Lagavulin 16 years White Horse Distillers Label

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Distillery bottling

Distillery / brand Lagavulin

Range White Horse Distillers

Country Scotland

Region Islay

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 43%

Age 16 years

Flavour Profiles Heavily peated

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Lagavulin 16 years White Horse Distillers Label

1816/ISLA embossed in glass

Bottle code: L15M03422117

Lagavulin Distillery

Lagavulin Distillery is located on the south coast of the island of Islay, overlooking the rugged coastline and Lagavulin Bay. Founded in 1816 by John Johnston, the distillery has built a rich history and a strong reputation as one of the most iconic Islay distilleries.

A specific feature of Lagavulin is the intense peat smoke that gives its whiskies a deep smoky character. The distillery is known for its slow distillation process in traditional copper pot stills, which creates a rich and complex flavour profile. The whisky is mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks and European oak sherry casks, which contributes to the full and layered flavours.

Lagavulin whiskies are loved for their powerful aromas of smoke, seaweed, salt, vanilla and dried fruit. The long, warm finish and perfect balance between smoke and sweetness make Lagavulin a favourite among whisky lovers. The combination of traditional methods, a unique location and a distinctive flavour profile makes Lagavulin an iconic name in the world of single malt whisky.

Lagavulin Distillery stands in a small bay on the southern coast of Islay, close to the ruins of Dunyvaig Castle and a few miles from Port Ellen. Although illicit distilling took place in this area during the eighteenth century, the distillery was officially founded by John Johnston in 1816. From the late nineteenth century, Peter Mackie played an important role in shaping Lagavulin. He strengthened the distillery’s reputation and used its powerful malt as a key component of his White Horse blend. Lagavulin consequently became one of the classic names of Islay whisky.

Lagavulin is renowned for full, deep and intensely smoky single malt Scotch whisky. Its peated malt comes from Port Ellen Maltings, while water flows to the distillery from Lochan Solum. The notably slow distillation, among the slowest in Scotland, gives the spirit additional richness and complexity. Maturation in bourbon and sherry casks brings powerful notes of peat smoke, seaweed and salt together with dried fruit, spice and dark sweetness. Lagavulin 16 Year Old in particular has made this distinctive house style famous throughout the world.