Only 3,000 Bottles Produced

The 2015 Lagavulin Jazz release is the annual special edition offering from the distillery in honor of the Islay Jazz Festival. It carries no age statement, but the youngest whisky included is 12 years old. A mix of refill American oak and European oak casks were utilized. A total of 3,000 bottles were made available for the release.

Tasting Notes:

NoseSmoky citrus, nutty cereal, ham and cola.

PalateSalted caramel, dried fruit, barbecued apple and citrus.

FinishMarine peat, oak spice and fruit and nut.

“There was more sherry in earlier Jazz Lagavulins. Now, Im a sucker for both styles.” – Serge, Whisky Fun (91 Points)

“The nose offers red fruits, apricots, honey, all in addition to salt and smoke. Plenty of sherry influence on the palate as well, with nuttiness and more plums and dark red fruits. Pepper and spice factor in on the finish, as smoke and peat return as well. Smooth, long and big finish. Those sherry casks are the dominant player in this one.” – Jake Emen, Distiller (95 Points)