16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 43% vol | 70cl | Smoky & Intense | Peat-Rich | Sweet & Salty Single Malt | Aged in Oak Casks | Perfect for Whisky Lovers | with Gift Box

Lagavulin is already a brand I know and enjoy, so I bought this with confidence. The price on Amazon is very reasonable compared to buying it outside, and the quality is exactly what you expect from a 16-year-old Islay single malt. Rich, smoky flavour with great depth and balance. Smooth and enjoyable, perfect for whisky lovers. Very happy with this purchase.

You will either love or hate this. Strong flavours with a distinct iodine peatiness that delivers a huge punch, balanced by a lovely sweetness. If you like a peaty whisky this is the one to buy for sipping. Not cheap but worth every drop

Perfection. A fantastic peaty-ness. Perfect in front of real fire, after a Aberdeen Angus steak, and with a big fat Cuban cigar. Laphroiag is similar, perhaps less peaty but more ' iodine- seaweedy -ish' . Both are the absolute pinnacles of Single Malts IMHO.

Ah Lagavulin 16, the pinnacle of Scotch, perfection in a bottle and well and truly my ride or die whisky. My whisky journey began a year or so ago when I saw a bottle of Bowmore No. 1 on offer and decided to try it as my partner is from Orkney and I wanted to embrace some of the culture. I'm also a huge lover of Parks and Rec. and Ron Swanson is, in my honest opinion, a true role model. A proper 'man's man', and with an iron clad set of morals and a 'stash to be envious of. When such a man describes something as 'Nectar of the Gods' you know it must be special and I knew I had to try it. Well lo' and behold a bottle appeared for me at Christmas and I opened the box to finally stare at that iconic bottle in the flesh for the first time. I opened the plastic wrapping around the cork and pulled it for the first time, pouring the first of the luscious gold liquid into my glass. I was truly terrified! What if I hated it? What if Mr. Swanson had mislead me? Well in one whiff that fear evaporated all at once. When I finally put the glass to my lips the first time I immediately entered a heaven like no other. Below you'll find my tasting notes which I hope are helpful and perhaps come across to you too: Nose: A classic Islay with a twist. There's smoke there but it's not overwhelming. Maritime with a good amount of sea salt and just the tiniest hint of iodine. It's woody and intense but it takes you to the edge and hangs you off it, then just as you begin to fall pulls you back into a warming embrace. But there's more... A hint of fruit that's unlike your typical Speyside and certainly a world away from other Islays. To give you an idea, picture the smoke of Caol Ila 12, add a hint of the classic Bowmore citrus and crank up the intensity. Then add a dash of tropical fruit and banana not unlike a rum. It's exquisite. Palate: There's smoke immediately but again it doesn't overwhelm. Lagavulin is widely known as one of the smokier single malts and I'd agree but it doesn't punch you in the face in quite the same way as it's neighbouring distilleries of Ardbeg and Laphroaig. It's utterly unique as well in that it flirts with both oiliness and dryness and blends them so flawlessly. Oily in that it coats your mouth and you always know it's there, but dry in that it steps back before it gets too much. Behind the smoke there's more of that odd tropical fruit with saltiness. There's the classic medicinal note of iodine/TCP as well but it's only ever a cameo appearance to remind you that this is an Islay malt. Lagavulin takes you on a deep dive into unknown waters, then just as it all begins to get a bit much it lifts you back to the surface on a wave of fresh mint. Finish: The finish starts with the hint of mint from the palate. Fruitiness steps back forward through the smoke which serves as the bed on which all the other notes sit. It's a long finish and a satisfying one at that. This is a whisky that wants to be remembered. I discovered fairly early on that I'm a fan of Islay, but this is definitely not a whisky for beginners. Start with Highland Park 12 and then try one of the Talisker offerings. Then, when you're ready to make the jump to Islay, go for either of the aforementioned Caol Ila or Bowmore 12 year olds. The Ila will show you the smokier elements whilst with the Bowmore it's the fruit and honey that comes forward. They'll prepare your palate for some of the more intense offerings from this wonderful island. Back to the Lagavulin, to conclude, it's sheer magic in a bottle. Whether you love it or hate it, you'll feel something and feel it intensely. It provokes a response on a deeper level and it's wonderful. My only criticism would be Diageo's shameless price gouging. At 70 quid a bottle it's still a relative steal when you can afford it but I've heard on good authority that the price is like to soon go well over £100. Before that happens do yourself a favour and grab a bottle, even if you save it for later. And if you don't like it, send me the rest! This is my special occasion whisky and the one I always gaze longingly at when financial constraints force me to reach for a cheaper bottle from the cabinet. An absolute marvel of a whisky.

