire smoke, peat, medicinal minerals, vanilla and sweet apples. Further notes of lemon, lime and tropical fruits, as well as barley fermentation. The taste is mineral, iodine, with a sharp ashy smoke. Notes of seaweed, tart herbs, citrus, black pepper and sweet apples are noticeable. The aftertaste is filled with smoke, iodine, seaweed, black pepper and a slight fermentation. The sample leaves a more pleasant impression than the 2023 tequila experiment, but, nevertheless, simpler than the 2021 or 2022 releases.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
A solid bottling, this time a bit more classic, without any cask experiments. As a Lagavulin lover, I'm a bit disappointed with this bottling, even though I wasn't expecting much more anyway. The 2021 Special Release was still really good. Perhaps things will pick up again soon—hope dies last, after all.
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| Нос | 86 | The smoke sets the tone here. It has a lovely maritime character, but also brings with it a fair amount of ash. Seaside campfire, salty breeze, ash, tree bark, caramel, vanilla, mild citrus notes, pine cones, forest honey, orange zest, a hint of menthol, dried pineapple, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 87 | Powerful start, well-integrated alcohol. Very nicely full-bodied. Maritime, salty smoke, iodine, citrus notes, caramel, tangerines, ash, pineapple, brine, forest floor, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-length finish. Campfire smoke, ash, salt flowers, dried oranges, iodine, oak spice. |
Beautiful, and most importantly, delicious!!! Be patient and you will have a holiday! 22 21 22 22 87
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
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Simply excellent. Strong peaty intensity.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Not bad, but pepper, too much pepper, I think white, well not bad, but for a fan of imho... ok, didn't you have time to reveal yourself during the evening? well, that's it.. 21+ 21+ 20 21 85
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
88,50
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| Нос | 88 | |
| Вкус | 89 | |
| Финиш | 88 | 88,50 |
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| Нос | 75 | 7 // 7.5 Not very smoky at all, a lot of char and menthol, more bourbony than anticipated. Some stewed fruit, tropical especially pineapple. Apricot? Wood spice like cedar // there's the smoke and meat! |
| Вкус | 75 | 7.5 // 7.5 Tasty! Candied fruits (I'm stuck on pineapple) and loads of spice (cedar again). // More like a Lagavulin. Smoke is coming through a lot stronger, with some astringent notes. It's a thin whisky, but there's a load of spice. Charred oak? |
| Финиш | 70 | 6 // 7 Moreish, kinda strong. Muddled finish for me. // Dry smoke and citrus. Lasts a long long time. |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
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| Нос | 85 | Smoked peat, pineapple juice, herbs and roots, cream |
| Вкус | 86 | Sweet and sour roasted pineapple, licorice, citrus, lemon zest, heavily smoky peaty flavor, green apple |
| Финиш | 85 | Campfire, lemon seeds, bitter base, herbaceous wood |
A solid, tasty Lagavulin that hits all the classic notes. N: Citric. Phenolic. Vanilla. Milk Chocolate. Toffee. Salt. Lemon Barley Water. P: Intense. Fruity. Sweet. Peat. Iodine. Salt. Toffee. Vanilla Cream. Ash. F: Gentle Spice. Creamy. Peat. Salt. Medicinal. Pepper. Green Chilli. Vanilla. Bitter Herbs. Ash.
After two vintages that left me somewhat perplexed, my expectations were subdued. For me, Lagavulin is more than just smoke – it's that dark, oil-soaked depth already present in the new make spirit. Fireside Tales seems like an attempt to recapture precisely that. And indeed: there's more substance in the glass again. For me, Fireside Tales brings it back to the stronger Lagavulin line. It may not quite reach the heights of the great editions of past years, but it brings back the characteristic balance of dark smoke, maritime saltiness, and malty sweetness. Regarding pricing, one has to be realistic: Diageo is aware of the collector hype and prices accordingly. From a purely sensory perspective, the price is ambitious. Emotionally, however – and this is often the case with Lagavulin – one understands why one still buys it.
