Lagavulin 26 Year Old Special Release 2021 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml

The oldest expression from Diageo's 2021 Special Release, this is a 26 year old single malt from the mighty Lagavulin! Interestingly, this expression has been fully matured in first-fill Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks, making for a flavour profile that boasts powerful peaty notes and intense sherried boldness. This is a huge whisky. Also, with the 'Legends Untold' theme running from the 2021 Special Releases, the label features a rather proud lion on the label, seemingly guarding some treasure...

Nose: Dried fruit, pungent smoke, cured meats and touch of varnish. A truly mighty nose.

Palate: Sweet toffee, and Jamaica cake notes, layered with wood fires and coal dust. Quite prominent mouth-gripping tannins like a really old Cognac.

Finish: Thick with salted caramel and cigar ash.