Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

Lagavulin 16 Years Old

Score 86


Average Score 86

Highest Score 90

Lowest Score 84

# of Times Scored 24

This Single Malt is distilled by Lagavulin in Islay.

Tasting notes:

Fruity, smoke, charred smoke on the nose. Rich peat, sweet ashes, toffee, oily on the palate. Long dry sweet peaty finish.



  • Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Sweet earthy peat, honey then floral aromas on the nose. Rich gentle peaty mouthfeel. Fruit laden peat, sweet smoke, anise, spices and sea breeze undertones on the palate. Lovely gentle sweet ever present peat on a medium long finish.

    85

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Sweet bonfire aromas, peat, lemons and citrus candies on the nose. Rich sweet peat mouthfeel. Lovely peat notes, candied fruit, melons and smoke on the palate. Fulsome sweet peat on a medium long finish.

    87

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Smoke, fruit, peaty honey and vanilla on the nose. Round, gentle, peaty mouthfeel. Luscious peat, honey, fruit, dry smoke, sweet seaweed, oak, toffee, coffee and a hint of mint on the palate. Rich smoky peaches on a medium finish.

    87

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Rich, smoky, oranges, honey, mangos and pineapple on the nose. Rich sweet peaty mouthfeel. Round, mild spices, campfire smoke, sweet oakiness and peat on the palate. Smoke and sweet peat on a medium finish

    87

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Cedar chips, ginger, peat, sweet intense smoke, toffee, honey, spices and vanilla on the nose. Sweet thick peaty mouthfeel. Honey, oakum, cocoa, sherry, fruity, figs, plums and more peat on the palate. Medium long sweet peaty finish.

    86

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Sweet peppery ashes, floral peat, honeyed tar, oolong tea and smoke on the nose. Gentle sweet smoky mouthfeel. Light tar, smoke, honey, fruit and licorice on the palate. Sweet ashes and honey on a medium finish.

    87

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Light peat, mild oranges, fresh cedar aromas and fruit on the nose. Gentle smoke and peat mouthfeel. Soft red fruit, lovely light spices, rich peat and sea salt on the palate. Mild peat and fruit on a medium finish.

    87

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Sweet brine, fruit, earthy seaweed, light iodine, peat and campfire aromas on the nose. Sweet peaty mouthfeel. Fruit, tar candies and smoke on the palate. Fulsome gentle yet intense peat and smoke on a medium long finish.

    87

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Sweet fruity smoke, toasted pineapple, caramel and light seaside breezes on the nose. Sweet peaty mouthfeel. Chewy smoke, lovely sweet peaty fruit then light vanilla tar on the palate. Silky smoke, fruit and sweet creosote on a medium finish.

    87

    Lagavulin 16 Years Old, 43% abv

    Sweet kippers, seaweed, caramel, mint and soft peat aromas on the noise. Caramelized peat, soft tar soaked fruit and gentle spices on the palate. Medium short finish with soft sweet peat and fruit on the finish.

    86

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