In honor of Boxing Day, I have chosen to review a glass of Lagavulin 16, a Single Malt Whiskey brewed on the island of Islay in Scotland. The distillery dates back to 1816, though is now owned by Diageo (Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Hennessy etc.) It is a very well known and highly regarded single malt scotch, typically enjoyed by the scotch connoisseur.
My review is brief given my lack of knowledge about the spirit. Served neat and at room temperature and poured into a brandy snifter. Pours an absolutely beautiful reddish-brown color with a hint of orange. The spirit is clear as could be. Smell is medicinal and very smokey. It almost smells like a campfire or a burnt cigar. Taste is unbelievably smooth, with hints of the peat from the island. Aftertastes is smokey as well and warming.
I will also add that this bottle is not only a 16 year variety, but is 13 years old. Age did some wonderful things to this spirit, and I would definitely assume added some strength to the alcohol. Highly recommended.
Check out this clip below from Parks and Recreation where Ron Swanson visits the Lagavulin distillery.
My review is brief given my lack of knowledge about the spirit. Served neat and at room temperature and poured into a brandy snifter. Pours an absolutely beautiful reddish-brown color with a hint of orange. The spirit is clear as could be. Smell is medicinal and very smokey. It almost smells like a campfire or a burnt cigar. Taste is unbelievably smooth, with hints of the peat from the island. Aftertastes is smokey as well and warming.
I will also add that this bottle is not only a 16 year variety, but is 13 years old. Age did some wonderful things to this spirit, and I would definitely assume added some strength to the alcohol. Highly recommended.
Check out this clip below from Parks and Recreation where Ron Swanson visits the Lagavulin distillery.
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