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Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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alc./vol:
43%

Proof:
86°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
16 years

Closure: Natural cork stopper

Categories: Scotch Malt Whisky, Islay single malt whisky

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

Pronounced ‘lagga-Voo-lin’, after the Gaelic Laggan Mhouillin, meaning ‘the mill in the valley’, this 16 year old single malt is the Islay representative in Diageo’s 'Classic Malts' series. It is revered for its peaty but smooth character.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 17/09/2013

Appearance

Clear, deep old gold amber.

Aroma

Earthy raisons and linseed oil rubbed leather with delicate Lapsang Souchong peat smoke, iodine and seaweed. A splash of water bolsters the smoky dried fruit.

Taste

Surprisingly gentle giant with salty, smoky peat, dried fruit and fruitcake. With water: creamy barley-malt laced with peat, sea salt, smoked orchard fruit and vanilla.

Aftertaste

Peaty black pepper, vegetal peat, medicinal smoke and sea saltiness.

More about Lagavulin 16yo Islay single malt whisky

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The term ‘Single Malt Scotch’ refers to a whisky that fulfils all three elements of the term: SINGLE – the whisky must be from only one distillery.

Scotch Whisky Regions

Single Malt Scotch whiskies are grouped by region, each embracing certain characteristics. These are: Highlands (inc. & Speyside), Lowlands, Islands, Islay

Islay single malt Scotch whisky cocktail recipes

View 51 Islay single malt Scotch whisky recipes on Difford's Guide

Produced by Lagavulin Distillery

Pronounced ‘lagga-Voo-lin’, after the Gaelic Laggan Mhouillin, meaning ‘the mill in the valley’. Known for its peaty style and part of Diageo’s ‘TheClass Malts’...

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