smoky
peaty
phenols
sherry
vanilla
black pepper
dried fruit
salty
sweet
Lagavulin
16 Year Old
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Colour
Deep amber gold.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Intensely concentrated flavour, massive peat smoke with ultra-intense iodine. The fruity-sherry notes, vanilla and Lapsang Souchong.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
A rich, dried fruit sweetness of the sherry character with clouds of smoke and strong, barley-malt flavours. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of salty and peppery smoke.
Finish
Huge, long, warming and peppery with a distinct appetising sweetness. A little spice lightens the grip of the peat and vanilla. Water brings out Indian spices.
Comment
Tackle this giant with respect and dram away.
Flavour spiral
Smoky, peaty, phenols, sherry, vanilla, sweet, black pepper, dried fruit, salty.
Deep amber gold.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Intensely concentrated flavour, massive peat smoke with ultra-intense iodine. The fruity-sherry notes, vanilla and Lapsang Souchong.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
A rich, dried fruit sweetness of the sherry character with clouds of smoke and strong, barley-malt flavours. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of salty and peppery smoke.
Finish
Huge, long, warming and peppery with a distinct appetising sweetness. A little spice lightens the grip of the peat and vanilla. Water brings out Indian spices.
Comment
Tackle this giant with respect and dram away.
Flavour spiral
Smoky, peaty, phenols, sherry, vanilla, sweet, black pepper, dried fruit, salty.
Price:
$98.99
$98.99
This heavy weight is standing in the upper-right corner of our flavour boxing ring.
Lagavulin certainly is one of the most robust, peaty Islay malts around. Established in 1816, the Lagavulin Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, where you find miles of peat bog that provides the raw material that influences the Lagavulin.
Combined, a slow fermentation (between 55 and 75 hours), slow distillation (around 5 hours for the first distillation and more than 9 hours for the second) and long maturation ensure that Lagavulin develops all of its long, rich and peaty characteristics. This malt spends 16 years breathing the sea-salt air, mainly in refill European oak casks. It's the Quintessential Lagavulin. The classic, and the most popular in the Lagavulin range, it has won too many awards AND too many hearts to count! Take it, run, and don't look back.
Lagavulin certainly is one of the most robust, peaty Islay malts around. Established in 1816, the Lagavulin Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, where you find miles of peat bog that provides the raw material that influences the Lagavulin.
Combined, a slow fermentation (between 55 and 75 hours), slow distillation (around 5 hours for the first distillation and more than 9 hours for the second) and long maturation ensure that Lagavulin develops all of its long, rich and peaty characteristics. This malt spends 16 years breathing the sea-salt air, mainly in refill European oak casks. It's the Quintessential Lagavulin. The classic, and the most popular in the Lagavulin range, it has won too many awards AND too many hearts to count! Take it, run, and don't look back.
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StyleSingle Malt Scotch Whisky
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RegionIslay
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CountryScotland
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Alcohol43%
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DistilleryLagavulin
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BottlerLagavulin
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Age16 Year Old
Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Lagavulin 16 Year Old
William,
The scent of sherry and vanilla is there but in taste it is overwhelmed by the peppery smoke that strikes the back of the mouth. What is left behind is a mildly bitter salty and again peppered taste that I haven't been able to detect in any other whisky as of yet on my spirit conquest.
James,
Very good, smooth, smokey salty finish.
James,
Very good enjoyed the smoke and pepper finish.
Patrick,
I love this scotch. This is why I got into the scotch drinking game. Smoke like you wouldn't believe, tobacco, and then a citrus finish.
Marcus,
Excellent. Smell and tast peat and sea salt right away. Can close eyes and feel standing by the seas. Definitely future purchases.
Kevin,
Right amount of peat and just smooth enough.
Harrison,
Ol faithful. Light, peaty, smooth. A nice intro for those unsure about peat. It's accessible and not overly complex. It's a star, but it doesn't steal the show.
Martin,
Smoky/peat flavor. If your a fan you will certainly enjoy this classic. Long flavor and aftertaste.
Michael,
Smokey, deep and dark.
Scott,
My absolute go to!
Ryan,
first sip through fifth, not a huge fan. there is a lot more smoke and peat, and formaldehyde? but with a splash of water things changed. the formaldehyde mellowed (thank god) and I found myself really enjoying the rest of the glass. take-away = have some H2O lying around when you drink this firewater.
