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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
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
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.
92 Points
169 Customer Reviews
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It's complex nose and taste make for a good dram but not great. 3.5/5
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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.
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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.
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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 !!
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Simply the best whiskey in its price range. Takes a lot more money to match its complexity.
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Insanity in a bottle o' liquid peat. It'll kick yer azz.
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This is the most amazing Peat Whisky I have ever had in my life!!!!
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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.
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Got hooked by pure coincidence and can't think of anything else that I can call my favorite malt..
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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.
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Fantastic smoky flavour. I love it
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A warming winter whisky that makes you feel like putting on your smoking jacket and slippers and relaxing in front of an open fire .
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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!
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From the sea to the smokers. Brilliant.
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Outstanding. From the first whiff you know your in for something special, and the first taste confirms. Very satisfying, very hard to put down.
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What can I say but WHAT AGREAT SCOTCH! Got it for Christmas and the best gift I have had in years. So smooth it warms the heart. I love the smoky flavour of it. Makes me feel like reaching for my pipe. I really love that hint of sweetness to it as well. Not harsh but a lovely sipping whiskey that holds you in heaven.
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My first bottle, and I like it.
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An exceptionally well balanced peat monster. The smokiness that the pest imparts is only part of this wonderful scotch' profile. Incredible and very sophisticated scotch. The best Islay I have yet tasted.
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Smokey but not as harsh as Ardbeg... added just a teaspoon of water or one cube might over do it...nice mixture of sweetness and peat, very easy going down!! Nice single malt !!
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Great, marvelus taste
