Whisky Tasting 10: Lagavulin 16 Yr from Islay, Scotland
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Published: July 10, 2009
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Lagavulin is from Islay. A distinct island region renounced for producuing peaty whiskies. 4 distilleries especially produce whiskies BIG in peat: Laphroaig, Port Ellen (silent now!), Ardbeg (reopened) and Lagavulin followed by the medium peat distilleries Bowmore and Caol Ila then the least peaty Bruichladdich and Bunnahabhain. Lagavulin 16 is the flagship of this distillery. On the nose, sea breeze, sea mist, peat, sweet sherry, sweet maltiness, gun powder and smoke. Very complex nose …
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2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Yeah! Malts are getting very expensive especially in BC where we pay extra taxes. I buy my odd bottles either from Alberta (30-40% discount vs BC) or from duty frees when good friends come from overseas! Lagavulin 16 is FANTASTIC but it’s not for everyone especially those who do not like the robust characters of peat, smoke and sherry. It’s an exciting whisky for me as it’s so balance and complex!
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
That’s $100.50 in Canada….
I’m hesitating to buy one, but it looks so tempting.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
I’m drinking lagavulin 16 yo at the moment. I really like it, but I like Talisker (18 yo) better. Great vid anyhow; thanks for sharing!
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Heard a rumor that Lagavulin changed to lower peat levels about 6 or 7 years ago (so today’s bottles don’t reflect that). The change was from 50 ppm phenols to 35 … supposedly … to about the same level as laphroaig
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
I’m salivating right now, if you live in a wintery area this is so good when it’s cold outside. Tastes like a fireplace!
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Lagavulin in particular (and Islays in general) are my favorites Scotches. Definitely you need to enjoy the Peat flavor to enjoy Lagavulin, but if you ARE a fan of Islays then this Distillery will be near the top of your favorite Liquor list.
It’s a very complex flavor and I’ve found that most of the people I’ve introduced to it go back to their Glenlivet for its simple smoothness… but some of us get it… and the challenge of the Isle is well worth the effort IMO.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Port Ellen is now closed. Both the Laga and Laphroaig are VERY good whiskys…so is the Ardbeg…to each his own…but all the Islay could be considered the best in the world. Don’t discount the Highlands, if you don’t like peat/smoke whiskys. Cheers…
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Buying a bottle on the way home
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Hi, i was never angry about you comment
You are completely right, i am also a big fan of islay whisky, and i would alway prefer them.
PS: Have you ever tried an ardbeg? How is he?
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Well you’re right. I was a bit out of order. Truth is, comparing the both with a measure of quality would result in a convincing win for Lagavulin, that’s what I meant, but what I said without the least trace of tactics. Looking at the market, it’s a sure win for Jack Daniel’s. It’s sold hundred’s of times more, and more people would go for JD, having tasted the both next to each other. All in all, I would definately go for Lagavulin.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
No, its just different.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Like shit compared to this.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
i love its spicy taste..quality malt.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Lagavulin 16 yo is one of the best whiskys around in my opinion. Lovely and peaty, smoky, with an oily texture. The taste lingers in your mouth for such a long time afterwards.
I also really rate Mortlach 16 year old from Dufftown. Again, has a nice smoky taste, but with more fruit – very distinctive.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Yes I’ve tried Laphroaig and it’s really good but I’m still in love with Lagavulin ;o)
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
I agree Lagavulin is very good. But you should taste Laphroaig 15 years thats a nice islay whisky to.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Absolutely the best one from Islay according to me.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
ive never tasted Jack Daniels
whats it like?
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Can’t beat the peat and smoke!
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
Lagavulin and Ardbeg!!!!!
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
This is my favorite scotch to date
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
for some reason i’m using a regular bordeaux wine glass (just like michael here) to taste single malt scotches, maybe it’s a bad habit i got (probably by being used to taste a lot of red wine in the last few years) but it seems to me that i need a bigger glass to really enjoy and unlock all the flavour in a good scotch, a regular scotch “snifter” doesnt quite let me stick my big nose and swirl it abundantly enough to get the best of it, maybe my nose is not trained enough,i’d recommend it though
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
As far as I recall. Gunpowder was always there but the nail polish could have been from the volatility of the alcohol from cask strength whisky. I have not atsted this malt for quite sometime.
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
i really like your reveiew on this one, very accurate…i can’t believe you qualified ardbeg as a “gun powder”, “nail polish” flavored wine in other reviews, you’ve always been a reference to me when it comes to taste and “decide” which scotch i should go for..keep the good work/good reviews i’ll always trust you, ’cause we have similar taste when it comes to scotch/wine
2:26 am on July 10th, 2009
If you are going to do a show like this at least get yourself a Riedel Vinum Glass.