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Lagavulin 16 в отзывах предстаёт классическим островным виски с дымно-торфяным, йодистым и морским профилем, сладостью сухофруктов, шерри и шоколада и долгим финишем, но с повторяющимися претензиями к крепости 43%, фильтрации, красителю, цене и разнице между партиями.
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В большинстве отзывов Lagavulin 16 описывают как классический островной виски с интенсивным торфяным дымом, йодом, солью, морскими и смолистыми нотами, к которым добавляются сладость, сухофрукты, шерри, тёмный шоколад, цитрус и специи; неоднократно отмечают мягкую, маслянистую текстуру, хороший баланс и долгий, тёплый, сбалансированный финиш. Его называют эталоном для дымных виски, «ежедневным» драмом, доступным и выгодным по соотношению цены и качества, а также удачным вариантом для знакомства со стилем. При этом часть отзывов считает его слишком простым, «плоским», гладким, «мейнстримным» или водянистым из-за низкой крепости, а некоторые указывают на недостаточную полноту во вкусе, слабость или короткость финиша и на то, что виски не выдерживает добавления воды.
Критические и противоречивые мнения повторяются: претензии к крепости 43%, холодной фильтрации и добавлению карамельного колера, к растущей цене, к падению характера со временем и заметным колебаниям между партиями и бутылками. Встречаются жалобы на излишнюю пепельность, горечь и влияние дерева, «монолитность», землистые, «грязные» и даже гнилостные ноты, лёгкую металличность, излишний йод и усталость от сладко-растительной tannic-ноты в финише; есть резко отрицательные отзывы вплоть до сравнения с «мутной водой», «скучно» и «Islay не моё», а также предпочтение Laphroaig или более старых версий Lagavulin. Отдельно отмечают разницу между партиями, между бутылкой и пробой в баре, а также что цена выше 100 EUR может не соответствовать впечатлению.
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Ultimately, a class whisky that does a lot of things right. The smoky notes are not overdone and leave room for other flavors.
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| Нос | 86 | There are many maritime smells on the nose, from seaweed to iodine and of course smoke. |
| Вкус | 85 | The taste is significantly milder than expected from Nosing. Maritime aromas are also present here. A feeling of campfire comes up with these aromas. The impression in the mouth is soft and slightly oily. |
| Финиш | 86 | The finish is balanced, somewhat dry and of medium length. At the end there is a slight sweetness with oak aromas. |
нос 86 · вкус 93 · финиш 93
Sample from a 2017 batch. Rather good but it can't compete with a 16yr White Horse mini I'm having alongside it - it's lacking the complexity, depth, and harmony found in the much earlier expression.
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| Нос | 86 | Smoky and maritime, a bit medicinal. Brine, tarry ropes, black pepper, hints of citric fruits (oranges especially). A bit too much wood and vanilla. A little chocolate and rubber. |
| Вкус | 88 | Actually better than I was expecting, despite the weak arrival. Sweeter and fruitier - orange zest, apples, a touch of pink grapefruit. Pepper, brine, fairly smoky/maritime/medicinal with good balance. Not as much vanilla or wood. |
| Финиш | 87 | Sweet fruitiness, lots of peat. A bit more vanilla now which slightly detracts from the experience as the finish progresses. But still rather good. |
Sea, smoked fish, burnt wood, dried fruit, berries of the forest, light pepperiness, some spices and heather. Complex, drinkable, long finish.
It's not for everyone For a specific audience Strong aroma, smoky taste
Color – amber. Aroma – peat, swamp, mustiness, cocoa, tea. Taste – peat, iodine, smokedness, sausage, sweetness. Pairs with blue cheese. Standard whisky from Islay.
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| Нос | 86 | campfire smoke, smoked meat, baked apple, smoked plums, dried fruit, cocoa |
| Вкус | 85 | smoke, peat, dried fruit compote, nuts, dark chocolate, cocoa, tannins |
| Финиш | 86 | |
Buckwhisky, dark and sour
(Blind tasting) Amber color. Quite oily structure.
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| Нос | 86 | Toffee. Buttery. Caramel. Salt. Salted caramel. Then smoke. Peat. Then dried fruit comes in. Milk chocolate. A touch of seaweed. Salted peanuts. Herbal notes. More salt and peanuts the second time around. |
| Вкус | 87 | Lots of salt. Dried fruit. Smoke. Peat. Herbal. Still lots of salt. Caramel. Salted caramel. Toffee. Salted toffee. Pinch of spice. Black pepper. A bit of dried apple. |
| Финиш | 87 | Quite full and intense. Dried fruit. Dessert chocolate. Dried plums. Smoked plums. Toffee. Salted caramel. Hazelnuts. Nougat, but in a salty and non-sweet version. A trace of spices. A bit of raisins. Cocoa. Dark chocolate. Long finish. |
Even though it is chill-filtered and probably heavily loaded with caramel, I would pick this over Ardbeg 10 any day... This has more to offer than just the peat. The sherry cask influence is well present even after the heavy filtration... Imagine what it could offer without chill-castration!
This is a classy Islay Malt. Its warmth and coziness remind me of a bonfire during a warm, peaceful summer evening somewhere on the seaside. A time spent with family or friends... Slainte!
One of my all-time favorites, though I'm not sure I'd be willing to pay the price
A must: the one with which one begins to seriously put the nose in a glass ...
Very complete pallet of delightfull notes harmonically fitted
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always nice coming back to a well known. cant see that much change, but - oh lord- i still would be so thankful for 46%, coloured or not. it just tastes a little bit to watery for my own tasting profile. to let settle it for 2-4 mins in the glass is a must for this one. price is ok, but unfortunalety it keeps climbing.
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
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Delicious Allday Malt.
I like this, but I don’t love it. I can see though why this would be the go-to whisky for peat enthusiasts. Pretty affordable and pretty good.
Super taste of smoke, a very very peated whisky. All time favorite! very good nose, Royal taste.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
Fantastic overall. A slightly older bottling of Lagavulin inherited from a family member.
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It's just a Laga 16! For me, the standard Islay representative that you have to know. He has everything to feel like standing on Islay's coast. The soft sherry tones play around the stormy rest and it is fun to seek the sherry influence, even if it is not easy.
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It's not a bad drink, but better prices can be found in this price range
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
A basic
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Is currently the only known Lagavulin, which is just too ashy for me. I prefer the DE
A fantastic standard, which only gets me 90 points plus, because with 43% it lacks a little of the puncturing power and the knowledge about a completely unnecessary coloring spoils my ecstasy. Away from it a really great standard for a more than fair price.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
Batch L8212 Nose: Very nice, like a broadside sweet smoke. The smoke smell could also come from the lapsang souchong of my local tea dealer, as if resinous wood were burning in the distance. But even in Lagavulin 16 I find a medical grade that is very, very similar to the current Caol Ila 12yo. Maybe because of the same malt? But the smoke here is heavier, heavier, carried by sweet vanilla, and a handful of redcurrants. Also a splash of juice fresh orange pressed is there. After some breathing time comes a smell like dates in bacon from the glass and at the latest now begins salivation. Mouth: A smoky-sweet, but also dry onset, vanilla and again parallels to a freshly brewed Lapsang. A little dates and orange, some currants. In short: the aromas of the nose consistently continued in the mouth. Add to that the taste of licorice on which you chew (which often exists on medieval markets, for example). But: The mouthfeel does not do justice to the strong nose. It feels a bit watery, the aromas are not as strong as the nose promises. Unfortunately that makes him seem quite flat. Finish: Here he is bitter, a touch coin money (too many inactive barrels?), Sawdust and remains of pencil tips. A solid whisky and a welcome guest in the local bar. Unfortunately, I do not like this batch so much, and I find the four-year-younger brother from the North Coast more rounded overall and more coherent in the overall picture. 83/100
I will try to leave my assessment of this, if I may say so, to my beloved (maybe starter) from decent ones (along with the test for Cyrillic). For the first time I liked its obvious oiliness, i.e. with dislike (inexperience?) to whisky, Lagavulin as something "went." And about Makallan, I was heard a lot and tried all kinds of 1824 on the Canary Islands because of the local budget. And this (lag) literally poured in and ... increased in price each year by about 10 euros approximately))). Those. I definitely recommend both to the collection and to knowledge.
Truly outstanding!
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| Нос | 90 | Powerful earthy peat smoke, seaweed in the background. |
| Вкус | 90 | Feels creamy in the mouth, clearly liquorice, subtly salty. In the taste the sherry is lightly there. The strong peat smoke balances it all together. |
| Финиш | 91 | Lingering and complex, peat smoke, peppery and medicinal again. Slightly sweet. |
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Category: Single Malt Producer and bottler: Lagavulin Distillery (Diageo) Series: Classic Malts of Scotland Region: Islay Fortress: 43% Volume: 700 ml Bottling date: 07/25/2019 Barrel type: Bourbon & Sherry Casks Exposure: 16 years Filtering: ? Dye: present Aromatics. The surprisingly beautiful, rich, deep and ever-changing nose of this whisky testifies to its venerable age and the fine work of the manufacturer in maintaining the traditionally high quality of the product for a considerable number of years. He seems to have absorbed all the distinctive features of the Ailov neighbors (powerful smoke and peat like Ardbeg, a little medical features of Laphroaig, light minerality of Caol Ila, etc.) and mixed them into a single cool alloy. Here you have sweet pleasant smoke from burning branches of young trees or shrubs, and tobacco motifs, hot smoked fish, leather, shoe polish, withered leaves and humus in the autumn forest after rain, cold infused tea brewing. Let's not forget about sea (sea salt and a little iodine), medical (Vishnevsky's ointment, Asterisk balm) and malt (soaked crumb of white bread, vanilla) notes. It is worth noting that the aroma is also enriched by sweet and fruity traits (milk chocolate, baked pears and apples, prunes, lemon juice and zest). The taste is really striking in its saturation, despite the fact that we have only 43% “on board”. At first, for a couple of seconds, it is sweet, chocolate-vanilla-caramel. Then burnt woods, pepper, zest, sea iodine, oily and minty sensations approach and, soon, they explode, filling the entire space of taste. Every now and then, here and there, fruits and berries suddenly manifest themselves in taste, successfully interspersed in this “combustible” space. Aftertaste. Well, of course, long, long, how could it be otherwise. Gar, coffee, iodine, menthol. Well, what can I say? Of course, this is a "classic of the genre." Honorary and brightest representative of the "Classic Malts of Scotland" series from Diageo. Each member of the smoky whisky cohort from Fr. Isla is unique in its own way, each has its own bright distinctive style, somewhere even directly opposite to its competitor. In many ways, for this we love and appreciate them. Lagavulin 16, as it were, absorbs all the best of them and thus “reconciles” them, bringing them to a common denominator. This whisky can be enjoyed endlessly, especially as long as it remains quite affordable through all sorts of promotions. All of the above, of course, refers to regular releases, and not to limited editions and barrel-strength releases - I have not yet climbed into such "wilds". 87 points out of 100.
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S 7 Opened for 6 months. H2H with PC Islay Barley and Ardbeg Blaaack, now Laga 16’s low ABV is setting itself back here. [83-85] I'll get a bottle unless my bank account says otherwise. N 27 Slightly oily & sweet coastal smoke. Moderately peated with more smoke than peat here. Tinned fruits (yellow peaches, raisins). Kelp, sea salt. Dry oak. Lapsang souchong. Creamy vanilla. A whiff of cinnamon, mint sprig, and brown sugar. P 26 Medium body. Again, savoury peat to start, but now slightly more earthy. More peat than smoke. Juicy ripe fruits. Malty. Warm, unintrusive baking spices cause no challenge to drink. Plenty of smoked oak. F 23 Mid finish. Mildly fruity and oaky. The peat leaves a rather dry mouthfeel. Weak spices at the back.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
It could be much better if bottled at 46+% ABV, NCF. Still, it's an absolute classic and one of the best mass-produced whiskies.
