176 Customer Reviews

• 5
  Cesar L. 10 days ago

  Superb.!! The single malt for the single malt enthusiast. An outstanding Islay. Complex and delicious to the palate

• 5
  TFC 29 June

  It's a lovely companion after a long day.

• 5
  Anna May 23 June

  Mind blowing. Forget about the price range. I have tasted whinkys much more expensive -that are not HALF as good as this. It is dry and complex and I simply can't put it down. LOVED IT

• 5
  Steve T 23 June

  An absolute delight great aroma and a treat for the palate a fusion of tastes with a smokey peat overtone. Enjoy and savour

• 5
  Shane 22 June

  I'll preface this by saying my usual scotch/whiskey/bourbon preferences lean more towards the sweet and honey tones from brands like Suntory, from Japan. I'm not usually a "scotch person" because sometimes the peat overtones can be a little overbearing, and the smoke flavor can overwhelm the more nuanced touches. In fact, I don't usually leave reviews. Ever. I just felt compelled to, because this is a brilliant single malt, with a certain brine character that mixes well with its sweetness -- like salted caramels. A slight brine can add to sweetness, and balance it, and in this bottle, it does. I can understand why some of the more hardcore scotch people are giving it three star reviews here, but if you're not looking for that "hardcore scotch" peat and smoke flavor, and you like it a little sweeter and saltier, you can't go wrong with this.

• 4
  Henry 20 June

  I feel you need a good imagination to talk sea side overtones.... what I can say is the smokey pet shines through to complement a sweet oak taste and a smooth finish. It can be a little rough on the palette if you chew it to long, but frankly I love the sensation. A great whisky that refined pallets will enjoy

• 5
  Zaur 30 May

  A superb Lagavulin. After at least 16 yrs in the cask, the peat has died down a bit, revealing new layers of complexity on the nose, with phenolic notes and coastal (bay) overtones and brine. The palate is full, smoky, dry, and peaty.

• 3
  FUBAR 11 May

  It's complex nose and taste make for a good dram but not great. 3.5/5

• 4
  Grant 29 April

  I bought my first Lagavulin a few years ago and I was totally blown away. The smokey intensity, the taste of the seaside, that iodine, and its silky smooth texture, all married together in harmony. Then I bought a bottle fairly recently and most of those flavours were gone - no saltiness and seaside taste; the aftertaste was shorter and had less bite. Its aroma was lessened. I was quite disappointed. However, it's still a nice and complex scotch but at its current price (?53.55) I don't think it's worth it. Unfortunately, for me, it certainly has lost a lot of what used to make it great.

• 5
  Swan Ronson 5 April

  This is one of the greatest whisky's - not for those who dislike a strong smokey drink. It has an almost salty brine which gives it a powerful, unique flavor.

• 5
  Nicosdrams 2 April

  This is a great one, not the most peaty but the overall is very on point ! Everything fits together and have its part so you can taste a lots of things each seconds and perfectly equilibred !!! Lagavulin had worked hard on and you will absoluty taste it ! Flavorfull and the peaty not to far to remember you are still in the peat and in the sea, islay ! My favorite on the overall if you are looking for all kinds of taste at the same times ( i mean if you are looking for peat go with laphroaig ...) if you want alots and peat with it try this one!! I have to keep one in my closet for the moment i feel calm on a beautifull or even on a raining day ! This will keep you thinking and dreaming for hours !!! Taste it !!

• 5
  Sammy B 1 April

  Simply the best whiskey in its price range. Takes a lot more money to match its complexity.

• 5
  Anonymous 23 February

  Insanity in a bottle o' liquid peat. It'll kick yer azz.

• 5
  Grayden philemon 14 February

  This is the most amazing Peat Whisky I have ever had in my life!!!!

• 5
  Trevor A 5 February

  Nothing like it in its price range. Carnival of flavour: dry apricot and smoke that lingers long after you've left the ride. Must have.

• 5
  Art 24 January

  Got hooked by pure coincidence and can't think of anything else that I can call my favorite malt..

• 5
  Wes 7 January

  My new fave. Complex, Smokey and Smooth. As you get through each level of flavour another kicks in, it lasts an age on the pallet. Awesome dram at a reasonable (for the quality) price.

• 5
  Govardhan 6 January

  Fantastic smoky flavour. I love it

• 5
  Steve 2 January

  A warming winter whisky that makes you feel like putting on your smoking jacket and slippers and relaxing in front of an open fire .

• 5
  Matt 31 December 2016

  This stuff is beyond amazing. So complex, smooth, lots of peat, and full of flavor. Different flavors hit every 5 seconds. Just when you think it is done it smacks you across the face! Amazing scotch!