One of the true icons of Islay distilling, this classic 16 year old malt hails from the south of the island, and brings with it a wealth of history. Indeed, such is the high regard that this whisky is held in, that Diageo (then United Distillers) picked it out as the Islay representative in their “Classic Malts” series.

Slow distilled in large pear shaped distills, the whisky has a dense, oily character, which makes it the ideal digestif. Indeed, Lagavulin has been called “the cognac of whiskies”.

A wonderfully peaty whisky with a good dose of sherry influence, Lagavulin demonstrates superb balance and poise, with notes of fudgy, tarry peat, cigar smoke, lapsang souchong, boiled sweets, dried fruits and charred oak.

In contrast to the growing trend of non age stated whiskies, and reduced age statements in standard ranges of many distilleries, Lagavulin’s flagship malt has retained its 16 year old maturity admirably, and to the considerable benefit of the spirit.

It is difficult to overstate the quality of this whisky, it is simply a must try. A crucial dram for every peat-head.

• Product type
  Single Malt
• Distillery / brand
  Lagavulin
• Country
  Scotland
• Region
  Islay
• Bottler
  Distillery Bottling
• Cask type
  Sherry
• Age
  16 years old
• Non-chillfiltered
  No
• Natural colour
  No
• SKU
  014187