Color – dark amber. Aroma – peat, iodine, sea, minerality, paint, distant sweetness. Taste – rubber, tires, burnt bread, sweetness. I'm happy.
A very well-made peated whisky. Well-balanced.
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| Нос | 88 | oriental medicine called seirogan(in Korean, 정로환), wood vinegar, smokey, citric, sherry |
| Вкус | 88 | slightly salty, sherry, sweet, citric, apple peaty taste is weaker than its nose |
| Финиш | 86 | woody, smokey, sherry, fruity |
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
At this price, it's an excellent entry-level peaty beer.
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| Нос | 87 | The peat smoke at the bottom has a hint of fruitiness. |
| Вкус | 87 | The peat ash balance is a bit oily. |
| Финиш | 86 | medium and long |
one of the best daily peated whisky but boring
It is silky and soft, but the texture feels a bit light. It's decent enough to drink on its own.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Nose: Smokey oak, slightly sweet. Orange, banana, smoked salmon. Wet rock and iodine. Even a touch of mint. Body: Medium weight. Taste: Salmon, grapes, orange and liquorice all embedded in different kinds of smoke. Some spices. Finish: Long, on heavenly smoke and delicate oak. Slight saltiness. Verdict: You can't fault this: it should belong in everyone's cabinet.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
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Complexity is the key to this whisky. Soft smoke making way to sweet notes, finishing off with some mint and menthol rolling across the tongue. Expertly bottled at 43% to not really need water to reduce "burn" but a little bit opens it up well. 92/100
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 90
I was ready to give it the 90, but only the fact this it is collored and chill-filtered will prevent me to do that. I still do not understand why the keep doing it. NEvertheless, this is an excellent malt for the one who loves peat. Definitely a killer and for me a must-have.
You must like its earthy, muddy, even rotten flavors ...
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2016 version
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Wonderful whisky for the cold winter days here in Netherlands!
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(Sample) good quality and charismatic islay malt, with a very classic taste
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Thank you Lagavulin!!!
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 90
Lagavulin 16 has changed over the years, it has lost some and gained some. It is not better or worse. It is different. Heavier on the dry smoke, less sweetness. Still lots of depth and development in glass and on the palate. Very awarding.
would have scored 89 if it weren’t so wildly expensive here in my country EUR 70. better than laphroaig, not as good as ardbeg, crazy expensive. very very good balance.
He was one of my first smokers and I wanted to learn how he still pleases me with the experience of well over 100 malts, Conclusion: An excellent whisky, which is unrivaled by the standards in the price range.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
A classic. Islay, 16, under 50, -: you do not get that much anymore these days. Meanwhile, I think that he would stand 46% better. But that's probably daytime dependent.
very harmonic, maybe a little bit too flat and thin, would be amazing at 46%vol without caramel coloring or chill filtration
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Tasted from a nearly empty bottle. In my memory it was richer before. Might have to redo a tasting with a nearly full bottle.
Hm-h. I prefer PX and whisky separately ... The 16 year old is tough competition for the DE's and special bottlings.
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 91
I am a non-smoker and it was clear to me that this would not be a top tasting for me. In addition, it was one of my first Islay whisky ever and at the same time the knowledge afterwards, that I don't have to go to this island urgently. I respect this characterful dram and especially the distillery behind it. That's why I don't want to give it any points, because it is definitely worth every penny for lovers.
Specific smoky whisky, you can feel the different over time. A Great whisky with a reasonable price. Perfect daily dram.
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| Нос | 91 | Very smoky(campfire), light honey, leather, sweet fruit, orange |
| Вкус | 91 | Raisin, seawater, oakiness, dark chocolate, smooth, sweet fruit |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium, Pyroligneous, dark chocolate |
Is this whisky overrated and overhyped? Definitely not! Lagavulin 16 is an outstanding Islay single malt and a cornerstone of Scotch whisky culture. Intense peat smoke with hints of iodine and seaweed dominates the nose, merging with soft and yet substantial sherry cask sweetness. On the palate, it tastes full-bodied, peppery and deliciously sweet with dried fruits and an overwhelming blast of dry peatiness. The finish is prolonged, warming and spicy. A superb malt that would be even better with 46% ABV, no chill filtering and natural color. RATING: 4.4/5.0 stars ≙ 90 pts → SUPERB [-]
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 88
A dram that makes me forget all worries at all times and reminds me why life is worth living.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Maybe I was unlucky with my batch, because my Lagavulin 16, bottled 2019, doesn't have much to offer apart from a massive smoke note. In a bar I recently had a Lagavulin 16 that clearly came from a much better bottling, here I could taste a lot more fruit and wood. The rating refers to Lagavulin 16. yo bottled 2019. Too bad that Lagavulin has such fluctuations. In direct comparison with an approximately equally expensive Ardbeg Uigeadail, the Lagavulin loses a lot for me because of the lack of complexity.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
*** ????: golden orange ????: very peaty, warm seaweed, lively, windy, feel that only 43% ????: light, peaty, watery, flat, sweet but broken with a slight tartness, not too long, ????: finish slightly warming, sweet-tart, short * Broad, flat and short. Just a nice nose. I like seaweed peat. This is a whisky for drinks. Well L16, I used to like you a lot when I started my journey with Islay. Sentiment remained but enjoy the palate of more beginners;) * ????: 3.5 / 10 ????: 83/100
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Intense notes and aromas, all very smooth, balanced and harmonious. I think this would be a top class malt if only it would be bottled at a higher ABV. The nose is fantastic, the rest is just too gentle to be truly mind-blowing. Still, it's a high quality drink at a fantastic value. Sit back, relax and enjoy.
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| Нос | 89 | Sweet, sweet mythical Lagavulin smoke. Instead of smothering everything with peat , the smoke moves around and compliments the aromas individually. Smoked oysters and sea weed, smoked black tea leaves, oranges, dirty tobacco notes and sweetened dried fruits. |
| Вкус | 87 | Delicate, slighly syrupy and luxurious mouth feel.There's a lot of flavor developing over time. Starts off a bit medicinal, bitter and musty old wood, cigar smoke and sweet agave syrup. |
| Финиш | 89 | Aromatic Lagavulin smoke, spicy oak, drying ashes and bitter menthol leaves. Barbeque honey marinade. The finish is long, warming and spicy, a bit bitter. |
Great whisky. Balanced, soft, with a good range of tones in aroma and taste.
2020-04-03
There's been an opinion this 16yo flagship whisky has declined in character over the years. I also think this is the case. I'm guessing there's less older stock in the blend and the rare old sherry barrels are probably being replaced with younger ones and maybe sherry seasoned casks. That said, it's still a great scotch and one of my favorites. I feel incomplete if it's not on my shelf. Nose: Lapsang souchong tea, charred meat, mud, swamp grass. Faintly fruity. Roasted peanuts. Smells a bit medicinal - betadine. Palate: Sweet. The peat takes on a mossy funkiness here. Finish: Strongly phenolic. Late seaweed.
the smokiest of smokies if u ask me, tastes like an ashtray ..
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| Нос | 86 | Sweet smoke. Caramel, vanilla. Smoke, peat and salt. There is a bit of earthiness. The whole mix is very nice. |
| Вкус | 88 | Distinct peat, but with an equally clearly emphasized sweetness. Salty caramel. Some spices. Closest to ginger. Full, round, relatively oily. |
| Финиш | 88 | Slightly peppery at first. Then a combination of peat and sweets. Salty caramel. A little sea and earthy. The finish sounds nice, it is not so shallow. The intensity decreases gradually, not by leaps and bounds. Long finish. |
The flavor is smooth and rich. Peat smoky rich oiliness. I liked the heavy feeling that didn't go well with this alcohol content. I wonder how well this would be received if it were a CS version. The bacon smoky flavor is dominant and the flavor is similar to that of an izakaya skewer. It's delicious, but it's average and more refined than fun.
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Sprats in oil, black bread, peat smoke, baked fruits. A true classic!
It is not for nothing that this single malt has so many fans. This whisky is simply unique and always a wonderful experience. Real star qualities have the aroma and the impressive finish. In the mouth it is also gentle with full spice and thus conveys a sweetness that is rare in smoky whiskys.
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Peat of Lagavulin is not good for me
Peat, Islay, smoke, acidity, notes of sweetness, barley. Cool balance. Taste - peat, classic, smoke, taste, age. Great balance.
2023.08.24 bottled
I see why this is a classic and I'm happy to have a first bottle of this. I also see why people think it's overpriced, but at the moment I don't care too much. Between the peated spirit and sherry and bourbon influences, it's a wonderfully balanced dram that fits very well into my current collection. I'm not sure if I'll need a second bottle after this, but I'll surely be on the lookout for malts like this one.
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| Нос | 86 | Balanced. It has smoke, fresh fruit and vanilla without anything dominating, and dryness in the background, as well as maritime notes and herbal tea. |
| Вкус | 86 | Peaty, smoky, like a good lapsang souchong, grapefruit, and not without some sweetness. It's quite smooth and begins quite simple on the tongue but it gets more complex. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium long, fruity and smoky, pepper as well. |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Full-bodied. The first few glasses of the bottle were soft and pleasant. But over time the peat became more pungent, still a very good whisky.
Nase: Süß, Rauch, Vanille, leicht Zitrone, Keksteig, leicht maritim, Eiche, Malz ••• Geschmack: Süß, Rauch, würzig, Vanille, Keksteig, Eiche, leichte Zitrone, Malz, maritime Noten ••• Abgang: Mittellang; süßes Malz mit Rauch und maritimen Noten bleibt. ••• Fazit: Die Nase geht angenehm süß und rauchig los. Dazu kommen Vanille, leichte Zitrone und Keksteig. Leichte maritime Noten habe ich ebenfalls. Eiche und Malz sind auch präsent. Der Geschmack startet süß, rauchig und würzig. Vanille und Keksteig gibt es zu Beginn. Eiche, eine leichte Zitrone und Malz kommen dann. Auch hier sind maritime Noten wahrnehmbar. Ein schöner Standard. Toll ausbalanciert. Fehlnoten habe ich keine. Ein guter „Daily-Raucher“ ohne viel Firlefanz. ••• 86-87
A classic from Islay. Very good dram
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N: 22,P: 20,F: 22,B: 21 85-89: Jackpot, Collection Must Damn good. Always stock. Friends jealous.
Apple, plum, smoky, campfire, violet. On the palate, the smokiness pushes forward assertively, while on the nose fresh apple-like fruit and dried fruit nuances appear alongside the smoke. The balance between bourbon and sherry casks is well achieved.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
My first love for Islay...really love it
For the under $100 price point, this is my favorite. Peaty, smokey and smooth. It's very complex and yet balanced. Try it side by side with Laphroig 10 and you can really appreciate the Lagavulin 16.
Nose: Iodine, Benzocaine, peat, smoke, sherry Taste: Peat, malt, caramel, vanilla, raisin, spice, lingering smoke, oak My favorite Islay. Medicinal smoky.
нос 92 · вкус 96 · финиш 96
A very very good whisky, nice smoke, but personal i prefer the laphroaig
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
If you like the taste of muddy water, this whisky is best for you.
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Fantastic, one of the best whiskys I have had so far.
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One of the best standards.
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нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
everything fits together, very relaxed, harmonious, not overwhelmed despite the intense smoke ... I would almost say: "designed", or "batched to death" I would have liked a fuller body, and more rough edges ... would have been 3% more vol? Whining on a high level ... in the high demand to deliver such a (constant) good product, hats off! Reminds me here and there of the Laphroaig 18y. For quieter situations just the thing ...
