Generously_Paul
Lagavulin 16 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
March 20, 2018 (edited March 25, 2019)
Review transfer from Barreled from April 2016
Simply fantastic. Dark amber suggesting caramel coloring and it is chill filtered, but I can overlook that for this amazing single malt. Bottled at 43% ABV. Heavy peat smoke on the nose, but it is a more elegant and sophisticated smoke when compared to Ardbeg or Laphroaig no doubt from the longer maturation period. There is also a salty sea air and a rich sweetness from the sherry oak casks and some light citrus notes. Peaty and salty smoke immediately on the palate with oak developing once the smoke starts to wane. The finish is long, mouth watering and silky smooth. The only negative is the price tag, but I will gladly pay it for this beautiful dram. 4.75
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@A-Aron this is my only Lagavulin 16 review. I did review the 8 year old about a year ago.
is this your first review of Lagavulin 16? seems like I saw one from you some time ago.
I’ve seen it written by a few whisky critics, but nowhere else.
@Rick_M I have seen no such info. It does seem obvious, but nothing to confirms it.
@Generously_Paul - This is a information request to the regulars. Has anyone ever seen info from Lagavulin that their 16yo is aged in sherry or a vatting of bourbon and sherry? It seems obvious from the whisky, but don’t know it to be fact.
I agree with your sherry assessment but have you ever seen it stated by the distillery? My guess is that it is a vatting of bourbon and sherry aged whiskies.