Lagavulin 16 Year Scotch Whisky (750Ml)

Description

Lagavulin sits in a small bay near the ruins of Dunyvaig Castle on Islay. Port Ellen is only about two miles away. John Johnston founded the distillery officially in 1816. The brand says it runs one of the slowest distillations in Scotland. Peat from the Port Ellen maltings gives the spirit its famous smoke.

The 16 spends at least 16 years in oak and is bottled at 43% ABV. Lagavulin fills both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Cool, damp warehouses slow the aging, while Atlantic air adds a salty edge. It is the flagship of the Classic Malts range, and Ron Swanson made it famous on Parks and Recreation.

Your first sniff brings intense peat smoke with iodine and seaweed. A rich, deep sweetness waits underneath. On the palate, dry smoke fills your mouth with a gentle but strong sweetness. Sea salt and a touch of wood come next. The finish is long and elegant, packed with peat, salt and seaweed.

Judges keep rewarding it. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition handed it Double Gold medals in 2016 and 2022. A Gold there followed in 2025. The World Whiskies Awards gave it Gold in 2016. It also scored 97 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2018.

Pour it into a classic whisky glass and sip it neat. A little still water at room temperature can open up hidden aromas. Try it next to a salty blue cheese or smoked salmon. If you love big Islay smoke, this is the bottle to keep on your shelf.

Product Details

• UPC: 088110140052
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43%
• Origin / Country: Islay, Scotland
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Brand: Lagavulin
• Age Statement: 16 Years
• Cask Type: Oak (Lagavulin uses ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks)
• Awards: Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016 and 2022; Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025; Gold, World Whiskies Awards 2016; 97 points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018
• Recommended Pairing: Salty blue cheese, smoked salmon, dark chocolate, grilled steak
• Mixing Suggestion: Neat or with a little still water; also works in a smoky Old Fashioned
• Taste Profile: Dry peat smoke, gentle sweetness, sea salt, touches of wood
• Aroma & Bouquet: Intense peat smoke, iodine, seaweed, rich deep sweetness
• Smooth & Finish: Long and elegant, peat-filled, with salt and seaweed