Lagavulin 16 Year Old
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £76.95
- Community rating
- 4.44 / 5 (947 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Dried Fruit, Vanilla, Leathery
- Description
- Lagavulin 16 Year Old stands as a benchmark Islay whisky, its deep maritime and earthy character shaped by peat smoke that echoes Lapsang Souchong tea rather than harsh char. Introduced as the distillery's flagship when Diageo launched the Classic Malt series in the 1980s, it balances dried fruit, vanilla, and smokiness into a remarkably composed expression.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 16 Year Old is a 16-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.4/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and richly sweet character — smokey, dried fruit, vanilla, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Lagavulin 16 Year Old stands as a benchmark Islay whisky, its deep maritime and earthy character shaped by peat smoke that echoes Lapsang Souchong tea rather than harsh char. Introduced as the distillery's flagship when Diageo launched the Classic Malt series in the 1980s, it balances dried fruit, vanilla, and smokiness into a remarkably composed expression.
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