258 Customer Reviews

• 5
  Manaswita 11 days ago

  One of the best Islay single malts. Lagavulin 16 tastes like smoking a pipe on a fishing barge by yourself, with nary a coast in sight, or sitting by a crackling log fire by the forest late at night. Smooth and sea-salty without distracting sweetness like some of the other single malts. If you are one of those who is able to its appreciate unique character, you will never go back to anything else.

• 5
  Anonymous 24 August

  An absolutely stunning dram. I guess you really do get what you pay for! I bought this having previously tried Laphroaig 10, and I'm blown away by the extra complexities in the flavours. Not one to be rushed, and I find a little water helps to open the flavours up a bit.

• 5
  Anonymous 23 August

  Just try it and you’ll be hooked if you like sweet peaty flavors in scotch. Outstanding.

• 5
  Anonymous 22 August

  I liked Laphroaig 10 and a colleague recommended Lagavulin. The first time I had this, I was sold. My favourite. Smoky and smooth with a distinct aftertaste.

• 5
  Harry 13 August

  Lagavulin 16 got me into whisky. My first time drinking this dram was truly a phenomenal experience. There is something really special about the smouldering warmth that follows the signature smoky, peaty nose and palate. Love it or hate it, Lagavulin 16 still stands as one of the best single malts on the market, with lots of value-for-money as well.

• 5
  Barbarossa 5 August

  I appreciate all the regions and their expressions but no other whisky comes close for me. Sitting in front of the fire with my dog after a day in Scottish mountains, 2 glasses in to a Laga 16. Can't get much better. Ignore the low star reviews because too smoky or peaty for certain palates. You can't criticise an Islay for having the characteristics of an Islay in the same way you can't criticise a cat for not being a dog (as it were). If you appreciate Islay whisky, know what you are buying and have half an idea what they're about and what to expect, then you can do no wrong here... beats excellent Ardbeg and Laphroaig equivalents....King to the Islay princes.

• 4
  Peter 28 July

  This is a benchmark of Islay Whisky. Yes it has has colouring and produced for masses but nevertheless a very enjoyable experience.

• 5
  Chris 24 July

  Stunning Whiskey. Deep and complex but simply divine. By far the best peated whiskey around and now my go to drink. Highly recommended.

• 1
  Dave 21 July

  This is a very disappointing purchase. Paint thinner has about the same taste, unless I got a bad bottle. If this is how it should taste you would be a fool to buy it.

• 5
  Harinder 12 July

  Smokey notes beautifully combined with fruity sweet finish. Sweet peat monster. Loved it. Got it from the whiskey exchange Edinburgh

• 5
  Alan C 12 July

  I first was introduced to Lagavulin at a wine store. A person had come in to buy some wine and was referred to me for recommendations. After helping him he went over and got a bottle of Lagavulin. He asked me if I had tried this and I told him I had only had blended scotches. (This was 40 years ago). I asked him what single malt I should try. I'll never forget his reply."There's many a fine single malt laddie,but the only one I would go to war over is Lagavulin". I've drank many a fine single malt, but I have to agree with him.

• 5
  Ronny M. 10 July

  I had it 2 times after dinner on my Scotland holiday and loved it !

• 5
  Hanimo 1 July

  You really can't call yourself a fan of whisky until you try Lagavulin 16. Islay scotches are well-known for their bombastic approach to strong peaty smoke, which tends to garner them a love it-or-hate it following, but Lagavulin transcends those debates altogether. It's simply one of the most excellent scotch whiskies ever. No other dram has quite the balance of peaty aroma and delightfully sweet-n-savory drinkability found here. The campfire smoke combines brilliantly with remarkably smooth fruity flavors and hints of brininess. Goes great with a rib steak or other hearty dishes. Truly one of, if not the best, and definitely in our top three along with Oban 14 and Talisker 10.

• 5
  Travis 28 June

  Its simply amazing. If you like peat, you cant go wrong with this. Keeps you coming back for more.

• 5
  Albinus 19 June

  My childhood of crashing seas and heavy skies revisited. Seaweed and peat overtones. Warming but not overpowering. Move over Laphroaig 10, there's a new player in town.

• 1
  Coosh 15 June

  Sorry to say that this is the absolute worst Single Malt I have tried- so far. Smells of gasoline exhaust and the taste was very bitter. Have gone back to Macallan 10 year old.

• 5
  Weijo 13 June

  I have tired many good whiskies, but this was something special. The aroma is absolutely best in my mouth, even my wife who don't like the taste of whisky in common, fell in love with Lagavulin 16 year old. I have tried to find something I could like as much, tasting many excellent single malts, but not succeeded.

• 3
  Aaron 10 June

  My first initial smell had me thinking of floor laquer... BUT it gets better as you drink. Aberlour 18 is much better.

• 5
  Luciano 9 June

  My all-time favourite.

• 5
  Anonymous 8 June

  This is my favorite spirit. I love the rich taste and smokiness. I like Laphroaig 10 but feel that it's not as rich as this. When I swallow this a taste something like chocolate come up in the back of my mouth.