Michael,
My favorite. Surprised at the negative reviews... this is a legend among Islay's. Oily on the tongue, sweet on the nose, and oh so peaty on the finish. The finish is perhaps the longest finish of any scotch I have ever had. If you enjoy a peaty Islay, you can't miss this. If you don't like the peat, stay far away.
Ioan,
Guess I would have had a more elaborate opinion if I had actually received that tasting box, but... *insert default*.
anonymous,
It has incredible complexity and just the right peaty smoke, with a lingering finish.
Steffen,
One of my absolute favourites! A must have if you like smoke.
Jack,
This was way to smokey for my taste. I know Scotch should be smokey but I love more spicy and smooth scotch.
John,
Beyond comparison.
Melissa,
This was not for us. We refer to this as the band aid whiskey, tasted and smelled like it. I see good reviews for it, I bet it was just a personal taste issue.
Lucas,
Too smokey and peaty for my taste.
Theresa,
The Scotch standard.
Wade,
Wife loves it but i on the other hand don't. Reminds me of a permanent marker or the stuff they use to clean hospitals with way back when. But if you like the smokey peaty stuff this would be a good choice.
Antonio,
Best thing I ever tasted.
john,
The smell was bad enough but when I drank some I almost threw up. Definitely not a scotch for someone just starting to try it.
Adam,
This is not the bottle for me way to smokey but if you like smokey peety this is for you
anonymous,
Amazing!
Melanie,
♥️
anonymous,
Deep and smokey flavour that punches you in the face. Wish I could always sip it whilst sitting in front of a roaring fire in a log cabin.
Eric,
Strong yet smooth
Mark,
Amazingly smokey. Love it
Michael,
My favorite Islay.
Donald,
The smoky flavor kind of took me by surprise almost overwhelming.
Joel,
A rich tempest for the adventurous. Although a tad beyond my mortal tastes, I'd keep one in stock for an occasional sip or when having guests around.
Chad,
Too smokey for me
Brodie,
Super biting at first but it really grew on me. By the time I finished the bottle, my next scotch tasted like water.
anonymous,
I like it
John,
Died and gone to heaven. Just touch it to your lips and let it spread across your taste buds. A citrus tang drifts in and out of a huge cloud of smoke - all on a bed of silky, luxurious malt. I truly cannot understand anyone who can drink anything else. This is without a doubt the finest Scotch made.
Rick,
Fantastic. My absolute go-to choice for a peat selection and the gold standard.
Michael,
This was the first one i tried from the welcome box. Very smokey and almost a taste of cereal.
Michael,
Petey, but so smooth. There is a slightly different taste that is unique and great.
Dennis,
Very smokey,smooth,aroma similar to a campfire, very comforting!! Great drink for celebrations a little too expensive to be drank routinely!!
christopher,
I know this is not the Scotch for everyone, but it is absolutely the one for me. I have tried a lot of single malts, and this is the one that stays with me. You might try it and not like it, but you haven't really experienced the full spectrum of Scotch until you've had Lagavulin 16.
Margaret,
Although it was smooth, the taste was too smoky and peaty for me. It overwhelmed the senses. I thank Flaviar for introducing us but we won't be seeing each other again.
William,
Smokey peat, I was hooked after the first taste. Pricey so I only get to enjoy it on special occasions and days ending in Y
Jeffrey,
Not a fan of this type of whisky. So to be fair I'm not going to rate it.
Thomas,
Lagavulin is my gold standard of the smoky peats. It lives up to my expectations. Goes great with beefsteak or lamb chops.
anonymous,
Delicious
John,
Meaty and peaty, the perfect Islay! Peat smoke and sea-salt give way to spiced dried fruit, and just a hint of sweetness at the finish which surprises. A splash of water made the spice more pronounced!
Oliver,
Smoky leather, smooth
David,
If you enjoy Smokey and peaty, this is the way to go.
Josh,
So that's what bog water used to put out a burning dog tastes like. Not a flavor that appeals to me at all.
anonymous,
This has always been my favorite Islay. The smokiness and peat-like flavors are accented by a subtle sweetness that just makes this go down very easily.
Marty,
Did not like the aroma at all. Too much peat or pepper for my taste.