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| Нос | 88 | Dense, maritime smoke rises slowly – not aggressive peat, but warm and deep. Ash, wet driftwood, a touch of tar. Behind it, dark malt sweetness, caramelized sugar, a hint of raisin. With time, citrus zest and vanilla emerge, along with a slightly spicy oak aroma. Overall, more rounded and better integrated than the two previous editions. |
| Вкус | 89 | An oily start, immediately revealing that typical Lagavulin heaviness. Salted caramel meets dark smoke, roasted barley, and a subtle peppery heat. The sweetness is more pronounced than recently – not cloying, but structurally rich, almost honeyed. Leather, a touch of dried fruit, a hint of bitter orange. Finally, more depth and a sense of maturity. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long and warming. Ashy smoke lingers, accompanied by dry oak and a pleasant, slightly tart citrus note. Towards the end, a delicate hint of dark chocolate emerges. Not monumental, but significantly more complex than in the previous two years. Conclusion: A worthy representative of the distillery's DNA. Not revolutionary, but once again possessing that oily depth and structural sweetness that distinguishes Lagavulin from many other Islay malts. For me, clearly stronger than its two immediate predecessors – and finally a release that truly lives up to the Lagavulin name. |
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
In a side-by-side comparison: 73371 159352 262142 275795
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Excellent, sweet, intense smoke, you can even smell coals in the aroma. This is a really great shot. The taste is excellent, smoky, spicy dram
Lagavulin 12 Year Old, Special Release 2024 Fireside Tales, SMSW, 57.4%. 30ml sample at home, on a cold sub-zero night in November 2024. A nice paleish gold. Aroma is rusted metal, smoked white fish cooked in butter, more tarnished metal, just a small background hint of tomato paste. Body is lightly oily but also fizzy on the tongue. Taste is concentrated with a few things going on – you’re pulled in a couple of directions to start. Salted butter. Caramelised sweetness and again the smoked fish. Then a greater saltiness. Never really gets smoky as such – the finish is more meaty than smoky. Trace of menthol in the linger. Touches of banana bread later on, but thankfully the banana never takes over as it does in younger cheaper bottlings. I quite like this, but it’s not a stand-out whisky. Good concentration of flavour. I really like that it appears to be uncoloured. The finish is just a bit un-Lagavulin-like and there’s no lingering expansive smokiness. Decent though. 3.525/84 With 2ml of spring water into over 20ml of whisky, the aroma is stone dead. Body becomes more oily. Taste is simpler and loses its sweetness front- and mid- palate. Dry and minerally up front and then the caramel comes in with the light smoke. I like it with and without water, but water doesn’t really help it a lot other than body-wise. On the whole I definitely recommend not adding water to this one. I believe Lagavulin 16 is primarily refill casks and I think that works a lot better for the spirit. The first fill have just taken over a bit too much. Decent stuff but £150 is quite a lot to dish out when Laphroaig 10 CS is currently available at £55 on a Black Friday deal!
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
I even liked the 2022 Phoenix, even though opinions were divided on it. Better than the 2023, but a world away from a Lagavulin 12 in the classic, dark cardboard packaging or the 2021 Löwen. Even on special offer, it's too expensive for what it offers.
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| Нос | 82 | Somewhat restrained in the nose, typical Lagavulin smoke |
| Вкус | 84 | In short: clear smoke with water. The smoke is typical of Lagavulin, smoked bacon. However, the whisky lacks any other notes, no subtle fruitiness in the background. Apart from the smoke, it seems thin and insubstantial. |
| Финиш | 82 | The finish is quick and leaves a bitter smoky taste. Untypical for Laga 12. |
Nose: Sweet, fruity, smooth. Alcohol well hidden. Smokiness, landflakes, marzipan, sultanas, milk chocolate. Amol, ripe blueberries, lavender, peaches in syrup. Taste: Currants, fruits of the forest. Quite a lot of smoke, Sechuan pepper. Cigarette ash, BBQ sauce, aniseed, wet earth, old parched rubber. Finish: Long, expressive. Lots of oak, pepper, dark chocolate, burnt caramel. After a while, the softer accents characteristic of bourbon cask whiskies emerge from under the burn: vanilla, caramel, a touch of herbs.
22+22+22+22
Light, straw color. Oily structure.
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| Нос | 89 | Lots of citrus. Lemons. Lemon zest. Tropical fruits. Resin aromas. Resin. Pine cones. Needles. Pine bark offering. Then comes the smoke. Peat. Sea salt. Salted peanuts. Salted caramel. Tropical fruits reappear. Grilled mango and pineapple. Apples roasted over a campfire. Minerality. Toffee and fudge, but with salt. Orange peel. Menthol. A hint of spice. White pepper. On the second nose, creamy and vanilla notes emerge. |
| Вкус | 87 | Sea salt. Minerality. Sharp at the beginning. Ginger. Chili. Smoke. Peat. Pine needles. Pine shoots. Citrus. Grilled lemons. Lots of salt. Light oiliness. Salty caramel. Smoke. Definitely less sharpness on the second sip. More citrus. Lemons. Also more smoke and peat. Black pepper. |
| Финиш | 88 | Quite powerful. Peat. Seaweed. Sea-ness. Citrus. Grilled lemons. Tropical fruits, also in a grilled version. Grilled peaches and oranges. Burning campfire. Black pepper. Long finish. |
Max 86p strong smoke, long finish But no Wow
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
not very complex, lacks a bit of subtlety but still an easy and enjoyable dram
Damn, this is a very good and amazing smoke! Straightforward without any fancy frills! Fantastic whisky!
