| Name: | Lagavulin 16 Year Old |
| Spirit Type: | Single Malt |
| Age: | 16 years |
| Region: | Islay |
| Year Distilled: | 1995 |
| Year Bottled: | 2011 |
| Cask Maturation: | Primarily American Oak(bourbon)Probably finished in Sherry |
| Alcohol %: | 43% |
| Color: | Amber + 2 |
| Date Purchased: | 2012.09 |
| Price: | ~$60 |
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Lagavulin is a Diageo-owned distillery and part of Diageo’s “Classic Malts” collection, which seeks to represent various regions of Scotland. Lagavulin whisky is rich, heavy, and full-bodied, but could do with a little bit better presentation in my opinon (make it 46% and get rid of the color/chill-filtration!). Nevertheless, Lagavulin is a favorite of many malt lovers. Its quality has not gone unnoticed! (more…)