Greg,
I'm not a fan of smokey. But, this was very enjoyable! The secondary notes of sherry, vanilla, and dried fruit were wonderful. I'll recommend this Islay.
Keith,
Not a big fan of the smokey and peaty scotch but even still I can tell this is a good scotch. If you like smokey peaty then this is a must try!
anonymous,
I love Lagavulin. This is my favorite review from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HgTPs2_ut8
Brian Cox nails his description.
Robert,
Sweet crisp initial burst with a very smooth peat smoke rolling off the back of your tongue. Nice sipping Scotch. Definitely worth having for those special occasions, or tucked away in your private stash.
Edward,
That peppery smoke at the end is the signature of this whisky
anonymous,
Perfect place between smooth and peaty.
anonymous,
Simply my favorite whisky for many years now. It never disappoints!
Loren,
Peaty, Campfire Smokey, add a touch of water, rest a bit, ENJOY!!!
Ryan,
Very smokey
Justin,
A more expensive Laphroaig
Klemen,
Best single malt I've ever had. PERIOD.
Mark,
Love the smokiness of it. Very robust!
Harold,
I enjoyed receiving this in my welcome box. I would not have ordered by the description. It was OK for me but I got a lot of "medicinal" odor from the small amount I had. I am in the middle on this one.
Harold,
I enjoyed receiving this in my welcome box. I would not have ordered by the description. It was OK for me but I got a lot of "medicinal" odor from the small amount I had. I am in the middle on this one.
Kevin,
A peat bomb, for sure, but with more complexity than I expected. Some fruity notes come through along with a distinct peppery quality.
Rob,
Very smokey but smooth.
William,
Very smooth and very smoky, love,love,love it ! One of the best I've had.
Lado,
So far one of my favs! Parks and Recreation (TV Series 2009–2015) helped me find that jewel, too ;)
Charis,
The smoke and peat are strong, and may not be to the preference at all. I had a hard time detecting the sherry or vanilla, but there are some elements of the campfire taste that is comforting. Not for the faint of heart, though.
Scott,
I love it. Super smokey and peaty. If you're into Islays, this is a favorite of mine. But this is definitely not for everyone
Terry,
Nice,a little brash at first.
Robert,
This is a very smokey flavor. It was too much for me and I felt as though I was drinking an ash tray.
Joshua,
Ronald Ulysses Swanson
Corey,
Absolute garbage. Tastes like someone blended a bunch of cleaning supplies together!
Alex,
Strong aroma that seems stronger than it is. Tastes great on the tongue, but lingering taste is a bit off-putting. Preferred on the rocks.
Josh,
Tasted like burnt dirt. Exactly what I don't like in scotch.
Rich,
Not a fan of Islay malts
Donald,
It gets smoother after the first couple sips. Definitely smokey and you can really taste a lot of different things. A bit more peat flavor than I prefer, but that's really the only critique I have, it really is top-notch scotch.
Aaron,
Extremely smokey, heavy, strong flavor, a little better with a little water, not my first choice, but I appreciate it's depth.
Betty,
This is special. Love the smoky flavor. So smooth.
Kenneth,
The very best
Chris,
One of the best that i have tasted. Very smooth. Definitely buying a bottle of this.
Aaron,
It's the best Scotch period! It seems like every new sip gives you new different flavors to enjoy.
Trevor,
Lots of fun. Never tasted a salt whiskey before. Would love to have this at the beach. Loved the smell.
Jason,
Liquid smoke; simply put.
Carolyn,
Not a fan of peet.
Margaret,
I have had Lagavulin in the past by the dram, this was the first bottle I purchased, and it didn't disappoint. It has the smoke, peat and sherry in just the right proportions. I tend to lean more towards the sherry whiskys and with this it makes me look forward to trying more peated in the future.
Ben,
This was an excellent smoky whiskey. The first actually that I've had the experience to enjoy, and it was well worth the price; in fact, I'd say a deal. I will definitely get another bottle at some point.
anonymous,
The pinnacle of Islay scotch in my opinion. Incredibly smooth, no bite, and delicious peat flavour.
Cameron,
All I can say is bandaids should have been the only taste on the flavor spiral. I wanted to like it sooooo bad
Ian,
Yum
Chad,
Amazing! Very smooth and smokey flavor, "Like drinking a camp fire", very strong peat flavor. Will definitely buy a bottle of this!