A very nice whisky, always bewitching. He buries many more expensive whisky.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 84
What more to write than in the opening text of the review. I just love her. For example, with the 10th Summer Ardbeg, Lagavulin will get peat and heavier. Ardbeg 10 Yo is fresher and more iodine. If you want to stay on the islands but want more salt and iodine, then there's Caol Ila. First of all, I was afraid to do it. But then I tried it, and the water will give Lagavulin another dimension, interesting, one that is worth trying. But it was enough to try it once. Next time I will enjoy it at full 43%.
this is a smoker I like; beautiful standard, which nobody overwhelmed; a few more turns would be good for the malt
For a smoky whisky I think this is fine. Smoky is not normally my thing, but I personally like it. If you open it, he is right in your home. Maybe the neighbors smell it when you open it.
нос 85 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
Coloured unfortunately.
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 85
This was the first whisky I truly loved. Still the love is there. Such a well balanced characterful dram. Only downside is that it maybe lacks a bit of body.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
86/100
very high quality but mainstream, spicy, yummy, elegant, even with 43% full-bodied spicy - nevertheless a devaluation for color and 43% at the presentation
H2H- Lagavulin through the ages - as usual logic would dictate that the older ones would be better, but will that be the case? I already did a head to head of the 21, 25 and 30 and found the 25 to be better than most other people and between the 3 not that much in it so it will be interested to taste again. Lagavulin 16 is favourite of many on here for a go to islay dram and once price has been taken into account I can gauge the best value and I suspect the 16 will do well here. Mid 1960`s to present 37 year, all official bottlings Drams https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/100508/lagavulin-guaranteed-pure-malt-pot-still https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/51469/lagavulin-16-year-old https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/75648/lagavulin-islay-jazz-festival-2015 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/35109/lagavulin-1991 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/613/lagavulin-1985 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/12/lagavulin-25-year-old https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/10/lagavulin-30-year-old https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/44217/lagavulin-37-year-old In theory the nose and palate should all have similarities so I will knock a few out from the start, tasting 8 heavy peaters is a lot for my palate. Nose The first to be discounted was the Jaz festival2015 and the 30 year but that might be because they were more delicate. next was the 21 year 1991 then the 37 year which left the NAS 1960`s, 16 year, 21 year 1985 and the 25 year. A difficult decision 1 - 21 year 1985 2 - Pure Pot Still 60`s 3 - 37 year 4 - 16 year 5 - 25 year 6 - 30 year 7 - 21 year 1991 8 - 2015 Jazz festival Palate 1st tasting (tentative) 1 - 21 year 1985 2= - 21 year 1991 2= - 37 year 4 -2015 Jazz festival 5 - 25 year 6 - 30 year 7 - Pure Pot Still Nas 8 - 16 year 2nd tasting 1 -1985 21 year 2 - 1991 21year 3 - 37 year 4 - 25 year 5 - Jazz festival 2015 6 - 30 year 7 - 16 year 8 - Nas pure pot still (been open a while) After 2 tastings my top 3 were the same with the 25 year moving to 4th the Nas was bottom with the 16 year just beating it. The 30 year was a little delicate in this company. The big question is and the one that should give us all hope is that there was little in the first 6 placings and the 16 year was not far behind but the exta years maturation told. If You took price into consideration then the 16 year can hold its head up high.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Great Islay standard. good PLV
нос 65 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
The malt used for production comes from Port Ellen.
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| Нос | 86 | Rich, peaty smoke, seaweed, chocolate, dried plums, apples, orange peel, almonds, |
| Вкус | 87 | Rich, peaty, chocolate, almonds, honey, dried plums, sea salt |
| Финиш | 85 | Long and strong dried fruit, peat smoke, light pepper |
нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
very nice peated whisky. rich in flavour. with Nice sweet notes underneath the smoke. An absolute staple
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| Нос | 88 | peat smoke, smoked fish, orange peel, sea breeze, tobacco, raisins, brine, iodine, petrichlor |
| Вкус | 87 | Smokey, Oranges, dark chocolate, salted caramel, oak, vanilla, some raisins |
| Финиш | 85 | quite long, ashy, warm, Sweet notes of caramel, orange |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Really deserver all hype about it! Due to availability and price definitely must try!
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| Нос | 86 | well balanced, malt, sea shore, light smoke, fruit sweet |
| Вкус | 85 | some oak, medium smoke, milk chocolate, wormwood |
| Финиш | 85 | Smoke, candy, medical, wax, dried fruit |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
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| Нос | 89 | Smoke, fruitcake, definite sherry influence, baked apples, sea brine. As sweet as it is smoky |
| Вкус | 90 | Intense smoke, dried fruits, intense umami (mushrooms), certain cheeses, biting salinity, sherry influence, yeastiness, |
| Финиш | 91 | Intense and warming. Umami, peat smoke, subtle sherried sweetness (dark fruits). Long! Fantastic |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
A very complex whisky, yet easy to drink. Alcohol strength softened by 16 years of aging, well hidden. In the aroma, strong notes of sherry shrouded in peat smoke, in the taste of raisins, bitter chocolate, forest fruits, then delicate peppery and aftertaste of almonds and oak, all strongly and pleasantly covered with peat smoke. A classic of the genre
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| Нос | 87 | First of all, peat, a lot of medicine, sea and seaweed, dirty sea algae water, coarse-grained salt, smokehouse, damp smoke, cigarette menthol, some jam, perhaps plum jam, dark chocolate with mint filling. |
| Вкус | 84 | Salty smoke, peat, earthiness, definitely too much watered down whisky, just like in the smell - smokehouse, peat, smoke, earthiness dominate. Nutmeg, some indefinable sweetness, salty caramel. |
| Финиш | 84 | Not very long, quite smoky, rotten, dirty puddle water, peaty fruitiness, overripe apple, baked pear, pharmacy atmosphere again, ash and cigarettes. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
The aroma is licorice, sour, lots of grains. Taste: grain, peat, smoke. Good balance and symbiosis. Compared to 10 - better balanced, sweetness, peat, smoke and barley - all equally.
Smokey taste that lingers on the tongue for a long time.
An absolute classic. Impossible not to love it, even though it contains E150a and is at 43%. If Diageo ever decides to prostitute it even further, its place will be taken by a Torabhaig or a Sanaig. Predominant notes: barbecue, Provencal herbs. Complexity: medium. Essential for any whisky journey. 83 - 85 | Very good
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| Нос | 83 | A barbecue, but not just any barbecue: the first barbecue you remember sharing as a child, with your family, in the open air, with the crackling of the flames as the fat drips, and the smoke coming and going with the air and permeating your clothes. You'll smell it for days. On the grill: chops, bacon... all brushed with Provencal herbs and seasoned with black pepper. |
| Вкус | 84 | Smooth attack, no stridency. Medium oiliness. Grilled, slightly charred edges. Excellent balance between ex-bourbon and sherry. Probably a small percentage of PX. |
| Финиш | 84 | Smooth and firm on the palate. Provencal herbs dominate the aftertaste, which ends again with the sweetness of the meat fat and paprika. |
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2024/12/23/loose-ends-december-2024/ N: Layed peat and heavy char with a medicinal touch and a fatty malt complexity. T: Thin to taste, ashy with bitter charcoal later. F: Lingers. C: The palate is the weak spot, otherwise, splendid if safe.
Deliciously fragrant. Salty, cold peat. Top
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Great drink
86-85-86 Lagavulin 16yo Smoky, scorched rice, apple, plum, floral. The iconic Lagavulin smokiness with wood fire and a comforting, roasted rice-like peatiness is memorable. Dark red fruits bloom beautifully, while the apple tastes fresh and juicy, as if just bitten into.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
All the pieces fit well together, but it's limited by its low ABV and mouthfeel. It's a touch too light for such heavy flavors, though I wonder if some of those flavors - the fudge specifically - would be as visible at a higher ABV. I wanted to dislike this whisky: it's omnipresent, over-marketed, watered down, and chill-filtered. I'm over the moon: I understand why it's a standard.
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| Нос | 89 | Complex, evolving, not overpowering- interesting. Oil, brine, sherry, toffee, dried flowers? Baked apple pie & cinnamon. |
| Вкус | 89 | Coastal and rich, lacks some body. Brine, deeply charred oak. It may just be my focus on this, but the oak, sherry and malt combine to a rich chocolate fudge. The smoke is still present, but integrates seamlessly- a thread of umami, like lightly cured meat, making dessert elegant, sophisticated. Orange and bitters supporting. A little sherry, raisins, caramel. Ash at the end. |
| Финиш | 85 | Some metallic, tannic bitterness, puerh tea. A lingering pleasant coastal salt and hint of peat, citrus. Long, deep sherry sweetness. |
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Excellent Islay whisky, approriate levels of sweetness and smokeyness, with a long lingering aftertaste.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Maritime, full-bodied, oily and warming medicinal peat, salted caramel, burnt oak, dark chocolate and mild spices
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| Нос | 88 | Sweet smoke, apple, smoked plum, orange peel |
| Вкус | 88 | Quite delicate, sweet, slightly salty, quite low in smoke, complex, a bit of sherry |
| Финиш | 87 | Lots of smoke, sweet and salty at the same time, quite long |
From all the glowing reviews I've heard, I had high expectations, but frankly, it's not good. It's a step above the standard Laphroaig 10yo, but that's it. The bitterness and the wood influence kills it.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
phenolic sweet, smoked ham with dates, iodine & salt, intense, warming, dries slightly, despite the intensity very round and harmonious
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
Even in empty glass you can still find new flavors! Rarely does one have such a complex and heavy whisky from this price range, which combines smoke and fruit so wonderfully together. A dram that always makes me forget all worries and reminds me why life is worth living.
нос 72 · вкус 73 · финиш 72
Sweet Smoke complex Islay whisky. Concerning price/performance ratio: 10/10
нос 85 · вкус 90 · финиш 86
One of my favorite whiskys. Super complex and perfectly balanced.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
Smoother, Subtle and wonderful balance
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Well, here a bit on the same track with Serge: one of the best core-range malts there is in my view. Maybe they make it at 43%, CF and coloured because it would be too overpowering in comparison to others at 46% etc...oh well.
Quite smoky, not too complex. Nice one but not exzellent.
The nose is the best part.
нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
sample. Nice entry level bottling. Strongly peated but not a baseball bat to the face like some other Islay Whiskies.
Yeah, I just like that. One of my first malts, which I liked a lot and always worth a dram - very tasty and well balanced. If he had any more whimsy, he would be perfect.
A classic. Low alcohol percentage, so a common novice favorite. The peat isn't overpowering, either. Nice complexity. Doesn't stand up to water too well, which isn't a trait. Easy to drink, easy to enjoy. Cheers!
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
A whisky with an imposing peat and quite monolithic in the mouth but offers a nose of great elegance! If it had to be given a subjective note, it would be a 86.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
The mighty aristocrat of Islay. I don't think anyone's senses are able to remain indifferent to this perfect combination of smoke, peat, iodine, bourbon and sherry. It is far from being the most complex, the most delicious, not to mention the most natural whisky, but that doesn't stop it from being a timeless classic.
Well, the oldest, smokiest and most expensive of Diageos Classic Malts is also the best standard under 18 for me. Even if my favorite whiskys have different names.
