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Feedback from readers indicates that I need to review good whiskies that can be bought for under $100. The words ‘good’ and ‘cheap’ generally don’t appear in the same sentence about whisky; so, when my usual online retailer offered the Lagavulin 16-year-old for $99, it was an opportunity just too good to miss. Some retailers are selling this whisky for a great deal more (one at almost double). Regular readers will know of my love for the heavily-peated whiskies of Islay, so it was with particular pleasure (especially after faithfully observing ‘Dry July’) that I tasted this one. It was definitely one of my better days: anticipation, appreciation and authoring a review one of the world’s-best Islay single malt whiskies! The Lagavulin distillery is located between the Laphroaig and Ardbeg distilleries, on the Southern side of the Isle of Islay and celebrated its bicentennial just 2 years ago – so they have had a lot of practice producing excellent single malt whiskies. Colour: Bright amber with an orange tint. Nose: One of the peatiest whiskies anywhere, redolent of Lapsang Souchong, concentrated iodine, sweet spices, sherry and lovely creamy vanilla. Palate: It is HUGE – thick and very rich. Lovely mouth-feel of big malt and good sherry, with balanced fruity sweetness. Powerful peat and oakiness. Don’t be in a hurry to swallow.
Finish: Very long and spicy, with lingering figs and dates, strong peat smoke and delicious vanilla. Take time to inhale from the empty glass, too, which retains for a long time the loveliness of this complex and delightful whisky. Conclusion: More, please! 700ml, 43% ABV, try it with strong, salty blue cheese. Worth more than I paid for it – much more!
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