Mike,
Way too heavy for my beginners taste
Steven,
Absolutely one of my favorites. I love the peat in this smooth whisky, and it carries a great finish. If their were only one single malt to choose from, I hope this would be it.
Edward,
Best scotch I have tasted so far. It's super smoky and peaty. I love it.
Aaron,
Love this scotch. It has a smoky distinct flavor. No bad aftertaste. I am usually more of a whiskey or bourbon guy, but I love this scotch.
Richard,
Perfect
anonymous,
The finest whisky in the world, assuming you like peat. I love the smokey taste, some of my whisky drinking friends less so. But, NO alcohol burn on the swallow, just a nice long finish. An aroma you can savor from the moment the bottle is opened until the last bit of dram is gone from the glass.
Nicholas,
Excellent stereotypical islay - classic
John,
Real nice
Jesse,
We opened this, and could immediately smell its peatyness (petiness.. whatever). It was downhill from there. One of the other guys summed it up beast with, 'It's like sticking a piece of charcoal in your mouth.'.
I could not disagree with him. Maybe there were other flavors in there. We could not taste any of them.
If peat and smoke are your thing.. this is for you.
anonymous,
My first venture into this smokey of a scotch. Excellent. Can smell it from a couple feet away. Not for the faint of heart. Ron Swanson told me to do it.
L.Joseph,
Full bodied gold, robust, smoky and peaty. Spreads its warmth across the tongue and palate and leaves an ever sweet burn after. Nose of sea spray and iodine combined with smoke. This is what turned me into a whisky fan, especially Islay singles.
Craig,
Amazing depth. Salt and peat but warm sweet finish. Marvellous!!
J.,
A little too smokey, but still enjoyable.
Matt,
Amazing. Long lasting finish and distinct taste.
Jeff,
Glen and Lag Not for me. Dalwhinnie was very good.
Matt,
WAY too smoky for me, unfortunately! I was so looking forward to it, too.
Iain,
You would be hard pressed to find a better Islay
Richard,
It is smokey and peaty, but not overly so. One of my favorites so far!
Overt,
Very smoky, but so smooth. So much too this one. Highly recommend for Islay fans
Kayleigh,
This scotch tastes like the way a bonfire smells - it's amazing.
John,
Lagavulin has all the smoke and peat of the other Islays, but outmatches them in subtlety.
Boyd,
Very smooth
anonymous,
Must have. An absolute go to for greatness
anonymous,
Just one word. Outstanding
anonymous,
Great Islay!
Christine,
Too smoky. Otherwise smooth.
Dan,
Just bad. Smelled like old shoes. Tasted worse.
anonymous,
Classic Islay smoke
Nicholas,
Perfection, it's the right balance of smoke and sweetness. Worth every penny!
Ben,
A little too peaty for me, I did find it to have a smooth taste
Mary,
My favorite whisky so far. I love the smoky finish and a couple drops of water take the edge off the peat, if you need that, or have a hard time tasting anything beyond the smoke. Personally, I like it neat and naturally robust. I would catch a whiff of the smoke from our tasting glasses after we finished and craved more. Very impressive.
Deborah,
The nose is quite smoky with a hint of sweetness. The taste is strong and smoky but surprisingly smooth. Full bodied with very rich flavors. A lovely single malt scotch.
Steve,
Very smooth in the mouth...the Smokey then peaty finish we're not to my liking but can appreciate the complexity of this scotch. If you like smoke and peat then this is your scotch. I preferred the Deer, Bear & Moose.
Tom,
Gorgeous flavor. The aroma had me worried at first. Smoke and peat come through but the flavor makes it. Now I just want to sit here and sniff my glass
Samuel,
Very peaty and harsh. Liked the first sip but after that it was starting to taste like gasoline.
Bob,
Too peaty and harsh for my taste. Maybe I am not sophisticated enough yet to enjoy.
Francisco,
Not a scotch fan, really smokey, like drinking a smoked, salty ham.
Daniel,
Real bitter, almost too smokey, lotsa burn and after taste.. Left my mouth too dry.
Michael,
A little too smokey for my taste but not a bad scotch.
Roger,
Great tasting, my go to for everyday use
Zach,
Deliciously smoky and well rounded. Definitely going to order again.