2017 - I first encountered this in a blind tasting - it was the 'control' whisky used to assess other whiskies costing from £150 up to £7000, and this one scored the highest in my books. Looking back, maybe the person arranging the tasting was making some sort of point about whisky pricing! It was probably unfair to compare a big peaty Islay to the other whiskies. Anyway, I went and bought a bottle (£39 at the time). Suffice to say that bottle was the only whisky I drank for several months, and then I bought more, and stockpiled. I don't think I really need to add flavour notes - everyone who uses this site knows this whisky. I have tried better whiskies in my life, but not many. Perhaps my rating is still influenced by nostalgia, and this whisky was certainly my 'first love', but it's still a classic worthy of a good score. 4.0/95 Mar 2019 - Distillery tour. On the day I tried a variety of special and older expressions, none of which were as delicious, in my book, as the 16. At the end of the tour we were told we could have any dram from the current range in the bar. For me, "The 16, please". Jan 2020 - A new batch at Melody, but coming towards the end of the bottle. Aroma very muted. Taste is dodgy - quite off. A touch flat and bitter with not much smoke. Weird. Mostly orchard fruits but very papery oak. Smoke isn't there. Quite a prominent bitterness. What's going on here? Bad batch. Holy moly I know whisky is a variable product but this is something else. Oxidised? 2.85/69 Nov 2024 - Second pour from a 70cl bottle picked up in 2019 for £35. Today's price: £70 if you're lucky. Empty aroma, the caramel colour will trick you into smelling more than you actually smell, but there's not much there. Taste - thin, soft biscuity oak with the rounded smoke on the finish. The smoky finish is nice, but that's all there is. The palate is empty, one-dimensional and wishy-washy. Was this what Lagavulin always was? Are my memories of it valid? 3.4/81
People say that this is kind of newbie Islay womaniser, crowd pleaser, smooth operator.Yes it is but if you like rough and tumble for-play visit that neighbour spicy Talisker or those dumpy Campbeltown boys.
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| Нос | 86 | 4/8/21 A tod Citric fruits first, tamed Sour-Sweet Sensation, Smokey, Medicinal, 87 10/5/22 earthy peat, soft, smooth, lemon cake, |
| Вкус | 86 | Mild, Elegant, Briny, Oily Smoked Fish, |
| Финиш | 86 | Shorter finish, Fishy, |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Personally think it is the most charming core range of Islay Island, single malt whisky, In the past, these 16yo malts only sold for around NTD1300, which can be said to be super crazy. The previous publicity said that 16 yo can best express the taste that the distillery wants to express, so the basic model is as high as 16 years old. However, in recent years, the young 8-year-old wine has been launched as the core range, and it is still very important in business. And this year, the price has also risen by a lot, returning to the price that it should have been 16 years old. I regret not buying more before... The total taste is 89 points, and the price does not affect the score. [2022.1.30] In just one year, its price has almost become 200% of the original price. At this price, it's hard to buy. Fortunately, there are many excellent peated whiskies on the market to choose from. 89 points total for taste, -1 point for price, 88 points total.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Value for money rating: 90, great, great, quite balanced, although it doesn’t have more of a Sherry feel than expected, but it’s still quite good, and the price is quite cost-effective!
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Nose: very intense, full, fresh; a solid dose of peat with no less sweet citrus and red juicy fruits, mainly strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, plus noticeable old wood/wood preservative, leather and dark chocolate (in the background). Tongue: more chocolate (dark) here, as in the aroma there is a lot of orange, peat, notes of red fruits. Finish: medium to short - peat smoke, dark chocolate, dried dark fruit.
lightly smoked sweet dram
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 88 | Smoky, raspberry, medicinal, toffee, fruity, vanilla, savory |
| Вкус | 86 | Peat, fruit, smoky, medicinal, vanilla, bitter |
| Финиш | 86 | Peet, smoky, vanilla, fruity, milky |
A well-made whisky always has a lot to say. The domestic price of Lagavulin 16 might just be a blessing from Diageo. Anyone who enjoys lightly peated whisky will find it easy to appreciate and savor this bottle.
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| Нос | 87 | N) Nurungji, Light Smoky, Seaweed (Salty), Old Furniture, Green Grape, Orange, Pear, Apple Matured Peat + Balanced Bourbon + Sherry Harmony = Balance The peat aroma is the first to hit, giving the impression of a whisky that might have been wild in its youth but has mellowed gracefully over time. The nutty and toasty scent of nurungji (scorched rice) pairs well with subtle smoky and salty notes reminiscent of seaweed. The weighty scent of old wooden furniture follows, before bright citrus and fruity notes of green grape, orange, pear, and apple emerge. It feels like a well-balanced blend of bourbon and sherry cask influences. |
| Вкус | 87 | P) Smoky, Green Grape, Apple, Tangerine, Sulfur, Dust, Dark Chocolate This whisky is dangerously smooth! Its balance and softness make it incredibly easy to drink, and it’s easy to lose track after three or four glasses. While the ABV isn’t overwhelming, the flavors are compact and well-structured, like a perfectly shaped hexagon. Subtle smokiness and sulfur add to the overall volume, while green grape and apple notes come to the forefront. However, the fruitiness isn’t fresh—it leans more towards a sticky, jam-like quality, likely due to the sherry cask influence. |
| Финиш | 87 | F) Smoky, Milk Chocolate, Apple, Candy, Umami The finish leaves nothing to be desired—it’s harmonious from start to end. Gentle umami flavors and smokiness set the stage, followed by lingering notes of milk chocolate, candy, and apple. It’s the perfect finish for wrapping up a long day. |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Sweet and smooth for a smoky whisky. If I sometimes want a less strong whisky, I'll go for this one. It's an excellent whisky on its own, but considering the price, it's subpar for its price range. But with 43% ABV and added color, this whisky, which could potentially be a top-notch whisky, is a lesser experience than its competitors at the same price. Good, but not great (anymore).
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
Body: Rich and full.
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| Нос | 86 | Rich and pungent peat smoke, accompanied by iodine, seaweed, and a deep, intense sweetness. |
| Вкус | 87 | Dry peat smoke fills the mouth alongside a subtle yet pronounced sweetness, followed by sea air and salt with a hint of wood. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium to long, elegant, with peat smoke lingering alongside notes of seaweed and sea salt. |
A beautiful classic from Islay. Although this one is certainly more expensive than the 8 or the 10, in my opinion it is definitely worth paying a little more and getting the 16.
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| Нос | 86 | Soft and subtle peat smoke greets you, in collaboration with smoked bacon and a gentle sweetness from sherry casks. Together with aromas of seaweed and sea air, this invites you to have a quick sip. |
| Вкус | 85 | Full of flavor, yet subtle. Flavors of peat, honey, and licorice come to the fore here. Sea salt and smoked meat can also be detected, although more in the background. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium to long, where the peat takes the full foreground. As a result, the whisky is also quite drying on the palate. Furthermore, you taste a hint of sea salt, orange peel, and dark chocolate. |
Aroma: Smoky, charred wood, iodine, maritime notes, earthy cellar notes, sweetness of dried fruits, dried plum, dark chocolate, tobacco, roasted coffee, dark toffee Taste: In line with the aroma, pronounced smokiness, iodine, charred wood, maritime notes, while also distinctly sweet, dried fruits, dark chocolate, espresso, tobacco notes, long finish, beautifully fading, dark chocolate wrapped in smoke Overall Impression: A wow whisky, the best core-range whisky I have tasted so far, a perfect balance between Islay smokiness and notes of dried fruits and chocolate from sherry casks, great value for money
A classic for all peat lovers. Robust yet balanced.
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| Нос | 85 | Intense, medicinal peat smoke, sea salt, slightly fruity and sweet algae, and a deep, sweet component. |
| Вкус | 87 | Dry, medicinal peat smoke, iodine, followed by a pronounced sweetness, later sea salt and oak wood. |
| Финиш | 86 | Long, smoky finish with maritime notes and aromas of dried fruit. |
A pleasant whisky, somewhat similar to Ardbeg, but more rich and meaty. 22, 22, 21, 22
smoked but not as intense. great whisky.
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
This is outstanding for an entry level malt! (Rating interval 87-90)
Great Whisky!! nose: Like the waiting room of the dentist (medicinal, iodine) smoke, taste: iodine, smoke, sherry finish: long dry
нос 97 · вкус 93 · финиш 99
A true classic in every sense that offers breathtaking depth.
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нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Not the best of the islay malts but it's a good one.
It's not a terrible whisky, it's just not very good either. I would love to taste this at 46+% ABV and NCF to see how big a difference it would make, but that’ll probably never happen.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Tastes great if you do not expect too much. My notes sound more complex than they actually are. If you concentrate, you can discover a lot, but if it does not run smoothly down the throat.
Lagavulin 16 was my first Single Malt and we both changed during the years but it is still one of the best. Smoke, ash, sea, salt, peat, spices, some pepper and a little sweetness. Perfectly balanced, long and intense finish and all that for an incredible fine price!
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Especially for the price a revelation that every smoking lover should have enjoyed. "Like the hug of a bear." :)
Still a good dram but not as high quality as it was perhaps 3 or 4 years ago?
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Classic smoky Islay whisky, you should definitely try. Very enjoyable as an aperitif / digestive for grilling.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
N: Oily peat with oak from the seaside and a melted dribble of vanilla ice cream. T: Soft oaky & peated malt. Oozes through. F: Waxy tobacco (Old Holborn), a little dry smokey mint and sea salt. C: Will we lament the loss of this classic when it’s gone or doubled, even tripled in price? Let’s hope none of this happens. As good a batch as i have tried.Scores a B+
Clean peat smoke and simple drink. Good for someone who wants to try out peated single malt.
Body: Full,smooth, very firm.
Wonderful dram, one of the best affordable Islay whiskies. Complex, balanced and easy going. Excellent value for money.
Returning on this whisky after more or less one year. I was looking for a "peated" bottle to open and it became the candidate. No regrets, always a very good companion of cold and foggy evenings, it warms the mouth and morale
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| Нос | 88 | Peat is dominant but citrus fruits are very present too. A little note of chestnut honey that appears and disappears. Some medicinal hint.... |
| Вкус | 90 | A pleasure for the tongue, the smoke dominates at the beginning, but after a very little while, other tastes arrives, citrus fruits, blackberries, white pepper. The body gives a good velvet sensation |
| Финиш | 88 | Peat dominates the final, the oak is very present but bitter almonds too... It pushes to say "ok, just one other drop ....." |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Classic. Especially distinctive in taste and finish. No daily dram.
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| Нос | 88 | Peat smoke, orange peel, white fish meat, maritime. The alcohol stings a little. Vanilla is found in the empty glass. |
| Вкус | 87 | Salty, peaty, powerful with oak flavor and black pepper. Voluminous body. |
| Финиш | 89 | Langanhaltend, rauchig, maritime |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
An absolute classic of a dram: well-balanced, peaty and a general easy drinkable Islay.
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| Нос | 88 | Peat, bacon, candied orange, brine and some leather. |
| Вкус | 85 | Peat, tiny bit of a jodium hint, bacon, brine, raisins and candied orange. |
| Финиш | 95 | Lingering warm, filled with complex tones of peat, fruit and some bacon. |
An indispensable and outstanding standard whisky in perfect drinking strength. Of course you could say it's a little thin, but I don't need every whisky in CS. Pleasant, honest, nice age and well priced, what more could you want?
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| Нос | 88 | Sweet and wonderfully smoky. Campfire, ashtray, iodine, seaweed, sea breeze, tobacco, oranges, liquorice. There is a lot to discover here, great! |
| Вкус | 86 | Pleasantly dry. Sweetish smoke, with a lot of salt and a bit of bitterness. The alcohol is well integrated and strong enough. |
| Финиш | 87 | Long! Nice and warm, with some fruit and vanilla. |
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
dark amber color (unfortunately with dye) - very pleasant and intensely powerful combination of smoke and sherry - an absolute classic and a "top malt" - a must for an Islay lover - definitely justified for the 55-60€ at that time and also worth it, definitely grab the offer for less than 50€! unfortunately history and due to the jump to 75-80€ I really have to consider whether it will remain a candidate in my whisky bar... probably not...
