{"product_id":"lagavulin-16-year","title":"Lagavulin 16 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 years. Lagavulin — the benchmark expression from one of Islay’s most storied distilleries, widely considered the most balanced heavily peated single malt Scotch in existence — presenting 16 years of coastal maturation in refill American and European oak casks that integrates the distillery’s intense peat smoke with sherry sweetness and maritime salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Distillery was founded in 1816 on the south coast of Islay near the ruins of Dunyveg Castle, and its distinctive character comes from the combination of heavily peated Islay barley, the distillery’s famously long and slow distillation runs, and the salt air of the Kildalton coast where the warehouses sit directly above the tidal shoreline. The 16 Year is the expression that established Lagavulin’s international reputation as one of the Classic Malts of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes the Lagavulin 16 from other heavily peated Islay expressions is balance — the sherry cask influence and extended 16-year maturation have integrated the peat smoke deeply into the spirit rather than presenting it as a raw, dominant force. The result is smoke that carries sweetness, dried fruit, and maritime depth alongside the power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense peat smoke, iodine, seaweed, sherry, dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, assertive peat, sherry sweetness, coffee, leather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long, warming, persistent smoke and dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Islay, Scotland (est. 1816)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Lagavulin 16 compare to Ardbeg and Laphroaig?\u003c\/strong\u003e All three are heavily peated Islay malts but with distinct profiles. Lagavulin 16 is the most sherry-integrated and balanced — peat and sweetness in tension. Ardbeg is drier, more medicinal, often younger. Laphroaig is the most distinctively medicinal and seaweed-forward. Lagavulin 16 is widely considered the most approachable entry into the heavily peated Islay style.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Lagavulin use such long distillation runs?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagavulin’s wash stills have a distinctive long neck and slow distillation pace that produces a heavier, more full-bodied new make spirit than faster distillation would. The additional copper contact during the slower run also reduces sulfur compounds, producing a cleaner base for extended maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Lagavulin 16 compare to Ardbeg and Laphroaig?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"All three are heavily peated Islay malts. Lagavulin 16 is the most sherry-integrated and balanced. Ardbeg is drier and more medicinal. Laphroaig is the most distinctively medicinal and seaweed-forward. Lagavulin 16 is generally the most approachable entry into heavily peated Islay.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why does Lagavulin use long distillation runs?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The slow, long-neck still distillation produces a heavier, more full-bodied new make with more copper contact, reducing sulfur compounds and creating a cleaner base for extended maturation.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904564269127,"sku":"0088110140052","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Lagavulin16yr_2026_900x_08b40db1-f721-4293-bebb-24423fafb686.jpg?v=1782426248","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/lagavulin-16-year","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}