I'm pleased to be reviewing this Scotch. Lagavulin 16 clearly is a masterpiece and a treasure in the single malt world. I received this Scotch on my birthday this year, so major props to the special person who went out of their way to make me happy this August. Lagavulin 16 is an Isla region whiskey,which if you remember from the scotch 101 posting, these whiskies tend to be on the peaty and smokey side. Lagavulin is all that and more: it packs peat and smoke with a complexity of other great flavors. This Scotch should definitely be enjoyed in the winter time because it truly leaves behind a warmth that is wonderful and cozy. Lagavulin 16 is a must buy for any Scotch enthusiast; it tends to sell anywhere from $79.99 to $ 129.99 depending on where you purchase it. Either way If you want to take a step forward into the upper class of Scotch, this whiskey needs to find its way into your home. A little bit more about Lagavulin 16: It's one of the 6 classic malts(I'll cover those in later post),its also one of the oldest whiskies as it dates back to the early 1800's, and it's also known as the "prince of isla" scotch's.Color: A very light copper with a tint of honey. really glows under the light.
Nose: Yummy peat with tantalizing smoke. Hints of sea and grass in the background. Also the smell of burnt wood penetrates the body of the whiskey.
Palate: Heavy but yet soft. Comes on big and robust,but transitions into a smooth and clean drink. definitely a medium body Scotch with plenty of complexity.
Finish: Long and not long enough. You just wish it lasted a lot longer. Everything comes together: All the scents from the nose come to the forefront, the construction of this Scotch is amazing so it all finishes with a flurry of amazingness.
Rating: 97 out of 100
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