Chris,
The taste was worse then the smell.
Brent,
Coming from an American Whiskey drinker that has only scratched the surface when it comes to Scotch, this was an absolute delight! I never knew what I was missing. I love the smokiness and robust peat taste of this Scotch. Thank you Lagavulin for opening the door and my taste buds to many more amazing encounters in a glass!
Chris,
Best scotch I've ever had. Although I'm just a beginner, this is also the best alcohol I've ever had, coming from drinking mostly bourbon. I think everyone gets the strong peat and smoke taste, which may turn some off. I also get the pepper at the finish. It really comes in layers, which I love. I think it's kinda like drinking bacon-y leather, but I mean that in the greatest possible way, haha. Just love it.
anonymous,
Strong, smooth and smoldering, with a counterbalancing brine at the palate. Very good.
Jeremy,
A bit strong on the nose and had a slight taste of hot plastic and old car leather.
Kevin,
Way to smokey and iodine smell made me feel ill.
Jeffrey,
Just did not like it. Bad after taste.
Eric,
Not enjoyable at all. Wish this site had a way to adjust what they think I "like".
Caleb,
Very smooth and very strong Pete reek. Overall delicious.
David,
Smell was nice, loved the color but the finish was very harsh. Overwhelming with the flavors of smoke and peaty.
Tony,
Overwhelmingly smoky and peaty. Some hints of Carmel. Not my taste in scotch.
Drake,
Great product, but not my preferred style.
Morgan,
Smooth and smoky. Excellent
Aaron,
Good flavor but more peaty then I usually enjoy
anonymous,
Perfekt
Chris,
Peaty and warm, lingers nicely in the corners of your mouth.
Grant,
Generally not a fan of Islay, but this one I can drink.
Reginald,
Peat Monster... Not to my taste. Don't get it twisted, I do mean Peat not Smoke.
Justin,
Wow. Very smoky, and smooth.
Andy,
A little too peaty and/or smoky for my liking. Every few sips I would get a hint of vanilla, but most of the tasting was full of peat and smoke. I can see why others would like it...just not for me.
anonymous,
Best so far
Beth,
I don't normally like scotch but I like the layered flavors in this one. Peaty, yes, but nice toffee flavors and maybe leather
Brian,
Very good for a peaty, smoky Scotch, but not something I'd keep around the cottage.
Tyler,
By far one of the most interesting experiences I've ever had as far as whiskey tasting. Never really dabbled to much with anything else other that bourbon but this is by far my new favorite drink
anonymous,
The whisky that made me fall in love with (peaty) single malts! Still a big favorite!
Lucien K
Shawn,
The peat and smoke were a bit overwhelming for me. Still looking for a favorite.
anonymous,
King of single malts. Nuff said.
anonymous,
Very strong peaty taste to this fine Scotch which I love. I'm still a newcomer in the Scotch drinking world and I'm still trying to find a way to taste and smell all the things they say it has but with time I'd imagine.
Miguel,
To me it kind of tasted like a distilled rubbery shoe. Not my kind of drink.
anonymous,
Nice smokey taste, lovely Scotch with every drup.
jed,
If I could make a beard oil out of this I'd wear it everyday. Wonderful peaty smell and nice smooth finish.
Jory,
Smoky and smooth. Very nice.
Jon,
Color: dark gold ... moderate legs
Nose: smoke, iodine, Sherry
Palate: strong smoke and peat hit the senses first, then the sweet notes are briefly there... then more smoke & bitters
Finish: peat & smoke remain long afterward ..This is a scotch canvass done all in pencil & charcoal. I can sense that it's a very mature spirit, but this peat monster masks all other flavors and it just isn't a hit for me.. 3.9
Jonathan,
A good dram but a little over rated.
Jesse,
If you really like peaty (my absolute favorite) this is the best I've ever had. I usually sip neat, but I must admit, I recently had an Old Fashioned with Lagavulin 16 year at The Whiskey Library, and it was incredibly memorable.
Jacob,
Way too peaty for my taste.
Ravindra,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYpSF2Hosf0
Mark,
One of my favourites, near perfect. Peaty and smokey!
Steven,
This stuff is just awful. There's no two ways about it. The smell of phenol, smoke, and peat is all there is and all three simply assault you throughout the drinking process. Similar to what would happen if someone were to drink a mix of turpentine, liquid smoke and cold sore gel. Drink at your own risk.
