Scotch (Single Malt)

Lagavulin 16yr

Lagavulin Distillery (Diageo) · Islay, Scotland

Review and tasting notes

The distillery's benchmark expression — smoky, rich, and full-bodied.

Key facts

• Category: Scotch (Single Malt)
• Distillery: Lagavulin Distillery (Diageo)
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• ABV / Proof: 43% · 86 proof
• Age: 16 years
• Typical price: $80-95

Tasting profile

• Nose: Intense bonfire smoke, savory bacon, iodine, seaweed, sea salt, dried fruit, honeyed sweetness
• Palate: Velvety arrival, dry peatiness, smoldering coal, dates, figs, salted caramel, black pepper, clove
• Finish: Prolonged, warming, iodine, roasted coffee, sun-warmed seawater
• Best for: The distillery's benchmark expression — smoky, rich, and full-bodied