Went to Islay and visited Lagavulin distillery. Loved the whisky and always will. Each tasting sends us back to Islay, Scotland its beauty and the whisky is perfection.

It's great, what can I say? Not the 16yr but it's not meant to be

Very Good Stable Malt from Islay Easy to drink Smoky with the peat Great value Smooth on its own and great with coke for a smoky cokey

Bought whilst on sale. So smokey, smooth and great flavours. One of my favourite whiskies.

Meine Favoriten bisher waren Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 16 oder auch die Octomores von Bruichladdich. Der 8er von Lagavulin hat mich in diesem Szenario echt überrascht. Er ist nicht so schwer wie der 16er, weniger rauchig als die Octomores und fruchtiger als der Ardbeg. Schöne Synthese, könnte sich zu meinem neuen Favoriten entwickeln. Ich habe erst einmal eine neue Flasche bestellt.

Il Lagavulin 16 Years è un single malt scotch whisky che incarna alla perfezione l'essenza di Islay. La sua reputazione come "Re di Islay" è pienamente meritata: ogni sorso racconta una storia di tradizione, cura e maestria nella distillazione. Dal momento in cui si versa nel bicchiere, il suo colore ambrato cattura l'occhio, mentre l'aroma intenso di torba affumicata si mescola elegantemente con note dolci e salmastre. Al palato, regala un'esperienza profonda e complessa, con un equilibrio magistrale tra la ricchezza affumicata, la dolcezza vellutata e il carattere salino delle sue persistenti note finali. Il lungo periodo di invecchiamento di 16 anni in botti di rovere si traduce in una maturità e raffinatezza che pochi whisky possono vantare. Perfetto da gustare liscio o con un goccio d'acqua, è ideale sia per gli intenditori che per chi desidera avvicinarsi al mondo dei single malt torbati. Un vero gioiello che non può mancare nella collezione di ogni appassionato. Non è solo un whisky, ma un'esperienza sensoriale unica che celebra 200 anni di storia e tradizione.

Ho scelto il Lagavulin 8 anni per curiosità, conoscendo bene la versione 16 anni. È un whisky torbato dal carattere deciso, più asciutto e “tagliente” rispetto al fratello maggiore. Al naso arrivano subito note affumicate e marine, con sentori iodati e un accenno di agrumi. In bocca è sorprendentemente pulito: torba evidente, un tocco di pepe, cenni di limone e una nota secca che lo rende molto diretto. La giovinezza si sente, ma in senso positivo: è più vivace e meno rotondo del 16 anni, con un finale lungo e affumicato. Sicuramente non è un whisky “facile”: chi non ama gli Islay molto torbati probabilmente non lo apprezzerà. Ma per chi cerca un torbato autentico e non ammorbidito, è una scelta molto interessante. Buono l’equilibrio complessivo, soprattutto considerando l’età. Consiglio di provarlo anche con una goccia d’acqua per aprire meglio gli aromi. Pro • Affumicato deciso e pulito • Note marine e agrumate interessanti • Finale lungo e secco • Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo per un Islay di carattere Contro • Profilo molto torbato: non per tutti • Meno morbido e rotondo rispetto al 16 anni • Richiede un po’ di attenzione nella degustazione (non da sorseggiare distrattamente) In sintesi: uno Scotch giovane, intenso e lineare, perfetto per chi ama gli Islay torbati “senza compromessi”.

Para mí gusto de los mejores whiskies que hay. Con mucha turba pero elegante y nada tosco en el paladar. Recomendadísimo!

スモーキーだけど甘みが際立って美味しい