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Lagavulin Whisky 16 y.o.

The Lagavulin 16 Years Old is not just any whisky – for many single malt enthusiasts, it is an absolute icon, a benchmark for smoky whiskies, and the undisputed flagship of the legendary distillery on the south coast of the Scottish island of Islay.

For many whisky lovers, it is simply the benchmark for smoky, peaty single malts. Anyone who likes Islay whiskies or wants to discover them can hardly ignore it. It demands attention—and rewards it.

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Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Smoky Lagavulin Crowd Pleaser

The Lagavulin 16YO on the nose is the promise of a long, leisurely drive by the coast, the rubber tires of a new car spinning against warm asphalt. My head is out the window, taking in a bright, marshy aroma as wetlands flank us on one side, and the cloudy ocean on the other. There is only a little wood in this drink and it is richer, with underlying dark chocolate that breaks down into slithers of plastic. 

On the taste, it’s as though we’ve finally found a good spot to get out of the car and sit by the sea. A bonfire has been lit in stark daylight, drawing all heat to itself as the day turns colder, crisper. It is comfortingly, subtly sweet, and the plastic from the nose drifts past the back of the tongue and forward with a lazy trance of honey. The flavour sits on the tongue like a treasured memory –childhood laughter brought to relief, chasing away my world-weariness –a reminder that these years and decades on can be just as bright as the days of my youth. This reminder matures with a very long and very pleasant tobacco aftertaste, cleaved every now and then by the tang of dried wood. This feels very much like wading in the shallows of the ocean; the wood floats away and slowly I’m aware that the brine is distinct, drying the mouth with a thin layer of iodine. 

It’s that gentle introduction to Islay whiskies, more reckless with its sweetness. I’d enjoy this dram once or twice a week, clocking in at a less aggressive 8 out of 10. This is a lot of whisky for what I usually pay, which for certain specials at a local bottle shop can be below $90 AUD. It’s a wonderful representative of Islay classic malts, readily available in Melbourne, and the best introduction to peatier stuff! 

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Lagavulin 16

Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 16 years.

Well, what can I say about this whisky that has not been said before? I was not that into peated whisky by the time I tried Laga 16. So my expecations were quite low. Or atleast I was expecting the sensation of licking a bonfire.

I friggin loved it. And still do. It made an impact on me. It made me delve into peated whisky and especially Islay whisky. It really deserves the attention is gets. A true classic. 

My notes: sherry, sweet, salt, the peat is beautifully intergrated, balanced, pineapple, oranges, cherries and a bit of leather. Complex. 

Sat between Ardbeg and Laphroaig on the south coast of Islay, Lagavulin has a history of disagreements and lawsuits. Founded in 1816, a year after Laphroaig, it has been in fierce competition with its nearest neighbour ever since.

So good! 

The Whisky Wash: https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/scotch-whiskey/whisky-review-lagavulin-16-year-old/

Malt-Review: https://malt-review.com/2016/11/01/lagavulin-16-year-old/

Whiskybase: https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/51469/lagavulin-16-year-old

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最後にアイラを。 #whisky #islay #lagavulin16 #scotch (The Bar K)

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ラガブーリンが手に入った。

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Muahahahahaha, my whiskey collection ever growing. #cigars #whiskey #lagavulin16 #johniewalker #a10warthog (at Redlands, California)