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Elegant tar with an apple/pear sweetness.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
not as it used to be, but still great.
very intense aroma wood sweetness iodine sherry cask long finish
87+
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
Finished fifth bottle. Batch: L3017CM005 00003815 Lately, I’ve been going through a stressful period, and I needed something to bring me back to my comfort zone—and this bottle does exactly that for me. It’s like coming back home. Nose: Excessive and restrained at the same time. Unmistakable: rich bonfire (almost bacon) notes and lemon peel form the backbone of the experience without dominating. Balancing them are red fruits, rancid lemon, maritime notes (shellfish), herbal hints (rosemary), floral touches (honey), old leather, concentrated vanilla, a bit of iodine, damp old house. Complex, but not overly so. Palate: Intense, rich, layered, and wonderfully varied; yet at the same time, balanced. The toasted wood turns into toasted bread, toffee, and coffee, and blended with the herbal and floral notes, into salty, roasted black tea. Hints of smoldering coal. Salty notes (brine), coastal touches (seaweed, iodine, organic matter) complement the more orthodox sherry notes (dates, figs, red fruits, nuts, tobacco). All of this rises on a solid background characterized by citrus fruits, vanilla, and old oak. On the palate, it evolves, starting to reveal notes of leather and malty, quite farmy undertones. The intensity of the notes is far more sophisticated than many people give it credit for; every detail is perfectly placed, playing its appropriate role. Much more complex than the nose. Finish: Delicious, but still, slightly underwhelming compared to the nose and palate. The oak and nuts transform into cinnamon and clove, slightly spicy. Lemon fades into the background, giving way to ash, more coffee, chocolate, and very rancid raisins, with hints of tire and gasoline. Tobacco coats everything in a layer of aromatic smoke. The truly maritime notes make themselves fully felt, leaving, after long pauses, a sensation of sun-warmed seawater. It builds up, giving rise to what I consider the most characteristic aspect of Lagavulin bottlings—difficult to describe. A blend of herbal peat, mineral lemon, and grilled seafood. Sweet, smoky, toasted, spicy, salty, savory. Elegant, warm, cozy, welcoming; despite being, at the same time, interesting, rich, and slightly challenging. In fact, that balance between familiarity and challenge is probably what keeps me coming back to Lagavulin 16 again and again. Unfortunately, this bottle belongs to the group of Diageo releases that gets worse with every new batch. But, in my opinion, the decline in quality is very gradual, and for this reason, it remains an absurdly delicious bottle. However, I do notice that the citrus and charred wood notes continue to increase, while the sherry, leather, and old wood notes are being pushed to the periphery. Not all of this is negative, though; I’d say this is the most maritime Laga 16 I’ve ever tasted—the iodine notes are no longer a distant suggestion, which I quite enjoy. Yes, filtering this whisky and watering it down below 46%, achieving a texture too thin for its profile, is objectively a crime against humanity. But I just can’t stop loving it.
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Whisky tasting on 2025 05 31
A proper daily dram, with good sherry influence. A very gentle Islay. This bottle has been opened for over one year, and the last some drams were staid in the bottle for about one year, thus make it less powerful. However, it still very enjoyable. I have opened 3rd bottle Laga 16yo for my new daily dram, together with my other Ardbeg.
Wonderful integrated peat in this single malt. Everything is in harmony. Also a great roundness. Interesting impressions of peat-fields combined with a pleasant depth in maturation. Very recommendable standard. Tastings with Armin Fuchs. Attention: Please look at the 200ml version!
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нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
A very balanced, pleasant whisky. Very strong, lively and complex. Very nice is the clearly salty smoked aroma, which remains clearly even in empty glass.
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нос 87 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
One of the best, if not the best entry times Islay has to offer. A must-have for anyone who likes smoky whisky. Over many years, a constantly extremely high quality is offered here, without frills, without marketing and at a fair price. Here the world is still fine.
2015: ‘A whisky drinkers’ staple’ N: After reading Serge’s review seeing him scoring it an impressive 90 [for the last four years running actually], i thought its time to revisit this classic as i seem to on an annual basis aswell. Starts off on sour-lemon tea, maritime notes of oysters & mussels in a butter sauce and reminds me of some of the latest Ardbegian NAS releases with its peaty, bonfire>farmy<vegetal base, although the age here speaks for itself and sets it apart from its neighbours’ expressions in that respect. T: Comes in all at once. A few descriptors include bitter, zesty, orange, grapefruit and tobacco, but I’m not getting too much detail. Im mainly picking up on the weight and depth of a well aged malt as theres no doubting the steady wood influence - there must be lots more age than than its 16yo badge would suggest F: In many ways the action happens now. The salty oak shows its worth, the bitter edge buffering up to the vegetal savoury>sweetness. This is a maritime dram all the way through with the smoke reserved and under handed, but ever present at all times. Ashy, peat resides as does salty-black tea [Lapsang Souchong] and sweet<soured lemons. C: Looking back at my past scores, I’ve been rather consistent too. Only in 2013 did i notch it up to a B+, otherwise I’ve always found this to be a textbook B grade. Very much a whisky drinkers’ staple. Scores a B 2014: N: That's Lagavulin without doubt, although the similarity with Caol Ila [this year particularly] is worth a mention. Limestone caves, lemony, citronella, washing-up liquid, oily peatiness, seaweed, brine, T: Sweeter than you'd expect, but ultimately its watery and underpowered. Peat smoke later comes later F: Fruity, smoky and briny. Some light pepper seasoning and some fresh aniseed. Briny and oily. Not dissimilar to Ardbeg either, but lacks a certain ’Je ne sais quoi’. C: Maybe 'perfectly boring' is unfair. H’ow about ‘Subtle and nicely crafted' - better? Scores a B 2013: ‘One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor’ N: No mistaking Islay here. Cowpats and fresh cream, also diary ice-cream with walnut oil, ash, butter, icing sugar, hazelnuts and engine oil. Later, Godiva fresh chocolate truffles, citronella and spiced fruit burdock cordial. All very polite and lots to like. T: Light watery, smoky, oily, briny ethanol arrival becoming slightly thicker with bitter<sweet charred wood spices which build a tad before revealing fennel/chives, endive and vegetal saline tannins which take a while to unwind. There are oranges here too, something between a blood orange and a seville orange with succulent and condensed sweetness F: ashy vanilla joins the oily smoky wood and theres a vegetal sweetness too - sweet roasted shallots accompany that endive and that spiced burdock cordial remains true. Black tea comes through most strongly at the end. Extremely long finish which contains a peculiar interplay between the oil, vanilla, coffee/caramel, ash, and those fresh sweet vegetal tannins coupled with the cordial. Fascinating stuff C: Ever so polite, ever so restrained and ever so refined. Fantastic dram but i always find myself wanting that little something extra which is why i never get too excited about Lagavulin in general. Maybe i needed to spend more time with this classic and today i did. As a result i got that something else, found encapsulated within that curiously fascinating complex finish. The nose was pretty splendid too and today i perceived the palate overall to be delicate rather than underpowered. The 16yo is a class act and its consistently good. Having said that it has limitations, mainly in its resolute reservedness, but also - that sweet/veg/fresh burdoch tannic-ness on the finish, whilst curious and delightful is also a little tiring and sickly. Hey ho, ‘one man’s ceiling is another man’s floor’. One to be enjoyed for sure. Scores a B+ Further reading: ‘That’s not Lagavulin’
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
Affordable quallity would be an understatement, it is an amazing bargain. Even those that don't like it should buy one, in case they get a visit from one of us that do! Then we wouldn't drink what you concider your "good stuff". Try it with a spicy chocolate!
Very well balanced, full mouth feel. Probably one of the best standard bottling available.
Very well balanced dram for good price. Good value for money. Score 85-86pts.
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Nose: Campfire and bacon, maritime iodine, (late: some yogurt)Taste: liquorice, spicy tobacco smoke, some hay, iodine, old wood Finish: Moringa, bitter and sharp, rubber
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Whiskydream.de writes ... Lagavulin 16 years The Laga16 shines amber in the glass. In the nose, clear notes of smoke and seaweed unfold as well as toasted oak. All very sweet (lots of sherry, little vanilla). Over time, dried fruits are noticeable. Overall, very pleasant, clear as mountain water with a very subtle sharpness. (88) Taste: Salty smoke (again seaweed) and pepper on the tongue, followed by oak, light vanilla and noticeable Sherry sweetness. In the background a slight bitterness arises. Dried fruits (dates) and a little citrus fruits make the aroma even more complex. Overall, very complex without crushing. Rather playful, medium and medium. (89) In the finish now comes some leather added. For quite some time oak and sherry sweetness remain. It remains a pleasant, warming, comforting feeling. (91) Overall rating: 89 points More info: http://whiskydream-de.webnode.com/tastings-az/l/
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What can you say? It is sixteen years old, from Islay, with sherry cask influence, tasty to boot, AND still quite affordable. A staple in the whisky world and well worth every Penny, Cent, Dime.
A good swampy and sticky peat comes to your nose, accompanied by a dose of lemon and sherry. The smoke serves as a binder to all this, it envelops the dried fruits, as well as a marinated and iodized touch. Grape? Blackberry? And of course smoked tea. It seems very deep at first, but in the end it's quite fresh and fruity, the peat doesn't eat everything up. A little coarse salt makes your mouth water. It's time to dip your lips. The sherry immediately comes to the fore, combined with a hint of lightly salted caramel. The tea becomes stronger in the finish, and slightly peppery. It's long in the mouth, without being violent. In short, incredible complexity and length on the palate, we remember in particular the notes of smoked tea. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/04/lagavulin-16-yo-43-original-bottling.html
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нос 86 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
Very wonderfull whisky, has al the elements i like; peaty, medicinal, slightly fruity, little sweetness and a long spicy finish
very nice smoked whisky
I usually open a bottle come Christmas time, and almost every year (if the vagaries of batch variation don‘t intervene), I‘m reminded of how good this household staple still is - and why, many moons ago, I've fallen in love with it in the first place. For this cherished tradition, and the platonic ideal of Lagavulin 16, my initial gateway to the world of whisky: unabashed 91 points.
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
quality dram.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Dirty, intense, spicy, full, incredibly aromatic, perhaps the best single malt standard on the market.
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
One of the greatest whisky, smoky, peaty, infinity aftertaste. It makes me start to worry and can not focus on work if my Laga 16 storage drops to less than 2 bottles
N: Peppermint, peat, red fruit, stale P: Pepper, ash, stale F: medium
Not an overly complex single malt, but an extremely drinkable one that is easy to enjoy. Value (£49) : 7/10
22/21/20/21
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
I bought my first bottle 5 years ago for around €35. The price has since doubled. Still, this whisky is a very good buy in my opinion.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
Just the perfect Islay single malt for me
Personally, I don't prefer excessive iodine, and I really dislike metallic notes, but in the case of Lagavulin 16, I can drink it without worrying too much. I think I would have been more satisfied if there had been a little less iodine note, but that's a matter of personal preference. Overall, it is very delicate and shows various layers, making it fun to drink. This bottle seems to be even more interesting as the taste changes as it is aerated. The biggest drawback is the watery feeling that comes from the alcohol content, so if a CS version of Lagavulin 16 is released, I am willing to rush out and shout “Take my money”.
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| Нос | 88 | No buzz and soft. Overall, there is little overpowering scent and the layers are diverse. - The nutty flavor of the malt is felt strongly at first. - A variety of peat flavors are mixed, with smoky, seaweed, iodine, and salty flavors all mixed together. - Dusty dried cranberry scent. It has a slight citrus flavor and reminds me of dried red fruit. - The scent of vanilla and apple spreads softly, with a hint of lemon citrus. - The sweetness of honey with the brightness of flowers. - As the initial malty flavor weakens slightly, it becomes a nutty nutty flavor mixed with oiliness. : N Summary - No outstanding scent, but fun with various layers. |
| Вкус | 87 | - As soon as it enters your mouth, it is filled with the scent of seaweed, with a little bit of iodine mixed in. The saltiness of the salt is also quite strong, followed by a smoky flavor. - The sweet taste of honey mixed with the bright flower scent is quite strong. - You can feel raisins mixed with a dusty feel, and there is a lot of water, so the taste is diluted with orange citrus mixed in. - The tongue has a mixture of slightly spicy pepper spice and a nutmeg nuance. The spice is not too much and just enough to keep your mouth from getting bored. - As the tasting progresses, the taste of the apple becomes stronger, but it has more minerals than the taste of the apple itself, so it feels like a slightly watery, diluted apple juice. :P Summary - Fun in multiple layers on soft feet. It's a shame it feels a little watery. |
| Финиш | 85 | The finish is long. - The watery apple taste comes through strongly at first, and there is a slight hint of vanilla. - The salty taste of salt fills the mouth, and the iodine flavor is also mixed with salt and becomes the main peat of the finish. - There is a slight hint of the oily sweetness of toffee, but the taste is not strong and changes into the oily flavor of nuts over time. - There is a slight metallic taste, but it is not excessive. - The dryness of the tannin remains quite strong on the tongue itself, so it feels like your mouth is dry. : F Summary - The feeling of fit is strong, and the delicate layers change slightly from beginning to end, giving a feeling of help. |
Total disappointment. I tested 2024 and it is different from version i’ve tested couple of years before. 2024 is so plain, that I can not recommend it either. The same story as for recent Laga 10.
