The Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival 2017 whisky is a special bottling released to celebrate the annual Islay Jazz Festival. Bottled at a robust 57.6% ABV and presented in a 700ml bottle, this limited edition release saw only 6000 bottles produced, making it a coveted collector's item. This expression was carefully matured in a combination of refill American oak hogsheads and first-fill American oak barrels, leading to a sweet and characteristically peaty profile with intriguing notes of almonds, brazil nuts, pears, and smoked ham. Iain McArthur hand-selected this whisky, marrying together well-matured refill American oak and first-fill ex-bourbon European oak butts to craft a truly unique expression. Lagavulin, one of the three active distilleries on the southern coast of Islay, is renowned for its heavily-peated single malt whiskies. The distillery’s signature style is a harmonious blend of strong sweetness and pronounced phenolicity, resulting in a well-balanced and nuanced whisky. The Islay Jazz Festival is an annual event held on the picturesque island of Islay, where both visitors and locals enjoy a delightful mix of music, food, and whisky. This Lagavulin expression is a fitting tribute to this extraordinary festival, embodying its spirit and charm.
A total of 6000 bottles were released for this limited edition.
This whisky was matured in a combination of refill American oak hogsheads and first-fill American oak barrels.
This whisky has an ABV of 57.6%.
Aroma: yellow fruits, unripe acidity, strong sweetness, vanilla, light campfire smoke, kiwi, waxy, light roasted aromas
Taste: huge smoke, salt, spice, oak, cinnamon, dry, subtle fruit notes, gas stove undertone
Finish: salty, dry, spicy (cinnamon), smoke, tart, yellow fruits, acidic, light nut note
Overall: This Lagavulin expression starts with a surprisingly light and fresh nose dominated by yellow fruits and a blend of sweetness and acidity, with a hint of campfire smoke. The palate delivers a powerful burst of smoke and salt, balanced by spices and subtle fruit undertones. The finish is long, salty, and dry, with lingering notes of smoke, tartness, and a touch of nuts. Adding water can soften the initial impact, allowing the sweet and fruity characteristics to shine through.
The Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival 2017 whisky is an intriguing and complex dram, offering an exceptional blend of sweet, smoky, and salty notes. The initial impression may seem light and fresh, but the palate quickly explodes with intense flavors that are both challenging and rewarding. The addition of water reveals deeper layers, making this a versatile and fascinating whisky that is a worthy tribute to the vibrant spirit of the Islay Jazz Festival.
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