It’s peaty, that’s for sure. For those who are looking for a smokey whisky then Lagavulin’s 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch is a serious contender for any smoke heads out there. The level of smokiness is stronger than a Bowmore but slightly weaker than some Ardbeg products. Even with a powerful peaty flavour, it’s surprisingly smooth and not harsh like some younger whiskies can be. This is down to the extra time in the oak casks.
This is a really popular choice among a lot of whisky enthusiasts and more often than not it has positive reviews. If you’re new to whisky, it’s one to potentially build up to as jumping straight to strong smokey scotches can put some people off.