It's really delicious. I really like the black tea flavor. Best Feet You Can Eat at This Price
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Classic of Scotland, classic of my collection. So well balanced, so deep. When the peat enhances the flavor, just fabulous.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
I just love the nose and taste of this smokey whisky!
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| Нос | 88 | Smoke, BBQ |
| Вкус | 89 | BBQ, and toffee also |
| Финиш | 88 | Little rubbery in good way! |
An easy-drinking, enjoyable peated whisky. I like the restrained peat, the subtle fruitiness alongside it, and the gentle oily feel.
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| Нос | 87 | Smoky and clearly peated, with a medicinal edge (a bit like antiseptic lozenges). There are light notes of fig and lemon, some cereal/grain, plus hints of apple and grape. I also pick up a slightly lactic, sour tang and a touch of wood. The peat presence is obvious but not overpowering—overall it feels well balanced. The fruit becomes more noticeable as it sits in the glass. Early on it’s mostly smoke; later it leans more toward a damp, charred-wood impression, like wet wood that’s been burned. |
| Вкус | 87 | A gentle coastal note—seaweed/brine—alongside fig, smoke, and that medicinal character again. There’s a soft sweetness, some grape, pepper, and a light salinity. The body feels a bit lighter than I’d like, though there is a slight oily texture. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium, with mild bitterness and a touch of astringency. Slightly oily, with lingering medicinal smoke, grainy notes, and pepper. |
A very nice balance of fruit and smoke.
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| Нос | 84 | Rauch, Sherry |
| Вкус | 84 | Sweet fruits and smoke |
| Финиш | 84 | |
Let's try eating as if there is a bonfire in front of you. If you truly turn that atmosphere itself into food, it will taste like this.
Sadly I have only recently discovered this Scotch. Another Scotch with strong peat and smoke with a long finish. I'm only halfway through my first bottle at this point but I know I will be buying another one. Right now, the only thing that really separates it from Laphroaig for me is the price point. Lagavulin is typically $15 or more, more expensive than Laphroig, at least in my area.
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
‘One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor’ N: No mistaking Islay here. Cowpats and fresh cream, also diary ice-cream with walnut oil, ash, butter, icing sugar, hazelnuts and engine oil. Later, Godiva fresh chocolate truffles, citronella and spiced fruit burdock cordial. All very polite and lots to like. T: light watery, smoky, oily, briny ethanol arrival becoming slightly thicker with bitter<sweet charred wood spices which build a tad before revealing fennel/chives, endive and vegetal saline tannins which take a while to unwind. There are oranges here too, something between a blood orange and a seville orange with succulent and condensed sweetness F: ashy vanilla joins the oily smoky wood and theres a vegetal sweetness too - sweet roasted shallots accompany that endive and that spiced burdock cordial remains true. Black tea comes through most strongly at the end. Extremely long finish which contains a peculiar interplay between the oil, vanilla, coffee/caramel, ash, and those fresh sweet vegetal tannins coupled with the cordial. Fascinating stuff C: Ever so polite, ever so restrained and ever so refined. Fantastic dram but i always find myself wanting that little something extra which is why i never get too excited about Lagavulin in general. Maybe i needed to spend more time with this classic and today i did. As a result i got that something else, found encapsulated within that curiously fascinating complex finish. The nose was pretty splendid too and today i perceived the palate overall to be delicate rather than underpowered. The 16yo is a class act and its consistently good. Having said that it has limitations, mainly in its resolute reservedness, but also - that sweet/veg/fresh burdoch tannic-ness on the finish, whilst curious and delightful is also a little tiring and sickly. Hey ho, ‘one man’s ceiling is another man’s floor’. One to be enjoyed for sure. Scores a B+ “Still the one i'm taking when im at a bar and when the range isnt the widest. It never lets you down". Serge Valentin
This is an excellent standard bottling you can get for a reasonable price. Wide sunburnt peat-fields and mineral saltiness by the sea. Definitely a recommendation!
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
My full review of the Lagavulin 16, shining alone in the Lagavulin core range, may be found here: http://maltandoak.com/it-is-lagavulin-a-review-of-lagavulins-entire-core-range/
Marks are for a 2009 bottling. Last one I tasted was (probably) a 2014 bottling in a bar, which I would score about 3 points less.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 91
Smoky and peppery scent. A mild introduction to the taste that escalates to a wonderfully smoky and slightly light woody flavor. The aftertaste is long and with tons of salt liquorice. Really good!
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нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Nose: Peated and a little bit salty. One of the smokiest noses from Islay. Taste: Peat, oak and sweet malt. Very rich and fruity sweetness Finish: Long, spicy with peat and a little bit of vanilla Best Islay whisky for this price!
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нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Classic. Strong and silky soft at the same time
2nd: After my first bottle 1.5 years ago now the 2nd open. What can I say, after the first one hacked me off the chair back then with her boisterous way of life, what I now have in my glass is rather neat boredom. Is it up to me or the modified batch? Unfortunately, I can not answer that. Anyway, from 87 pts down to 85 pts. 3rd: Not quite so disappointed. The current bottling is just a bit softer, softened than older. Such differences are found in SC fills from one cask to the next. 86 pts.
An absolute classic and a great value dram.
Remains a fullwhisky for a nice price! Delicious with a hearty fish soup or with a brownie from Dennis!
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Even if you're not keen on Islay whiskies this one is well worth trying.
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нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
a great single malt that is widely availlable and with 16 years of age relatively old (compared to Laphroig 10, Ardbeg 10, etc.); the character that is dominated by the typica lLagavulin-peatsmoke makes this Islay single malt very unique and enjoyable
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нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
It's on the Mount Rushmore of Malts for a reason. Friggin' fantastic.
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Smokey sweet goodness. I have nothing more to add.
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A favorite of the older age group.
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| Нос | 90 | ripe leaf ash lemon peel tobacco leather malty salty vanilla earthy, peaty spicy |
| Вкус | 91 | rounded strong smoke and earthy peat but 43 percent low oily sea air salty citrus tobacco malt |
| Финиш | 89 | long, teasing |
Smoky and peaty up front, fresh and citrussy with subtle smoke on the taste and finish
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
An absolute classic! Always delicious.
Sedate, yet intense smoke, seaweed, spray, aromatic oak, light sweetness and fruit (gooseberry?). In the end, some chocolate, cold ash and tar associations. Length: 7/10 A classic - and rightly so. Could just use a little more alcohol. Note 1-
Dirty and full of character. Would love to always keep a bottle in my cabinet.
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| Нос | 88 | Stewed/ripen orange, groundnut, soil covered with mold, ginseng. Bonfire smoke, salty sea breeze and some pickled plum. Dark chocolates with more than 80% of cocoa butter. It's sherried isnt it? As the nose approached downwards, there was more orange juice. After decanting, there were Yulan Manglia and chicken stock. Interesting and full of fragances. |
| Вкус | 85 | Smoooth, but lacking ballistic impact due to the ABV. Sugary sweet on the first arrival, follwed by ground nut. Chewing brought out some medicinal bitterness and acidity of lemon. Still voluminous and smoky. |
| Финиш | 87 | Long, round, harmonic and dominating. Soil, bonfire smoke, cardboard and iodine. |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Lagavulin 16 year Alcohol ABV: 43% Cask:Ex bourbon and Sherry Casks =>Nose: Bananas. Pineapple. tropical fruit. almond. =>Taste: Sweet and savory creamy sea salt , seaweed =>Score: 86 [Recommend to try]
quite complex and different when tasting compared with after taste.
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| Нос | 80 | generally very strong and intense. very strong peat, woody, at certain angle, like freshly cut grass. |
| Вкус | 88 | soft when it entered, oily, medium peat, some sweet fresh fruit, like apple. and some woody flavour. |
| Финиш | 87 | darker sweet, like dried fruit, with little bitter and little smokey feeling. |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Amazing Islay malt - very complex and all these mixtures of herbs, smoke, and medicine notes make all your taste receptors work with diligence. Sorry to know that price recently raised almost x2 times, but nevertheless, it is still one of the best affordable and accessible whiskies.
It took 4 years into my whisky journey to finally try this. I am not disappointed at all... maybe more appreciative of this classic bottling after many subpar and pretentious "integrity bottlings" (especially Highland ones). For 89 euros perfectly acceptable. In fact, in my overpriced location it is actually a pretty amazing price, almost a bargain. In this case, I don't care about chill filtration, artificial coloring or 43%, since this is just delicious and super versatile. Just a great classic single malt.
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| Нос | 89 | Ever evolving nose. Smoky and phenolic (TCP), but after that super sweet, and quite diverse in that departement: barley sugars, toffee, honey glazed orange peel, ripe plums and figs, deep and ever-changing vanilla notes. Also darker notes: tar, black pepper, wood oils, leather. I love the balanced mix between sherry and refill bourbon casks, perfectly achieved. Some freshness pops up everynow and then (lime, sweet seashore breeze). Very, very good. |
| Вкус | 88 | Quaffable as hell, lightly but perfectly oily, just a perfect peaty everyday dram. Again sweet as hell (honey, juicy malt, dark sherry notes), but way more peppery and salty than the nose. Mossy, the wood is way more present here, way "darker" than the nose, deeply resinous, while being just as warm and welcoming. Some dried fruits and more varied citrus notes (grapefruit, "old" lemons). Very good once again, even if quite different from the nose. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium-long, good as well but a tiny bit more forgettable than nose and palate. Focused on the peat, malt and on a deep wood development (aromatic peppers, honeyed herbs). Secondary notes here: salty toffee and drier citrus notes (peels), cherry/raisin chocolate, decaying vegetation. Very good single malt, famous and deservingly so. |
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| Нос | 89 | Folded and arranged, peat smoke, sea breeze with dried fruit, plum jam, old bandages, some ash, old leather, some earthiness, old boards in the attic, toffee, vanilla, orange peel, a hint of lime, mint leaf, old stale black pepper, some old, neglected grill, tobacco, coarse-grained salt, dark chocolate |
| Вкус | 88 | Complex, attic with old boards, a pinch of pepper with sweet dark fruits laced with peat smoke, medical, a handful of herbs, a pinch of salt, old leather, ash, a bit of tobacco, a bit nutty, orange peel, some apples, caramel, a slight bitterness of oak |
| Финиш | 88 | Long and arranged, dried fruit with a handful of herbs and a delicate accent of pepper, lemon peel, all laced with medicinal peat smoke, ash and a delicate bitterness of oak at the very end |
Only neck pour
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
Lagavulin used to be the king of Islay Whisky. But in recent years the price went up, from 55 to 70€, and the quality keeps getting worse with every new bottle i get. This particular bottle however, was a whole different story. It was dominated by sulfur and the balance was off, seemed like everything was coming appart the smoke the leather, the medicinal felt like seperate not "glued" together. Lacked the usual creamy and rich flavours instead i got a sour and bitter taste. I tried to add water, oxidize it etc. I feel like i got a bottle from a bad batch and lost 70€ in the process. Needless to say i will not trust Lagavulin again
Legendary Islay classic with the unmistakable aroma of smoked bacon.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
This whisky stands alongside Ardbeg Corryvreckan in terms of intensity and quality, but it brings a distinctly different peat character. As one of the best value-for-money peated whiskies, it competes for the top spot in affordable high-end peat.
