The Lagavulin Lg1 SMS Elements of Islay is a unique whisky bottle with an alcohol content of 56.8% and a volume of 500ml. This expression from Speciality Drinks Ltd hails from one of Islay's most renowned distilleries, Lagavulin, known for its rich and elegant style. This particular release, bottled in 2009, showcases a younger and feistier mix of bourbon and sherry casks, offering a distinctive and thrilling experience for whisky enthusiasts. On the nose, this whisky presents a delightful combination of cereal and smoke, with notable aromas of crushed barley, porridge oats, and creamy cranachan. Additional hints of damp peat, coal-fired stoves, and old cardboard add depth, while a drop of water introduces more sweetness and brings out a rich flapjack character. The palate is intense and complex, featuring a crisp, smoky profile with pepper and honey crashing against the taste buds. Layers of tropical fruit, grapes, bitter almond, pine nuts, chestnut, and lightly burnt toast emerge, but are soon overtaken by robust waves of smoke. The mouthfeel is clean and sharp, making it dangerously drinkable when diluted with water. The finish is long and warming, with the peppery notes gradually fading to reveal a dry, sticky resin, combined with a nutty character. Salty and peaty elements persist, mingling with licorice and sugar, evoking the essence of licorice-flavored marshmallow. This expression's rugged depth and sweet notes make it an appealing choice for a rainy day hike, or just a cozy night in. Despite being one of the few independently bottled expressions from Lagavulin, the Lagavulin Lg1 SMS Elements of Islay stands out as an exuberant and engaging dram that offers a unique and exciting taste experience for whisky lovers.
This whisky features a mix of cereal and smoke, with notes of crushed barley, porridge oats, creamy cranachan, damp peat, coal-fired stoves, tropical fruit, grapes, bitter almond, pine nuts, chestnut, and lightly burnt toast.
This whisky is crisp and intense, making it enjoyable neat, but it also opens up beautifully with a drop of water, which brings out more sweetness and exotic fruit notes.
This expression is a younger, feistier mix of bourbon and sherry casks, bottled independently by Speciality Drinks Ltd, offering a unique taste profile compared to other Lagavulin releases.
The Lagavulin Lg1 SMS Elements of Islay is a truly engaging whisky that stands out for its youthful vigor and complexity. The interplay of cereal, smoke, and sweet notes, particularly when diluted, makes it a delightful and dynamic dram. It's perfect for both seasoned whisky lovers and those looking to explore the depth of Islay whiskies.
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