Lagavulin 16

This classic malt is deep, dry and exceptionally peaty, and many seasoned tasters say that the Lagavulin 16 Year Old is perhaps the most pungent of all Islay malts. This whisky, let alone the Lagavulin brand has attrracted many die hard fans from around the world who all testify to its unique characteristics and flavour. It is now available to buy online at cheaper prices with worldwide shipping.

All southern Islay malts are typically peaty and smokey and for the Lagavulin 16 year old single malt to be described by many as 'the most peaty' is quite the achievement. This is no doubt why the affordable 16 year old from Lagavulin is so well known around the world. It still retains a dry finesse which combines with it's other characteristics to make an overall classy package.

The Lagavulin 16 is extremely complex on the nose with the bouquet starting with antiseptic ointment, moving to hot wax, orange marmalade, rubber bands and ending in toffee. Leave it a bit longer and some veteran whisky tasters mention that some bbq aromas appear.

The dryness of this islay malt whisky is believed by many to be the reason that the Lagavulin 16 is such an interesting dram and usch an Islay benchmark.

Whisky Magazine Tasting Notes
Nose: Lapsang Souchong and fruity sherry.
Palate: The dryness is at first offset by the sweetness of the sherry character. As the palate develops, oily, grassy, and, in particular, salty notes emerge in a long, sustained, aggressive, attack.
Finish: A huge, powerful, bear-hug of peat.
Comment: The driest of Islay malts, and an established classic.

Just like wine tasting, the taste individuals pick up from whisky is subjective. This is half the fun as you get to taste and compare to standard tasting notes.