Don,
The phenol and peat flavor in this bottle are a little too overpowering and I can't taste much else.
David,
Smooth and smokey!!!
William,
Very smooth
Brad,
To much peat
Eric,
I knew I enjoyed Scotch the most of the whiskies, but this helped me understand that I'm a fan of Islay Scotch. Love the peaty taste of Scotchs like this one and Laphroaig!
Christopher,
Smoked paint thinner.
Mark,
I figured for $20 a month the samples would have been bigger!
Christopher,
Love the smoky taste. Really lasted on the palette. Would have loved to have it with a cigar!!
anonymous,
As perfect as whisky can get. Smoky, Peaty and sweet all at the same time.
Giacomo,
#UFFFFF
Donald,
Smoky, smooth
Benjamin,
This tastes terrible. I drink a lot of whiskey but wow, I was horribly unimpressed.
Kyle,
Solid paired with food. Great smoked flavor.
Jacob,
One of my first tastings. Instantly wanted more
Mathieu,
Love it !!
Nicholas,
This is one of my favorites. It's essentially a campfire in your mouth; very smoky, and peaty. There is a long warming peppery finish that makes you wish every drink was the same as the first. Immensely delightful and perfect for a cold autumn day.
anonymous,
Arguably one of the best scotches for the price. My top go to.
Angelo,
Bad... All day bad. Not like the "it's so bad good", I mean it's like why would anyone drink this bad. Just my thoughts.
Robert,
Light notes of almonds, raisins, and honey. Very smooth and subtle. Although I prefer more intense flavors I would definitely consider buying.
Scott,
Great peaty flavor
Jim,
I love this scotch, but it's not for everyone. It pairs well with a full-bodied cigar. It's worth a try.
Taron,
Too much peat
AJ,
this stuff smells amazing. smells like leather and tobacco. I would definitely say this is the best liquor i've ever tasted.
anonymous,
love it
GM,
Nothing negative to say about this one. Just that smokey doesn't fit my tastes. You really need to love smoke to enjoy this one.
Edward,
When you want excelence in a scotch this is one of the best an still affordable five stars for me
Stu,
I did not care for any of these, and the Lagavulin had a strange taste like medicine or something was added. Call me crazy, but it is just my opinion.
NICHOLAS,
If you like smokey, there is nothing like this one.
Eric,
Smokier than I expected. What a wonderful taste and a nice spicey finish. Makes me think of a campfire on a peat peat bog. yum
Peter,
Deep smokey flavor.
Joe,
Smokey.
Eric,
my go to for a smoky scotch.
anonymous,
Explosive peat smoke attacks the palate in a satisfying way... spicy sherry notes follow, along with a mild malty sweetness... finishes with a clean crisp brininess with lingering iodine notes.
Alan,
Awesome, peaty, smoky and smooth. Great with a couple drops of water to bring out the flavors !
Sam,
Very nice. Smoked to the last breath. Overall good taste and smell. Would purchase.
Ryan,
Wonderful dram. Rich, vanilla, smokey, hearty oak. There is a nice peatiness to it, but not as much as you'd expect from an Islay of such repute.
Robert,
A little smokey for me.
anonymous,
Such a soft taste, thats what I was looking for.
James,
I can't drink this. Too much leather for me.
anonymous,
Lots of good things in here, the taste tells its own story. Very well worth it
Andrew,
Warm, and smooth with a hint of vanilla and a big Smokey finish. Not for mixing, Diluting, or watering down with ice. Not for the novice... Keep it neat and enjoy!
T.C.,
The smokey flavor does not disappoint and finishes so well. A must have for any collection.
Brandon,
I liked the sweetness and vanilla. Not blown away though.
Paul,
This was heavy in the peat and wood smoke taste. But letting it set in a couple of ice cubes mellowed it out to be as described. This is worth sharing with friends.
Adam,
Initial impression was that it smelled like gasoline but the taste was actually pretty smooth and the most pleasant of the three in the initial tasting box.
Kyle,
Never had a peaty flavor before but i think it'll grow on me. Definitely worth buying.
Nicholas,
Heavy peat in a good way. Not sure it's my everyday Scotch, but it's what I think about when I think scotch.
