Lagavulin 9 Years Old Cadenhead's Warehouse Tasting 59.5% 2007

Professional reviews

Serge Valentin (85)

Stuff that reminds us of the festivals indeed… This is Lagavulin. Colour: white wine. Nose: raw, ethanoly, on almonds and wood alcohol. We've known some vodkas… With water: some wool coming through, porridge, amateur scones, weissbeer… Mouth (neat): once again, the inherent sweetness of young Lagavulin comes out first, it is really the sweetest distillate on the island. Pears, orange drops, limoncello – smoked. The tarter, tighter lemon juice and a salty tang. Going towards margarita, my favourite cocktail (but I'm no cocktail guy either). With water: gets very sweet again. Bonbons and sweet flour, with a touch of camphor, which would add to the whole thing. Artisan pastis, that's nice too. You just had to wait… Finish: long, with rather a lot of dill, fennel seeds, pastis, celeriac… Well that comes unexpected, better late than never. Liquorice in the aftertaste. Comments: a funny young beast that took its time.