New Release: Lagavulin Official Islay Jazz Festival 2016 for Distillery 200th Anniversary

Although it is non-age statement, it was well finished. Lagavulin LAGAVULIN OB Islay Jazz Festival 2016 and 200th ANNIVERSARY #1894 54.5% The aroma has some stimulation but also a viscous quality, like apricot jam, tree sap or honey, savory barley notes, seafood stock, smoky and powerful peat, rich. When drinking it, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that expands powerfully, with some stimulation and viscous texture, the rich sweetness of apricot jam, good oak, tree sap, young savory barley notes and seafood stock, strong peat with some iodine, very powerful, the aftertaste is long and pleasant. [Good/Very Good] Lagavulin releases a commemorative bottle each year for the Jazz Festival held on Islay. This is the latest jazz festival bottle released in 2016, which also marks the distillery's 200th anniversary. There is no vintage notation, so it is believed to contain younger spirit. As a result, there are some stimulating and sharp elements, but due to the blending skill, overall it has a well-balanced Lagavulin-like tree sap quality and viscosity. A fresh savory barley note is clearly felt, with a rich sweetness and good quality oak. The strong peat, typical of Islay cask strength, is also clearly felt, and the bottle has a house style that gives satisfaction.