Lagavulin 16

The longer cask maturation rounds this into a fairly elegant malt, with oak-spiced tones, sea salt and smoked tea.

Famed on Islay, the Lagavulin distillery was established in 1816 and is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, with evidence of illicit distilling dates as far back as 1742. Since Lagavulin has become known for the rich, peaty flavors characteristic of Islay whiskies, and this release, matured in a combination of American oak bourbon and sherry casks, brings an additional depth from the cask.