Matthew,
I liked it.. But not my preferred style. Too much smoke flavor.
Dennis,
It was smooth at the end but very smokey almost charcoal almost burnt
Frank,
Wow! Definitely understand why they say it is a robust peat flavor. Complex and smooth. Very much lives up to the hype.
Randy,
It was ok
Donnie,
little strong for my taste
Paul,
Just a superb whisky, about the best of the Islays I think, but not to everyones taste.
Stanley,
Taste like turpentine
Mr.,
One of the best I've ever had! Got it in my welcome box and almost shed tears when this one was gone.
Aaron,
Very peaty and smoky. My pallet isn't quite ready for all that yet.
Brian,
The smokey and peaty experience is exciting and satisfying. Not what I'd want every time but a real treat.
anonymous,
So delicious and smoky
James,
Not what I'm used to in a whiskey but the more I drink the more I like it.
Stephanie,
Very smokey. Overwhelmed the palate
Marc,
I already had a bottle of lagavulin 12 yr and I thought it was good but once I tried the 16 yr.....I'm at a loss of words! As if mere mortals stole directly from the gods! Can't wait to get a while bottle and would gladly pay extra for the 16 yr.
Mark,
Maybe my immature pallet talking, but smoky dirt isn't my preferred flavor profile.
Javier,
My favorite from the welcome sampler. The nose was great, smoky, I remember well. Smooth and flavorful, almost brought a teat to my eye. Will definitely be buying this bottle soon.
Patrick,
Simply amazing
Carl,
Wow! Really liked this one. Peat was perfect. Definitely adding this to my collection. As a die-hard Laphroaig fan, this might just change my mind...... Maybe...
Hartley,
Very smooth, goes down easy. Smoky iodine flavor was a mew one for me. Tasted like how a hospital smells.
Jeremy,
Love it. I think is is VERY smoky.
Michael,
Nice smooth and I would share with my friends
Jerome,
Tasty.
Neill,
A great peaty drink
anonymous,
Awesome peat! The best of the best when it comes to flavor and smoke.
Matthew,
Love it.
Mr.Tim,
Well I just received my first welcome box for joining Flaviar, and I must say the three sample bottle I received and I tried all three and my winning choice is this 16 years od Lagavulin. Very pleased with the smoky flavor and smothness, I will be ordering a full bottle for years to come.
Mel,
Great peat!
Gold in color with a vanilla nose.
The taste is intense! Oaky and a bit metallic.
The finish is all tobacco.
Dr,
Full on the palate and a lingering honeyed feel in the mouth. Love these peaty malts.
Scott,
Not my favorite. I find that the peaty whiskies are not to my liking.
Charlie,
Too smokey for my taste.
Daryll,
Very peaty! Not my cup of tea.
Diego,
Smooth and smoky flavor, excellent!
anonymous,
This is my new love. Antiseptic iodine smell plus a smell of smokey salty breeze.
Andrea,
My number one. A sip equals a day at the spa, years of therapy and a great night with friends.
Byron,
Smokey, peaty and surprisingly smooth. An excellent single malt.
Garren,
By far my favorite of the Islay peats! My go to drink!
Dietmar,
Lovely and peaty
Chrisman,
My absolute favorite spirit. I love the peat.
Geoffrey,
I never drank scotch until I drank this. Incredible.
anonymous,
Smokey, tasty and the best damn scotch there is..
anonymous,
Favourite whiskey so far
Steve,
Simply the best.
Joshua,
I love this whiskey, it's like drinking a camp fire.
Page,
It's a peaty heaven, complex and delicious. It's perfection in a bottle, and matches any occasion perfectly.
David,
Nice smokey and peaty flavor, very smooth
anonymous,
The best scotch with a lot of peat. Simply amazing.
anonymous,
My fav
Nathan,
No question the best. Unmatched with a medium to full body cigar.
Andrew,
Spectacular!
anonymous,
Best Islay scotch - peaty but not over-whelming.
anonymous,
Fantastic. Perfectly balanced Islay scotch.
Dumitru,
One of the best smoky whisky.
anonymous,
Great!
