Lagavulin
Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
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.
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed from a traditional whisky glass, neat or with a little still water. Room-temperature water can bring out the hidden aromas and flavours of the whisky, making it more mellow and easy to drink.
"The best nose so far, seaweed, salt, cherry. What a comfort whisky for that miserable cold day, gently lingering with a gentle drying but the flavours keep coming back. Fantastic!"
Sukhinder Singh 2011, Whisky Magazine, Issue 95, p.103
"Rich, chewy, slightly oily texture. Deep peat, thicks smoke, iodine, brine, charcoal, seaweed, tea (Earl Grey, Lapsang Souchong), and the aromas of a summer barbeque. Vanilla and light caramel soften the intensity, while subtle citrus fruit teases. Powerful, yet polished and seamless. After all these years, this whisky is still one of the finest standard-issue peaty, smoky whiskies!"
John Hansell, 2011, The Whisky Advocate Fall 2011
"The smoke hides behind dried oak tree bark and sultanas and the palate with a flavour of cherry drop sweets and black tea."
Joel Harrison 2012, Whisky Magazine, Issue 103, p.103
"A true classic in every sense that offers breathtaking depth."
Jim Murray 1999, Whisky Magazine, Issue 6
"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 flavors produced in distillation and maturation. Lagavulin isn’t ‘smoky,’ 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."
Dave Broom, 2012, The Whisky Advocate Summer 2012
"A monster truck nose with rich smoke, lychee and unripe pear, with prickly smoke and banana skin notes on the palate, and a superb long dark chocolate and smoky finish."
Dominic Roskrow, Malt Whisky Yearbook 2015, p.149
International Spirits Challenge
Silver
2008
International Spirits Challenge
Gold
2009 - 2010, 2013 - 2015, 2018
International Spirits Challenge
Gold (Best in Class)
2013
International Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold
2014
International Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold (Best in Class)
2007 - 2009
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Double Gold
2003 - 2008, 2011, 2013 - 2018
The Scotch Whisky Masters
Gold
2012
The Scotch Whisky Masters
Master
2009, 2011 & 2014
World Whiskies Awards
Best Single Malt Islay 13 years & over
2000, 2001, 2003 & 2009
Ultimate Spirits Challenge
97 Points
2018
Appearance
Deep amber gold.
Body
Full, rich bodied.
Nose
Intensely flavoured, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness.
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.
Address of Manufacturer
Lagavulin Distillery, Isle of Islay, PA42 7DZ Port Ellen, Scotland
Product Category
Whisky - Single Malt Scotch
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
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