LeeEvolved
Lagavulin 16 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
July 28, 2016 (edited January 18, 2020)
Almost immediately there was a huge surge of medicinal band aid that wafted up the nose as it settled into the tasting glass that was followed up with a heavy smokiness. I was surprised.
Then there was another medicinal wash across the tongue with the first sip that also surprised the hell out of me. This isn't what I'd heard about Laga 16. It was kind of harsh.
So I let it sit...and then it opened up beautifully. The band aid faded, the the briny sea and sweet smoke filled the glass. The slight harshness washed away and I got more of what I really hoped for: Islay perfection.
To be fair, I haven't had much, if any, whisky over the last 3 weeks. My palate needed to be shocked back into it's groove and Lagavulin definitely woke me up. Excellent smoky single malt. Highly recommended.
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A well written review!