Tag: 16yo
Lagavulin 16yo
by admin on Apr.10, 2007, under single malt, spirit, whisky
Background: Another Diageo Classic Malt; this one is a heavily peated whisky made on Islay.
Nose: Slightly fruity peat smoke.
Taste: Wow. A blast of peat, mellowing to a sweetish middle with hints of coffee; long, mainly phenolic finish.
(After addition of water)
Nose: Sweeter, with hints of vanilla.
Taste: Opens up very nicely. More defined fruit notes in the start, smoke more evident througout.
Overall: Again, a very nice dram. Very complex single malt, probably my favourite Islay. Huge emphasis on the peat makes it unappealing to people who don't like that sort of thing.
