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The Islay representative in the 'Classic Malts' series is a deep, dry and exceptionally peaty bruiser. Probably the most pungent of all Islay malts, Lagavulin is not for the faint-hearted but inspires fanatical devotion in its many followers.
Runner Up in TWE's Whisky of the Year 2014.
Style
- Body
- Richness
- Smoke
- Sweetness
Character
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Orange
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Pineapple
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Brine
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Kippers
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Smoke
Lagavulin 16 Year Old Reviews
Tasting Notes
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Tasting Notes by David Broom for Whisky Advocate
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Comment:
Lagavulin is a classic example of how smoke isn't a blunt instrument that covers everything in a fog, but an element that works with all the flavours produced in distillation and maturation. Lagavulin isn't 'smokey,' its peat moves into a weird territory of Lapsang Souchong tea and pipe tobacco, fishboxes and kippers. It smells of laurel and light cereal, but is always sweet. The palate shows more creosote, with hints of kelp and a little touch of iodine. Complex.
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Score:
92 Points
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316 Customer Reviews
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The best whisky I have tried in my life. It is very hard to find in my region, so I get it when I travel.
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This is exactly what I was looking for.
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Powerful, complex and satisfying. A great whisky for a cold day.
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Comforting smoke, with a slightly sweet after taste. Wonderful Islay malt
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What is there to say about this that hasn't been said before? Smoke, full of citrus, salt, mild brine, oily, and burned pipe tobacco. Impeccably balanced, almost to a fault, but never boring.
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This may be the most smoky whisky you'll ever try. It can be a bit overpowering.
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Quite simply my favourite whisky.
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Smoky, sweet, savory in a well balanced Islay whisky.
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Personally I found this to be horrid.
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It's complicated. Full of peat and smoke, but with so many other flavours and notes. Not the easiest to drink, but probably one of the most rewarding.
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This is quite remarkable. I recently purchased a bottle to try after much deliberation, as I'm not big on peaty malts. However, the lapsang souchong smokiness works wonderfully with the sweetness, which I actually prefer over the aforementioned tea. I'd certainly buy this bottle again
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Magic in a glass
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Greatest scotch in my book!
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A remarkable Scotch with exquisite smoky, peaty nuances that tingle on the tongue with strong lingering flavours on the finish. Not for the faint of heart.
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Smoke and iodine nose, with a wonderful briny palate. Awesome stuff.
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The single worst, most peat-mossy scotch I ever wasted my money on. The peat definitely does move in a weird direction on this on – not at all what I expected. Like a good smooth scotch, but not this one. Unfortunately not even worthy as a mixer.
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I was blown away by this scotch. Smooth, smoky and perfectly balanced.
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One of my all time favorite tipples, love the smoky peatiness of it.
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Outstanding whisky, but maybe not for casual scotch drinkers.
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Great whiskey!