classic, but too expensive nowadays.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
A decent dram at this price (70€), but nothing can be described as excellent. At least Diageo is consistent, in coloring and chill filtering their products.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
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| Нос | 85 | Nice smoke Behind it pleasant citrus which gives it a super freshness And the light sherry aromas Clearly cherries Toasted oak Cookies with caramel pieces |
| Вкус | 86 | 46 or 48% would suit him better Smoke from a burning fire Cold coal Sweet malt Citrus / Fresh Red cherries but not yet overripe are clearly Minimally acidic The dry charcoal oak is added |
| Финиш | 85 | Long smoke Sweet malt Cherry with charcoal oak |
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
German Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/EqJWIBvFt00
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| Нос | 84 | Smoky, maritime, and darkly warm – like a peat fire burning on the edge of a rocky coast. Add to that dried fruit, leather, a touch of sherry spice, salty air, and a hint of sweet vanilla. Everything feels deep, serene, and typically Lagavulin: powerful yet elegant. |
| Вкус | 85 | Full-bodied, sweet, smoky, and spicy – like a thick stream of honey, dark caramel, and dried fruit flowing over glowing peat embers. Add to that salty notes, a touch of pepper, a hint of licorice, and that oily, maritime depth that makes the 2016 so distinctive. The texture is round, warm, and balanced. |
| Финиш | 86 | Long, warm, and smoky-salty. Peat, vanilla, dark fruit, and a subtle sherry note linger – like the last sparks of a beach fire slowly dying down in the wind. |
My go to whisky, peated not like any other
Really smooth, beats its 8 year old little brother in every way. I would even say it is the nobility of whiskies, a kind of standard for a quality single malt. After this it is difficult to taste anything else.
The Lagavulin 16 is a classic for good reason. Round, beautifully balanced, with gentle smoke and maritime influences. Was it better in the past? I don't know! As it is now, it's a fantastic, smooth smoky whisky that still deserves a place on any whisky shelf.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Tastes best if you didn't drink any whisky before
Very nice smokey whisky. Sublime in combination with some old cheese like 'Old Amsterdam'. The finish is rather dry, however this really suits the overall experience of this whisky. A musthave in every collection.
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Unbeatable as standard filling. Connoisseurs who like sweet, sherrylastigen whisky must first get used to the Lagavulin. Would wish me a touch more sweet. Nevertheless a force.
T Pear smoke grapefruit toffee T Tar sweet dry fruit F Very long spicy fruity tar going to sweet rubber
нос 91 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
I've always enjoyed this; certainly one of my favorite OB's. ...Sometimes almost too gentle and subtle, but always delicious.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
My notes from 29-11-2013
coming back to the roots. Same stuff, perhaps 3 years longer in same casks, wood be my favorite last dram before exitus. 88.
Just a schoolbook example of how an “entry level” whisky should be made. Good stuff indeed!
Then you should leave that with the whisky better ... By the way ... level is not a cream ...
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 86 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Nose:- Massive sweet peat initially, but fade away quick, evolve to fruit cake. A medium Islay smoke. Palate:- Light iodine with puff of leather and coal fire, gentle and fruity. Distant smoke. Finish:- Warming mouthfeel, dates sweet and lasting. Ginger heat. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
[October, 2016] I had this dram during a "Lagavulin Bicentenary" tasting at Bonn.In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 87,5. I took no detailed notes.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
This is how smoked orange must smell on a sea fish, beautifully intense and harmonious. The taste is a little different, but not worse. The body alone disappoints a little. The finish completes the whisky conclusively. Always good.
My 4 cl Sample was labelled "bottled 2002" without further information. I have always loved the 16 YO Laphroaig and believe it is one of the whiskies that offers best value for money.
One of the best standards, which I like to enjoy again and again. He is scratching at the quality of a whisky, which really inspires me in the long run, but is a bit (just a little) too simple for that. 89 points.
One of the best standards and one of the best under 50 euros!
30-05-2019, 4-12-2020
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| Нос | 79 | peat, smoke |
| Вкус | 81 | peat, earthy, oak, vanilla |
| Финиш | 83 | peat, earthy, oak |
can be, surely the best whisky distributed in GMS !! and for a moderate price, almost not expensive enough !!
I had a better memory of it. A little disappointment, I probably evolved. An everyday Whisky at a very affordable price anyway. An effective daily dram.
The nose is very interesting, as is the value for money. Slightly short finish. Too bad it is filtered, caramel colored and its alcohol level is not a little higher, it would be a nugget, a bit like the 12 year old CS.
A great combination of sherry and peat, that will appeal to most whisky drinkers. And even many "Islay-deniers". Accessible even for newcomers to the world of peat. It is only 43 % though.
classic
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| Нос | 79 | Peaty smoke, coal gas, char, mild honey sweetness. |
| Вкус | 79 | Smokey, fruit skin / grape must bitterness, honey sweetness, a little oaky astringency. |
| Финиш | 80 | Dry, lasting, light smoke, moderate honeysuckle sweetness. |
Tasted 30ml sample by Whisky.Hedonist in April 2021 Bottled 2010 Nose - stronger medicinal smell , lighter smoky for me Taste - spicy first, warm throat, and a blooming feel after swallowing Finish - lingering mild cough mixture like sweetness medium finish
Good smoking taste
Nose: quite sweet, smells of smoke, a lot of wine elements, some red fruit, some iodine cellar, sea, sand after the storm ???? Palette: smell fruit, a bit of ash, a bit of sweetness and butter, a bit of medical notes, the influence of Bourbon barrels is visible and the fruitiness is more in the direction of citrus, although it is not sour. At the finish, a bit of smoke and ash, drier and wineier.
This is a dame to kill for. Perfectly balanced peated whisky which is not only for drinking but also represents.
Nose: It's nice, a sort of 'jack of all trades' when it comes to the combination of sherry and peat - slightly medicinal smoke, salinity, some dry wood smoke or char as well, but also burnt ends barbecue, savory blood orange, glazed strawberries, even cherries. There is some nice buttery oak showing some age, along with an elegant perfume note, but despite these, this is still fresh and saucy and tangy. Lots of balsamic vinegar and green moss, and in one tasting, bitter prunes and dark chocolate. Rich but not overbearing, and very well balanced. Palate: The mouthfeel is medium-thin - that extra aging is really at odds with the low bottling strength. Peat is strong now but kept in check by lots of fruit: orange, juicy raisin, a sharp peach and some lime. The smoke turns a little more woody, and while still relatively balanced, this turns slightly more toward the bitter and savory end of the palate: dry wood and char, dry barbecue and salty pretzels, tannins, hot peppers, peppercorns. That said, there are subtle sweet notes of vanilla and sugary oil (think simple syrup); while still a well-rounded experience, this feels more watery with time. Finish: A medium length finish, bordering medium-long at times; soft sweet peat and more mild barbecue smoke, fig and orange chicken, orange zest and sweet peppers. There are some mature notes of dark chocolate and unsmoked tobacco leaf later on, but the oak has a pretty mild influence in the finish, leaving room for greenish notes and some coastal salt. We end with sweet fruit jams.
A timeless classic. It's a safe choice in any bar.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Great balance and its peat is more gentle than Ardbeg/Laphroiag. Touch of weak aftertaste maybe due to water down. A elegant version of Uigeadail
Smooth, elegant, well rounded, viscid smoky dram
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
bottled 2023-4: 88 points bottled 2019 - 4.9.2019 - L9247CM007: 81 points bottled 2023-4: Pleasant aroma of grill, grilled meat, BBQ sauce, lots of fruit, sweetness of roasted and unroasted ripe fruit, smoke, burning wood, in the background I think there is iodine coming, another wave of sweet peat with slightly burnt fruit, now for a change I have added a whiff of saltiness. Rich, very pleasant, smoky-fruity aroma, beautifully composed. In the taste, grilled meat with BBQ sauce, gradually adding sweetness of roasted and ripe fruit, a few salty notes, charred wood, smoked honey sweetness, even a little feeling of smoked beeswax. In the finish, it feels like it is covered in a light layer of smoked honey and smoked beeswax, the smokiness fades, the sweetness of roasted fruit, charred wood and a little smoke from it. I enjoyed it. This whisky is one of the better ones in elementary education, which simply cannot be missed. 88/100 bottled 2019 - 4.9.2019 - L9247CM007: Out of curiosity, I added a Lagavulin bottled in 2019 to the comparison. Sweet peat with fruit, smoked fruit, a little saltiness, but it seems so soft to me, almost indistinct. A little smelly (compared to 2024). Smoky, smokey, peaty, toasted fruit. It doesn't smell bad, but indistinct, which detracts from it a lot. The taste is more pronounced than the aroma, pronounced sweetness of toasted fruit, light smokiness, saltiness, charred wood, ripe fruit, gradually sweetness to smoked honey. But again, not very pronounced (weaker decoction of the 2024). The peat fades in the finish, light smokiness, sweetness of toasted fruit. Overall, it was a good whisky, but it didn't impress much. I'll have to try it on its own, after the 2024 one it came out like a diluted version for supermarkets with a discount. In the older notes I liked it solo, but compared to the older one it also turned out worse. It was beaten by both the older one and now the newer one, maybe 2019 was a bit weaker.
A classic, that lingers on. Has not got the brash hit you in your face flavours of the 8 yo but smooth refinement of a 16 yo. The BBQ fires peaty smoke and takes you into smoked bacon aromas mixed with salty sea air. Slight medicinal with caramel and golden malt as the smoke endures. A light peaty quite smooth Islay dram. Having experienced this whisky over 20 years I can say it’s a lot more toned down loses a bit of character and less peaty than earlier versions.
*This review was originally written in Korean and translated through ChatGPT. There may be translation errors.*
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| Нос | 85 | N: smoke, iodine, dried fruits, hay, barley A strong smoky aroma right from the start. A scent reminiscent of iodine solution. The heavy sweetness of dried fruits. Not fresh grass, but dry hay. Grainy notes like barley. |
| Вкус | 87 | P: iodine, smoky, dried fruits, hay, oak cask, dark chocolate, mint A continuation of the strong smoky and iodine notes from the nose. Where the nose was more smoke-forward, the palate leans more toward iodine over smoke. A deep sweetness from dried fruits. A flavor like putting dry hay in your mouth. Astringency from the oak cask. Dark chocolate with a high cacao content. A cooling freshness from mint. |
| Финиш | 86 | F: smoky, iodine, raisins, mint The smoke and iodine from the nose continue into the finish — with smoke taking the lead again here. The dried fruit note narrows down to something like raisins. A cooling freshness from mint lingers. |
Try it, don't doubt it. Your own impressions will be brighter than any words you read about it. A wonderful smoky whisky.
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| Нос | 75 | 7.5 // 7.5 Menthol, smoke, not as meaty as I recollect. // With water, lots of spritely citrus. |
| Вкус | 85 | 8.5 // 8 Leather, bbq, deep texture, excellent chewy mouthfeel. A classic. //. Much brighter. Interesting. |
| Финиш | 90 | 9 // 8 Lasts forever. Lemon zest and deep, unctuous peat. Delightful. // Doesn't need the water. |
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Sherry peat, caramel, basil, coriander, celery, minerals, cooking smoke, stove ash, green apple; low in alcohol but rich in layers, sweet and delicious with a long finish.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
aroma: soft, smooth, smoke, peat, coal Taste: flat, simple, smoke, peat, coal Not an exceptional smoke. A little sweeter, but otherwise quite flat
boring
Overall a very good whisky; the nose and taste are particularly impressive. The slightly weaker finish prevents an even higher rating.
