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Lagavulin 12 43% bottled 1979

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Reviewed 13 June 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Islay
Bottling type
Official Bottling
ABV
43%

Definitely a good 12yo dram, despite being bottled at 43%, and definitely well represents whiskies from the 60/70s.

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Amber Room Review

Lagavulin 12 43% bottled 1979

13 June 2026
89

Definitely a good 12yo dram, despite being bottled at 43%, and definitely well represents whiskies from the 60/70s.

Nose

Subtle & light meaty smoke, earthy, herbal tea

Body

Delicate balance of smoky & sweet, the body is not too full but good enough considering the 43%, oily, chocolates, ashy, gets a tad sweet towards the end

Finish

Medium finish, the sweetness lingers, slightly bitter aftertaste

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