249 Customer Reviews

• 5
  Harinder 10 days ago

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

• 5
  Alan C 10 days ago

  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. 12 days ago

  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.

• 5
  Daniel Tremblay 6 June

  I am pretty sure it does not rain in heaven. But if it does, it’s raining Lagavulin.

• 5
  Harrison Lansing 5 June

  Exceptional. It's possible the 92 point review is even a touch low.

• 5
  Matt Rever 23 May

  Quite simply the best whiskey I have ever tried. Every sip takes you on a different journey.

• 4
  Anonymous 10 May

  This is a great scotch (I also have the 1999 Distiller's Edition but prefer this one), but requires a bit of preparation, I think, to get the most out of it. For example, by pouring it into a small Glencairn glass you will get an alcohol bomb followed by peat (nice peat), but using a glass that is a bit wider, I think you get better aromas. After a few sips, I always add two drops of water to open it up. As other reviewers note, it is a harmony of peat, brine, and a certain smooth, sweet, mildly fruity taste. I love drinking this slowly with no disturbances. This is a real pleasure to drink.

• 4
  Anonymous 26 April

  The trick is to add just enough water. Too much will loose its taste too little will keep the peaty scent too striking.

• 5
  Peat Convert 15 April

  As Brian Cox put it Lagavulin is indeed the cognac of scotch whisky. The smoke is so well-balanced with the rest of the spirit and that kippers taste will keep you coming back for more. I would advise that you don't add any water or ice. Savour it as you find it. Delectable stuff. 6 out of 5

• 5
  Marcelo 1 April

  Excelent!!!

• 2
  Anonymous 14 March

  very very pungent. All I could smell and taste was smokey iodine and kelp.

• 5
  Anonymous 4 March

  I don’t drink whiskey, well I thought I didn’t like it until I tried this very good smokey whiskey. I will give it a try soon