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Lagavulin 16

by Lagavulin Distillery
PeatySmokyMaritimeSweetDried FruitOaky
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🔬 Whiskey Details

Type
Single Malt Scotch
Age
16 Year
Region
Islay
Distillery
Lagavulin Distillery

🎨 Flavor Profile

PeatySmokyMaritimeSweetDried FruitOaky

📝 Tasting Notes

👃 Nose

Intensely peated with rich bonfire smoke and iodine, balanced by surprisingly sweet notes of dried figs, raisins, and dark caramel. Layers of sea air, leather, and a hint of sherry cask influence add depth and complexity.

👅 Palate

Powerful and full-bodied with waves of peat smoke enveloping sweet malt, dark chocolate, and espresso notes. The maritime character shines through with brine and seaweed, while sherry-influenced dried fruits provide a luxurious sweetness.

🔥 Finish

Exceptionally long and warming, with smoldering peat, ash, and sweet oak lingering alongside hints of dark fruit and sea salt.

🥃 How to Enjoy

Recommended
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Neat

Pour at room temp in a Glencairn. Let it breathe 2–3 minutes before nosing — this unlocks the full aromatic profile.

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A Drop of Water

A few drops cut through cask-strength alcohol and release esters. Start with one drop and taste as you go.

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On the Rocks

Fine for lighter, fruitier expressions. Cold can mute the complexity in heavily peated or well-aged malts.

💡 Older expressions (15+ years) and peated malts are best neat or with a single drop of still water.
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