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Tasted this as a welcome dram at the Lagavulin distillery alongside the 2021 version of this whisky. Both were nice, but I preferred this one, which is a bit “dirtier” and more complex. Yummy!
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
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21,5+21,5+22+22
Boom! Enjoy Ladies and Gentlemen, this is what a real old school whisky from the island of Islay should look like!!! No fashionable, all-suppressing strong finishes, no illusions, just a pure and straightforward distillery spirit! This is what a real smoke whisky should look like, this is Lagavulin! In the aroma, a distinct, dense, massacre smoke, glowing embers, a certain amount of iodine, chocolate bitterness, soft vanilla and citrus freshness! In the taste, a distinctly smoky, spicy, oily bitterness, oak woodiness, malt, maybe caramelized celery, dark chocolate with something sweet at the very end! Thank you very much Lagavulin, this whisky is fantastic!!! Well done!
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
It's one of the sweetest and most delicious whiskies I've ever tasted. It begins with an intensely sweet wave of citrus that morphs into a smoldering fire, leaving you with a sweet, smouldering, slightly bitter, and slightly salty aftertaste. I drink it with about 2ml of water, which makes the flavor explode compared to no water. Without water, it's a bit more bitter and peat-like.
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| Нос | 90 | Fairly soft and delicate. You smell fruity citrus and vanilla with a subtle saltiness. The smoky notes are present rather than overwhelming. There's a hint of alcohol, but not overwhelming. |
| Вкус | 98 | An explosion of flavor. A wave of sweet citrus. The mouthfeel is incredibly delicious and coats the palate well. After a few seconds, the intense sweetness transforms into a smoldering fire. The image on the bottle is exactly what I envision. An intense pleasure and simply the best I've ever tasted in a whisky. |
| Финиш | 94 | A wonderfully soft, smoldering citrus note with a hint of bitterness. A long finish that leaves me craving another sip. |
Laga as I like it. Bourbon casks leaves this spirit authentic with sweet citrus, pineapple, yellow apples and lovely peat. Long delicious finish.
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comeback of lagavulin special release. Sweet gentle peat awesome
21 21 21/5 21/50
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Sladká, ovocně kouřová. Mango, fialky, antiperle. Kouř po spáleném klacku a popelu. V chuti sladká, medová. V dozvuku sušší a lehce dřevitě nahořklá. Slušná whisky.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Straightforward and youthful but effective: sweet malt and orchard fruit balanced by oak bite and soft smoke. The richness up front gives way to a drier, char-leaning finish.
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| Нос | 88 | Malty cereal with gentle smoke to start. Crisp apple and pear, a little alcohol prickle, then lemon zest. Light oak underneath and a soft floral lift. |
| Вкус | 86 | Peppery heat on entry. Rich, honeyed sweetness over oak and grain. Baked-apple character, the malt stays present, and a thread of smoke runs through. |
| Финиш | 87 | Long. Charry-bitter with a slight astringency, an echo of apple, cereal (breakfast-cereal vibe), and ashy smoke lingering. |
Anti-inflammatory drugs, roasted wood, baking, lemons, bananas, calligraphy ink.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
I had this blind from a sample Now that I know what this is and the price tag of £155 it's far too high and although nice not upto the price tag.
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
We find the classic nose of Lagavulin 12 years, fresh bourbon, iodine, vanilla and grapefruit, smoke rather fine and elegant despite the traces of tar. Cereals and hay, it is quite rustic finally. Notes of limestone, dry earth and speculoos. In the mouth, it is more on exotic fruits, roasted pineapple, papaya juice, mango, melted butter, perfectly integrated spices. Very long and explosive finish, liquorice, dark chocolate, brown tobacco, Belle Hélène pear, melted caramel, wood splinters. Coconut bark. This is not the best Lagavulin 12 Year Old I have tasted, the nose lacks a little complexity for my taste, but at least it is a real Lagavulin 12 Year Old, with a very recognizable character. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2024/12/lagavulin-12-yo-special-release-2024.html
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
It was the 8th sample, I think, but it didn't impress me. I'll have to try it again sometime. 21.5 each so far.
