SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 mL) [USC 95] [WA 93] [WE 90-95] – 6045583114399

A much sought-after single malt with the massive peat-smoke that’s typical of southern Islay – but also offering a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting dram. Lagavulin is an intense, smoky-sweet single malt with seaweed flavors and a huge finish, aged in oak casks for at least sixteen years.

43% ABV

Appearance: Deep amber gold.

Nose: Intense peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness.

Palate: A rich, dried fruit sweetness with clouds of smoke and strong, barley-malt flavours, warming and intense. At the back of the mouth is an explosion of peppery smoke.

Finish: Huge, long, warming and peppery with a distinct appetizing sweetness.

“This has been Lagavulin’s principal expression for more than 30 years. Iodine, rich peat, and caramel on the early nose, with sherry, sea salt, and charcuterie. The oily, briny palate offers peat and a medicinal note, along with black tea, Seville orange, toffee, cinnamon, and a hint of smoked fish. Peat embers and hot tar in the lengthy, spicy finish. Deeply satisfying!”