Lagavulin 16
- Price Range
- $140-$180
- Style
- Single malt
- Age
- 16 years
- Country
- Scotland
- ABV
- 43%
- Volume
- 700ml
- Appearance
- Deep rich golden amber
- Nose
- Peaty smoke, marine salty, licorice, charred pear, seaweed, golden syrup, and hint of sultanas
- Palate
- Pungent, oily butter, kelp with sweet vanilla wood and lots of peaty smoke.
- Finish
- Spicy wood, with iodine and sweet fruit notes balancing out the salty iodine smoke flavours.
- Impression
- If you have tried this whisky what did you think?Not for meI liked itI loved it!
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Impression
Flavour Profile
Review
This is a complex Islay single malt and will not be to everyone's taste due to the intense smoke, oil and mineral flavours. However, there is a lot to like here as it offers a very rich oil, mineral, smoke with hints of fruit and wood that are all perfectly balanced making it a favourite of many. It's definitely suited to those with a love of other Islay whiskies as it offers some truly unique and complex flavours. It's picked up Gold at the World Whiskies Awards too, back in 2019. Highly recommended.
- Two Whiskey Guys, 2019
Official website(opens in a new tab)Top Pick: A standout whisky that punches well above its price. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Food Pairing
Meat
Grazing plate
Occasion
After dinner with some Dark Chocolate, so as a celebration with good friends.
Right for you?
If you like smoked foods, sardines, salted licorice, tobacco and marine flavours, then this is a must-try whisky. Would make a great gift for a seasoned whisky lover.