Will,
One of the very best, smokey and balance, a perfect finish of heat and sweet.
anonymous,
What's not to like?? Amazing whisky, smoke that lingers for hours and a complex palate that will bring enjoyment each you have a dram. The perfect night cap.
anonymous,
So good
Jason,
simply amazing, the smokey front and smooth finish have given me a new found respect for scotch. pairs perfectly with a robusto cigar or a well seasoned grilled to perfection steak!! this is a scotch i brag about having in my collection!
anonymous,
just a great Whiskey!
Charles,
Powerful, bold- the definition of scotch. A bucket list scotch for sure.
Cheyne,
It's hard because I love Islay whiskies so much, but this is one of the most wonderful whiskies on the planet.
David,
One of the great single malts of Islay. No fire or burn...just warmth. Smokey, complex, aromatic...close to perfect. This is Scotch.
Chad,
Very good scotch. If you haven't had it, change that.
Stephen,
Really powerful aroma, bold taste, and a glorious finish. You'll have to love peat to enjoy this but if you do you'll be in heaven
Gerald,
Simple complex. Mid level peat, massive nose. A very lively front end with a earthy smooth back end. Hands down the king of Islay.
Curtis,
Fruity notes, the right amount of peat and lovely medium finish.
Christopher,
Top quality. Excellent entry point for whiskies when introducing friends to the spirit.
anonymous,
The most perfect whiskey I've ever tasted
anonymous,
Strong earthy flavor - powerful
Derrick,
Smooth, great smokiness. A perfect cigar or pipe Scotch.
Clayton,
Strong character, pitted almost to perfection for those who like a well balanced taste.
Daniel,
Genuine !! Imprescindible !
anonymous,
My single favorite scotch, but I love peat.
Yogesh,
Absolute delight!
Elliott,
Love the peaty flavor. My kinda scotch. Recommend it to all my scotch drinking buddies.
Aronov,
Great
Robert,
What scotch is suppose to be
anonymous,
One of my all time favorite Islay scotches, I was drinking it before Ron Swanson made it huge.
anonymous,
Perfecto!!
Brandon,
One of my favorite Islay single malt scotch. I also like the 12 year cask strength!!
anonymous,
The Best!!!
Zbigniew,
Nice smooth start with a string finish. Defenitly something I will have to add to my collection
Shaun,
Absolute favorite
anonymous,
The grandfather of the Islays. Simply the smoothest, richest Islay with a powerful (but not overbearing) smokiness.
Anthony,
This is the first Islay single malt that I had ever tried.. The first of many and it is still my scotch of choice. A luscious peaty smokey goodness. It overwhelms but in a good way. Better not try it or you might get hooked..
Phillip,
Wow! The smoothest Scotch I have ever had.
Michael,
For me, it doesn't get any better than this peaty beauty!
anonymous,
Not that big a fan of the peat
Andrew,
Excellent choice
Uros,
Top-notch Scotch with a peat cherry on top!
Jason,
One of my favorite Islays. Very distinctive without being overpowering.
Kevin,
Currently my favourite!
anonymous,
Lagavulin 16y is in my top three list of favorite whisky
Davi,
The smokeness is awesome
Matt,
The best.
anonymous,
One of the greatest single malts ever!
anonymous,
My top... My 10.
Rick,
My favorite peat... So smooth with a great finish a staple for my bar
Pawan,
Smoky peaty Happiness Can't go wrong
anonymous,
Nice smokey,
anonymous,
Zware geturfde whisky
anonymous,
Very unique taste.
anonymous,
Терпкая сладость, лакрица. На губах ощущается солью.
Peter,
Dark fruit, moderate smoke, Sierra Nevada.
So complex, slight spice, dark tobacco.
Rich, thick mouth coating, smooth.
anonymous,
Heavily peated but no long lasting taste
anonymous,
Rauchiger Islay
anonymous,
Favourite whisky of all time.
Edwin,
Simply the best scotch.
anonymous,
The one and only Lagavulin 16! Full of rich algae flavors
Amit,
Wouldn't throw it away of someone bought it for me
Filip,
Whiskey is my choice of spirit and I have tasted plenty of them. However Lagavulin certainly has a special place in my heart. Maybe it's because of the rarity of seeing this flask in a bar. Or maybe it's because the somewhat special taste of the sea, that reminds me of my home. Enjoy every drop wisely.
anonymous,
Nose: an
Marcus,
A smoky delight.
anonymous,
In short - the best single malt I've tasted so far, and I've tasted quite many...
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