Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

“This has been Lagavulin’s principal expression for more than 30 years. Iodine, rich peat, and caramel on the early nose, with sherry, sea salt, and charcuterie. The oily, briny palate offers peat and a medicinal note, along with black tea, Seville orange, toffee, cinnamon, and a hint of smoked fish. Peat embers and hot tar in the lengthy, spicy finish. Deeply satisfying.” - 93 PTS., WHISKY ADVOCATE (03/2020)

“Soy sauce, olive brine, peat, honey, oloroso Sherry, brewer's yeast, bread dough, barley malt and cigar smoke in the bouquet. The flavor that magically includes the innate intense peatiness of Islay malts and the masterly employment of oak barrels phase defines “classy Islay.” Concludes sweetly, without sacrificing the tangy, astringent peatiness that is inherent. Gorgeous.” - 92 PTS., WINE ENTHUSIAST (01/2006)

DISTILLERY NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “Revered by connoisseurs and experts, Lagavulin is known as “the king of Islay”. It is an 'essential' Scotch Whisky that any connoisseur or enthusiast must have in their collection; one of the world's favourite Malt Whiskies. Aged in oak casks for at least 16 years, this much sought-after Single Malt has the massive peat-smoke flavour that's typical of southern Islay, while also offering richness and a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram. The Lagavulin 16 Year Old has become a benchmark Islay dram from the Lagavulin distillery. A gift for all occasions for lovers of peaty and powerful whiskies.”

TASTING: “NOSE - Intensely flavoured, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness; BODY - A long, elegant peat-filled finish with lots of salt and seaweed' PALATE - Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness, followed by sea and salt with touches of wood; FINISH - A long, elegant peat-filled finish with lots of salt and seaweed.”