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Lagavulin 16 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
February 8, 2018 (edited April 29, 2018)
Lagavulin 16 was the first Islay I ever tried, and I remember thinking it tasted like solvent. Thankfully, my palate has developed since then. Onward, to the review:
Price: $84.99 at Total Wine in Houston, Texas
Setting: Neat in a Glencairn, with a fat basset hound resting in my lap.
Color: Amber.
Nose: Peat, campfire smoke, band-aid, leather, caramel (18/25 points)
Taste: Smoke, peat, band-aid, meat, tobacco ash, caramel, and toffee. There is a fair amount of sweetness mixed in with all the savory peat-related notes. Nice mouthfeel, with a fair amount of heat for the ABV. (45/50 points)
Finish: Medium-long duration. The peaty flavors make a quick exit, leaving a refreshing minty flavor that lingers. Really pleasant. (23/25) points)
Conclusion: Lagavulin 16 is a fine whisky. It's got tons of complexity, excellent mouthfeel, and a refreshing finish. All that being said, I don't love the price. I've seen people on here pick this up for ~$55 USD, which I'd say is good value, but it's ~$85 USD near me which feels a little overpriced.
86/100
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