Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition
Nose: Peat,
pencil shavings, damp oak logs, crashing coastal waves, a burning
bundle of old newspapers, iodine, smoke infused sherry, tea soaked prunes, sultanas, stewed
forest fruits, mixed citrus peel, salted caramel, a Lindt Excellence 85% dark
chocolate bar, Green & Blacks Organic vanilla ice cream, marzipan, Waitrose
Colombian supremo ground coffee and a vivacious whiff or two of something vegetal
Palate: Bacon
Frazzles dipped in Hockings Devonshire ice cream, wood spice infused treacle, smoke
from a beach bonfire, Blue dragon Thai sweet chilli sauce, dark chocolate
covered raisins, sherry and rum soaked sultanas, dates, tinned prunes, apple
and blackberry crumble, ground white pepper, a semi cremated Christmas pudding,
a puff-ette of cigar smoke and a thick crema topped cup of espresso.
Finish: A
bold brash and beautifully balanced bonfire-ette of a finish.
Summary: What’s
not to love?
