Lagavulin 1979 40 Years Single Malt Whisky

Lagavulin 1979 MM

Lagavulin

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
40 years
ABV
49.1%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Lagavulin
Distillation Year
11.01.1979
Bottling Year
18.03.2019

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€4,688.00(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Rowena Taylor

Rowena Taylor

May 15, 2026, 19:10:54

Firs sip’s like a warm hug, init? 🍯 Bit of that baked appIe vibe—no, pear? Yeah, defo pear. Spicy wee kick at the end, like cinnamon an a hint of oak. 🌳 Mouthfeel’s silky, almost oily? Lingers nice. Honey sweetness with a whisper of smoke. Not peaty, just… cosy. Reminds me of grandad’s fruit cake at Christmas, dunnit. 🎄 Second sip brings dried orange peel an a wiff of vanilla. Finish is long an gentle. Proper dram for a rainy evening. ☔ Might’ve typoed “caramel” but you get me. 🍮 Cheers, pal. Slàinte! 🥃

Ella Walsh

Ella Walsh

May 4, 2026, 19:21:05

Right, so first sip... hmm. 🤔 Nose is proper smoky, like a bonfire on a damp night. Then some sweet, fruity notes pop up – maybe a bit of orange peel? Taste is... wow. A bit spicy, that ginger zing. But it's balanced with this rich, malty sweetness. Almost like burnt toffee. 🍯 Finish hangs about nicely. A bit oaky, a hint of coffee grounds? Very moreish. 👍 Overall, a proper winter dram. Complex, a bit cheeky. Me likes.

Patrick Palmer

Patrick Palmer

May 3, 2026, 19:11:19

Mate, this whiskey's got a real smoky kick, like a damp bonfire in autumn. 😄 The peat hits ya first, but there's a sweet note underneath—honey or vanilla, I reckon. Feels warming on the way down, with a long, spicy finish. Quite enjoyabel for a cozy night in. 🌙 Oh, and a hint of fruitiness sneaks in, maybe dried apples or summat. Really smooth, though. Perfect for sipping slow. 😌

Sophie Ward

Sophie Ward

Apr 29, 2026, 14:01:15

Mate, this whisky's a real treat! Starts with a bonfire smoke vibe, like, super smoky 🔥. Then comes this sweet honey and a bit of green apple. Really smooth on the tongue, almost creamy. Finishes with a warm, long aftertaste that lingers nicely. Proper cozy for a winter night! 🍯😊

Duncan Adams

Duncan Adams

Apr 27, 2026, 13:12:22

Right then, poured a glass earlier 🥃. Nose hits with honey 🍯 and dried fruit 🍇. Quite nice. Palate is smooth, vanilla 🍦 and oak. Little spice at the back 🔥. Finish warms you up... lingeres nicely. Proper good for a quiet night. Cheers! 🍻

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