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Batch 1 FactsABV: 57.8%/115.6 proofBatch Date: February 2007Tasting Notes: A full blast of massive peat smoke and seashore salt leads to a fading sweetness at the finish.Batch Quantity: 5,100 bottlesAvailability: Wherever Cask Strength is sold.
That would be interesting to try. Last Saturday I was given a bottle (thanks Tyson!) of Lagavulin Distillers Edition, very nice indeed. I compared it to a "standard" 16yo Lagavulin and the DE was at a much higher level of refinement, at least for my palette.
Has anybody compared the Laphroaig 10 to the Laphroaig Quarter Cask? I've had the 10 and like it but am thinking about trying out the Quarter Cask.
Another great Japanese is Yamazaki. Very much as you described the Yoichi in the flavor department--one thing after another with a long aftertaste. It's a little rough as far as burn goes, but otherwise incredible.
The 1993 Distillers Edition? Oh, man, that stuff is world class. After the first sip, I went and bought a couple more bottles. Much sweeter than any Lagavulin I've had, (and I've tried to find a bottle of everything Laphraoig and Lagavulin that makes it to the US), just heavenly.
I think it was Tokyo Station, but don't remember exactly. Somewhere in Tokyo.
Ah...that explains it. It is really hard to find here in the US. Someday I'll find a bottle!Peace, Lee
Lee, yes it is the 1993 Distillers Edition. I agree, it is lovely. Thankfully I just started the bottle so it will be around a while as I don't drink it very quickly and I have others that I like very much to switch off with. mike
If you got it in Tokyo it probably cost as much as an audio note amp.
I think the bottle was around $35 at the previous exchange rate.
I'm glad to the see the love for the Lagavulin DE! IMO it's one of the very best scotches I've had in the last 2 years.I picked up the Talisker DE recently, and after working through about a third of the bottle, I have to say it's pretty disappointing. I've had most of the DE bottlings from the various distilleries at this point all of them have been a letdown, except for the Lagavulin. Of course, the Lagavulin DE is so good, it makes up for all the rest!