2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Lagavulin 12 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland), 57.8% abv, $139.00

97
Extraordinary,
Ultimate Recommendation

Tasting Note:

The pale straw color belies the power and intensity of this cask-strength bottling. Fire roasted lemon peel, bosc pear, and yellow plum swim in an iodine-rich, honeyed malt that lasts for a minute or more in the mouth.

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