A good but not great whisky. Has the trademark fiery smoke and brine of lagavulin and the intensity of their cask strength offerings. Its on the vegetal side perhaps due in part to the virgin oak finish. Theres a bitterness and spiciness that pervades the palate and when combined with the brine reminds me of eating fresh olives. Its not unpleasant but also a bit overwhelming. Purchased this at the distillery so it will always be special to me but i wouldn’t seek out another. Which is probably for the best since i guess they only bottled like 6000 of these. Im predisposed against virgin oak. I think it completely overwhelms the spirit and lagavilin has such a lovely base its a shame to cut into it. That being said this is one of the best virgin oak scotches I’ve had. Guess if i wanted plain 12CS i fould just buy that release. Variery is good.
About this bottle
The 2022 Fèis Ìle bottling for Lagavulin is a 12 year-old single malt which aged in refill American oak and was finished in virgin American oak casks. It's bottled at 57.7% ABV. Only 6,336 bottles produced. This bottling marks the first Fèis bottling under new Distillery Manager Jordan Paisley.
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This one is not for the faint of heart, classic Lag and a tad hot with a little bit of bitterness, but after two glasses, this is one of the best I’ve ever had, very long and oily😋
So good, one of the best Lag12 ever had, balanced but strogn in all aspexts, nose is nice, strong long lasting finish, so good, make you thirsty
Salty and briny on nose, soft subtle peat on palate. Would probably buy but doesn't stand out.
Insanely smokey for a special 80th bday celebration
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