Islay
Port Ellen 1979 · 40 Year
50.9% ABV6/10 Peat
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Islay · Scotland
Lagavulin 16
Powerfully smoky, with Peat smoke, Iodine, Seaweed, Sherry and Dried fruit.
16 years43% ABVAmerican oak & sherry
Editorial flavour profileProduct sourceReview date: Not recorded yet
An editorial flavour picture, not a laboratory measurement. Check the product source for your bottling.
Bottle profile
The six values describe flavour intensity from 0 to 10; they are not quality scores.
- Smoke
- 8/10
- Fruit
- 3/10
- Sweet
- 5/10
- Wood
- 6/10
- Spice
- 7/10
- Maritime
- 6/10
Key facts
- Style
- Single malt
- Origin
- Scotland · Islay
- Age
- 16 years
- Strength
- 43% ABV
- Cask
- American oak & sherry
- Peat
- 7/10
- Status
- Open
What can you expect?
Lagavulin 16
Powerfully smoky, with Peat smoke, Iodine, Seaweed, Sherry and Dried fruit.
About the distillery
Lagavulin
Lagavulin was founded in 1816 and is based in Lagavulin Bay, Islay. Its recorded operating status is open.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Lagavulin 16 taste like?
Lagavulin 16 is editorially described here with Turfrook, Jodium, Zeewier, Sherry, Gedroogd fruit. Check the product source for the exact bottling.
Is Lagavulin 16 smoky?
Lagavulin 16 has a peat intensity of 7 out of 10 in this comparison. This describes intensity, not quality.
What can I compare with Lagavulin 16?
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