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| Нос | 87 | Very pleasant and aromatic, immediately makes you want to take the first sip. |
| Вкус | 87 | Very good, well-rounded and balanced with a nice intensity. |
| Финиш | 85 | Slightly thinner and shorter than expected, it lacks a bit of depth and impact. |
islay is not my jam
Round whisky for those who like it smoky but not too intense.
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Much smoke, but not so that everything else is covered. Slightly sweet aromas in the smell. The taste of dry sherry, salt, smoke, little to no citrus. In the finish of dark chocolate, delicate bitterness. The classic
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
why a note on LAGAVULIN? one of the whiskys..where the glass can make you vary the pleasure, the scents and the finality !! besides the notes of wood, vanilla, iodine, smoked, fatty fish, earth, grass, bottom of barrel ... the emanations are not the same or do not arrive at the same time according to the glass in which we drink it ... a strange way to taste a wiseky ... a little different .... finally ... to finish, a very good affordable wiseky that does not leave insensitive !! And then, a final worthy of a big !!!
My first single malt ever. Always great!
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
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нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
One of my absolute favorite standards and a great PLV for me. Sweet and fruity peat with a fine smoky note! Perfect!
Nose: -Seaweed,Seawater,Smoked Fish,Citrus,Pepper,Plastic,Iodine Taste: -Honey,Herbs,light Pepper,Vanilla,smoked Fish Finish: -soft,short,dry O: I was underwhelmed by this highly praised Malt. I just found it o.k.,not complex enough for a 16yo.
нос 75 · вкус 65 · финиш 40
An excellent exemplary whisky, which can still be said - a classic, a reference molt, with its universal accessibility and distribution can be used as a reference point for building its own personal scale of assessments.
if I ever was to chose one single whisky for me I would not hesitate. this is my baby! could have this every evening! some say it is inconsistent in quality. i cannot find this, really!
Great oak and an experience...he does not take me somehow but he has something
Certainly not only for me, the Lagavulin 16 is the absolute reference for strongly smoky whiskys, which shows how well smoke can be incorporated. Always present, but still always room for other flavors, the smoke makes for a still surprisingly round composition. A classic, where every smoky whisky has to compete.
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| Нос | 91 | Smoke reminiscent of campfires and leather (for me less bacon or smoked salmon), along with a heavy and slightly dark sweetness and spiciness (raisins, dates, dark grapes, but no sherry spice) that barely fades, in a constant interplay that does not get boring. In the background very delicate wood and oak notes. |
| Вкус | 90 | The sweetness takes over, becomes spicier and woodier. |
| Финиш | 91 | Long, warm and sweet. The smoke is coming back, this time a little tender but still pleasantly present. |
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нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Strong whisky, in the truest sense of the word. A lot of tar in taste and a very long finish. You have something from that the next morning. No comparison to the 8 year old who plays in a similar price category. The PLV is top.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 91
Tried at a whisky bar last year and it blew me away. Bought a bottle and it was nowhere close to the sample I had at the bar. Still a damn good whisky Ashes and smoke with dark fruits, barbecue sauce and a soothing sweetness. Could be better at 46%
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
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нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
This is my favourite whisky. You can't get any better, in my humble opinion. The smell alone gives me the feeling of returning home to a warm fireplace on a cold evening.
It's a classic for a reason, although absolutely not to everyone's taste. Is a great example of the distillery's character.
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| Нос | 89 | Initial impressions are rubbery, like a car tyre. Later, smoke from an open fire, with some underlying sweetness which is not too overpowering. A few mild sherry notes underneath. Cloves, peppers, orange essence, and after repeated nosing, smoked mackerel. |
| Вкус | 87 | Soft, although some slight astringency. The smoke is actually rather sweet in the mouth, not overpowering at all, and is well-balanced. In the background, some soft green fruits, slight earthiness and mild salinity. |
| Финиш | 85 | Not a long finish and surprisingly thin, especially when compared to the nose. Lingers gently and pleasantly. Creamy, petrol, oily. Some smoke in the finish but milder than the nose suggests. |
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Wide primary, slow narrow secondary legs. Coloured, chill-filtered. A delicious dram. Classical Islay single malt. Water smooths it out by pushing the smokiness to the finish.
Winner in the TOP10 ranking of regular whisky releases in the world according to the Russian-speaking whisky community. After this victory, I wanted to refresh the memory of this release and make a description of it. It would seem that this whisky is not very rich in flavor and aroma, but it is dense, collected and saturated! N:22 T:22 F:21 B:21
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
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нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
N: sweet, fruity, orange T: quite spicy, leather, peat, smoke, tobacco with sweet smoke finish Fine dram, but not sure wheter price above 100 EUR is accurate
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| Нос | 88 | Sweet peat smoke, orange, a beautiful salty air, a big load of iodine, chocolate, raisins, caramelized apples and a hint of apricots. Wonderful nose! |
| Вкус | 87 | Smoky, orange, apricot, caramel, chocolate, salt. Unfortunately quite thin. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium; Salt, orange and dark chocolate. It is one of the whiskys that introduced me to the whisky world and it remains a classic that I still enjoy today. The nose is top, the strength decreases slightly in the mouth. |
This whisky is highly regarded here in Brazil, both by aficionados and the wealthy, because it arrives here costing at least double the normal price. Aging has brought smoothness and elegance, but leaves, at least for me, the peat only as an aromatic component. Perhaps that's the intention.
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| Нос | 85 | Aroma: bacon, barbecue, vanilla, caramel, a warm spice like dried black pepper, slightly minty. With water, it seems as if they literally threw water on the grill, leaving behind ashes and burnt, wet wood, as well as vanilla and malt. |
| Вкус | 80 | It reverses the aromatic explosion, as vanilla came first and, although it's almost dry, the sweetness is quite low. Spices, malt, and old wood. Unfortunately, the peat was timid. With water, the vanilla and caramel increase, but it doesn't become a sweet whisky, thankfully. |
| Финиш | 77 | Medium to long finish with a slight peaty note, malty, dry, and with an aftertaste reminiscent of dried vanilla stored in grandma's old cupboard. |
Strong smoke hits yout from the start. Spices, sweet notes and iodine with peat
Does it live up to its legendary status? Yes. Is it good value (70,- euros in 2024)? Only if you haven't had it yet. It has the reputation of being a peat bomb - which it is - but it has much more to offer. This one stays interesting for at least two bottles. Buy one, finish it, finish 10 other bottles, then buy one again. Be on the lookout for bargains. 43% abv and chill filtered but still like this, can you imagine how good this could be...
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| Нос | 87 | Peat, iodine (seaweed). Like sleeping on the beach next to an extinguished campfire. |
| Вкус | 87 | Spice, peat, fruit. Very well balanced. 16 years on good casks gives a nice vanilla, dryness and spiciness. The ex-sherry casks provide sweetness to balance this out. Quite a punch for 43% abv. |
| Финиш | 88 | Sweetness medium, cask long. Mostly dry, like having taken a sip of overly strong Darjeeling tea. |
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| Нос | 84 | Vanilla, pear |
| Вкус | 89 | Vanilla, vanilla ice cream |
| Финиш | 89 | Vanilla |
Better with food Light iodine smoked red fruit
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нос 84 · вкус 92 · финиш 88
It's got something, but with a few more revolutions it would be on a whole different level. So I have slightly watered-down charred dates wrapped in bacon with malty, maritime and brackish notes. 87/100 or 6/10
Elegant sherry with peat.
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| Нос | 88 | Smoked ham, malty ham, iodine, orange, sherry |
| Вкус | 86 | Brown sugar, oak tannin, weak pepper |
| Финиш | 86 | Malty, ham, peat, ash, cocoa, red berries |
Yes, it's not what it used to be. And yes, it's gotten more expensive (what hasn't?). But it's still an icon! I always enjoy drinking it and know for sure that I'll like it!
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Based on the bottle code, it's almost certainly a 2020 bottling. No specific bottling code exists. Not a super-complex malt, but definitely tasty and easy to drink. Robust and perfect for the coming winter.
Good, but disappointing, since I expected better. The nose was there initially, but quickly dissipated. The palate was gentle, too gentle. I almost suspect that the bottle was watered down slightly (I ordered this at a bar) since I experiences the same faults as when I overwater whisky at home. I will come back and reevaluate this when I acquire a personal bottle in the future.
86.5/100
Beautiful amber color. Versatile taste profile. Overall, very elegant and balanced whisky.
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| Нос | 86 | Somehow smoky, sherryish aroma, a bit fruity, toffee. A bit salty. Nice and balanced. |
| Вкус | 87 | Like a symphony. Smooth but essential and balanced. components have their role. Smokness and peat, earthly tastes, but also some idea of sea salt. It is easy to love this taste profile, this does not fight against good mood at all. |
| Финиш | 85 | Quite long ending. Smooth and elegant. Some peat and dark chocolate. Smokness continues until the end. |
A whisky featuring an appealing blend of citrusy, earthy notes and red fruit aromas concealed beneath a layer of peat smoke.
нос 93 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
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16-year-old Lagavulin Tasted 2014-07-20 @ WhiskyInteam Spaden The taste is reminiscent of MonCheri chocolate (ie chocolate + cherry), medium peaty and quite strong, very good 84
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Smoked herring very clean on the nose, peat, smoke, iodine, a little bit of vanilla. Peaty mouth, smoke, iodine, very long, good, swims badly.
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This is a fantastic dram and has been consistently good for a long time.
must have
Great Islay whisky. I like it.
Aroma: dominating peat smoke, iodine / medicinal, light sherry and vanilla in the background Taste: again extremely peaty, smoky and medicinal, in short sweet, then tingling sharpness on the tongue Finish: long, smoke, iodine Comment: I had it for the fourth and last time in the glass, but I'm just not getting warm with the job
My absalute favorite
нос 81 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Schöner Islay Everyday. TOP PLV
Positive surprise, great integrated smoke and sherry, nice dark and maritime and me as Fassstärk drinker not too easy with the 43%
Indispensable, delicious standard in constant high quality for a fair price (currently ~ 50 €) - one can only hope that it stays that way.
The spicy, phenol-smoking, steadily vanilla-forming creaminess of this Islay whisky, which develops from the whisky glass, is just as pleasant as it is incomparable.
Last night I had the chance to try 4 different Lagavulin 16 bottles, one a 20cl bought in 2017, and the others full size bottles from 2013-ish, late '90s (glass 1815 and Islay texts) and (probably) early '90s (with gold letter texts instead of glass). The two 'white horse' bottles were, as all know, quite different and of better quality, but it was interesting to note the differences between the recently opened 20cl bottle, and the one from 2013 that had been open for years. Despite having that much more time to breathe, the 2013 bottle was that tarry, strongly leathery thing my memory says Lagavulin is like in the 2000s, while the recent 20cl was similar but weaker in every sense: The nose more quiet and with notes I'd rather expect from the 12yo, the palate diminished, and the finish a thing you barely catch going by. The body and finish of the 2013 bottle are heavier and fuller. The 2013 deserves 88 points while the new one gets 87 on account of still being a very characterful whisky, but no longer better than for example Talisker 10 (87).
Heavy, solid whisky. Heavy sweetness is accompanied by a bit of smoke and light peat. Characterictic and memorable, but compared to other Islay expressions or say Talisker, this one seems to be a bit weak in its expression. Overrall surely no disapointment, despite I expected it to be more powerful.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
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нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
You get it out every now and then and one of the few releases where I don't see any major loss of quality over the years.
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нос 95 · вкус 94 · финиш 88
After my third bottle, I finally got into this malt and understood why it is so greatly considered. It deserves so, because of its perfect balance between smoke and wood, its flavoured taste and long lingering finish. This all makes it very enjoyable and a span above most of other peated malts. Cheers!
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MyThe best. Lots of peat and smoke with hints of sherry and dark chocolate. Long and interesting finish.
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