Lagavulin 16 Year Old

The quintessential Islay classic! Established in 1816, the Lagavulin Distillery is located on the Isle of Islay, with its miles of peat bogs that provide the raw material that influences the unique Whisky. The iconic Lavaulin 16 year Old Single Malt is crafted with precision and backed up by centuries of local distilling tradition. 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 a long maturation ensure that Lagavulin develops all of its delicious richness and peaty characteristics, balanced beautifully by sherry, fruit, and spice notes.

Flavour Profile

Tasting Notes

Colour

Amber Gold.

Nose

Intense nose with massive peat smoke and iodine. Rich sweetness with hints of fruity and sherry notes, vanilla, and Lapsang Souchong.

Palate

A rich, dried fruit sweetness of the sherry character with clouds of smoke and strong, barley-malt flavors. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of salty and peppery smoke.

Finish

Huge, long, warming, and peppery with a distinct appetizing sweetness. Spice is balanced by peat and vanilla. A dash of water brings out Indian spices.