2024 presents a sweeter than expected version of the venerable lagavulin 12 yo cask strength, one of the 4 bottles that started my whisky journey some (not many) years ago (the other 3 were Highland Park 12, Springbank 15 and Ardbeg 10).. It’s still retaining that mineral, salty, lemony kick that is unapologetic in its delivery.. precise, almost surgical peat signature, with just a tiny bit of a bitter drop in the end, enough to keep it ashy, medicinal and stern.. but then the sweetness returns with the next sip, to keep things in flow.. superbly woody and herbal, with licorice (of course), but also basil, cumin and oregano.. loads of white pepper in the finish.. the nose is a story for another evening.. a story that begins with naphtalene, wax and salt water from a pickles jar.. i think i just convinced myself i should get a bottle of this ! it exudes old school charm, like a dry anecdote told by an old money, sarcastic Maggie Smith.. still, always benevolent and warm and very, very proper.. it’s whisky that generates a feeling of nostalgia, but nostalgia for what..? For youth, maybe, for vigor, for strength, for impetuosity.. for things that once were and can sometimes be remembered and relived! 89, scratching on 90 points out of 100 on my technical chart, but much, much more for the artistic impression.. god damn it, i had almost forgotten how freakishly good cask strength lagavulin can be!
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| Нос | 89 | As befits Lagavulina, medical smoke and a sea climate impose themselves, the herbalism dominates, warming ointment, Amol, mint, eucalyptus, thyme, sea breeze, it gets tarry - the smell of burning rubber, Lysol, gumoleon, leather, shoe polish, in all of this in the background you can constantly feel citrus fruits, lime and lemon. |
| Вкус | 87 | Rough, spicy, smoky, bitter, straw, young wood, ash, sharp mint, herbs, throat lozenges, eucalyptus, Halls candy, Septolete lozenges, albedo, lemon peel, bitter green apple. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium-long, combination of aroma and taste, again medicinal, like cigarette, manthol, albedo, lime, herbs, eucalyptus, tarragon, mint, thyme, white pepper, wood. |
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нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
After few "unsuccessful/dubious" experiments, Diageo finally decided to return to the classic we all know and love. Typical Lagavulin peat hits you right away. With few drops of water, a very nice balance of vanilla, honey, lemon, spice, peat and malt emerges. I can easily imagine that most whisky connoisseurs (that do not mind peated whisky) will score this somewhere between 87 and 89 points - based on their personal preference. A good Laga wort buying, if you can get it for a reasonable price. At 150 Euros, I would already be out...
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Ok, we have a Lagavulin 12y from ex-bourbon casks in the glass, and it is not a bad one! |
| Вкус | 89 | Sweeter than the nose has suggested. Medium complexity and viscosity. No off-notes. Still, I believe that the viscosity in older bottlings was a bit higher. |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium to long. |
This Lagavulin is really delicious. It has everything I like. There is smoke, citrus fruits, delicate bitterness with honey, vanilla and a long, pleasantly warming finish. Worth buying, but only if you get it at a promotional price.
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| Нос | 88 | dirty, phenolic, peaty, chimney soot, sweet, vanilla, loaf of bread straight from the wood-fired oven, honeydew apples, raisins, lemon peel, peach |
| Вкус | 89 | sweet, citrusy, bubblegum, all wrapped in peat smoke, delicate notes of heather honey, lemon, a bit of vanilla, caramel, toffee, grapefruit, bitter orange |
| Финиш | 89 | long, pleasant, sweet and sour, with grated lemon peel, orange, pleasantly warming with the aftertaste of young oak bast and birch sap, smoky in every part |
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 89 | Lemons, citrus, smoke and peat, some spices. |
| Вкус | 90 | Sea salt, minerality, pepper, forest and smoke |
| Финиш | 90 | Long and warming, ashes, oak |
I'm a huge fan of the Lagavulin DNA, and this one is a prime example. Smoky, maritime, gentlemanly, yet still gamey. A little more of this in the 16-year-old, and I'd only need one whisky in my life.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
one of the fruiter and sweeter Lagavulin 12 (compared to some recent ones). my personal favorite of the recent ones and the best for quite a time. yellow fruits. a very sweet version in comparison to recent others. are there tropical-ish notes? maybe... well integrated ABV (in previous versions I disliked the tangy and punchy alcohol) you can add water but you don't need to. thx to whiskysite.nl for offering this version for ~84 EUR well worth 'this' price. for 100/120+ too expensive and for 150+ waaaay too expensive.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 89 | Sesame paste, roots, ginseng, chalk, olives, picked lime. |
| Вкус | 89 | Ultra precision. Oily, thick texture. Olives, salt, tinned fish, sesame candy, pickled lime. |
| Финиш | 88 | Long and oily. More olives. |
seventh day of the advent calendar 2025, a pleasant revisit.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | lemon, meaty, smokey, honey, heather, hint of ash. |
| Вкус | 85 | some peat, pepper, smoke, bit of meat, slight hot. |
| Финиш | 85 | lemon, peat, some smoke, vanilla, honey. |
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
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