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Lagavulin 16 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
December 29, 2022 (edited November 20, 2023)
LAG16
Why am I not drinking this more often?
NOSE: Homemade Raspberry Preserves on buttered toast, Campfire, Misty Sea Air, & Iodine.
NEAT: Slightly Bitter, Acrid Smoke quickly transitioning to Fresh Berries & Cream, Leather, Burnt Ends, Camphor, and Eucalyptus. Long Finish with Menthol, Charred Oak, and a Fruity Sweetness coating and layering the palate.
SPLASH: a few drops of water and the Berry notes take center stage with Cigar Ash, Black Pepper & Tannins now playing supporting roles. Coating aftertaste is now the bittersweet Darkest of Dark Chocolate and more Cigar Ash.
VERDICT: the unusual cold snap gave me a craving for Peated Whisky and this and a rocks glass have been my companion the last couple nights. The Raspberry Jam sweetness is new for me (this bottle has been open a good while), but I’m digging it. I know it’s Bourbon Hunting Season, but I’m not sure there’s a special release out there that can top this available 365 days a year $99 bottle. Again, why am I not drinking this more often?
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Just grabbed another bottle of this sublime smoky nectar
Great notes on an awesome whisky that's waiting for its next stage appearance in my rotation. $75 is a bargain for this bottle - still seeing about $109 in my local. Hell yes I'd buy 3 at that price!
Agreed. This is phenomenal whisky. Prices tend to be all over the map, unfortunately, and that probably (justifiably) holds people back. Got lucky and found some at Costco for $75 a few weeks back. Grabbed 3. Totally worth it.