Lagavulin 2002 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old · 1977 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a burnished mahogany edge, a glossy bronze glow.

Nose

Opulent peat smoke rises with maritime brine and iodine, like a sun-warmed cliff edge by the sea. Rich sherry-spun fruit notes—fig, raisin, date—layer with vanilla, toffee and dark chocolate from the aged oak. A whisper of leather and toasted spice deepens the aroma, while a saline-amber core hints at the 25-year maturity and sherry-cask intimacy.

Palate

Powerful, velvety peat smoke envelops the palate, with briny iodine and cocoa-dusted sherry sweetness. Dark fig and prune mingle with espresso and toasted oak, while a mineral, peppery finish lingers with refined warmth.

Finish

An expansive, long finish of peat and sea air, with iodine and smoky embers fading into lush dried fruits and cocoa. Sherry cask influence glows on the palate, leaving a warm, resinous trail of spice, leather and a gentle, coastal sweetness that lingers well past the last sip.