Lagavulin 16yo, intensely flavored, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness, dry peat fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness, followed by sea and salt with touches of wood. A much sought-after single malt with the massive peat-smoke that's typical of southern Islay - but also offering richness and a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting tipple. The 16 year old has truly become a benchmark Islay dram from the Lagavulin distillery. If you're looking for a food pairing for this beauty, try intensely flavored salty blue cheeses, which complement the intense, peat rich, sweet and salty character of this Lagavulin wonderfully.

Tasting notes

Nose: Cured meat alongside hints of tar, rubber and charcoal

Palate: Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness

Finish: Long, spicy finish, figs and dates