Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Product details
| Management number | 253749723 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$50.40 | Model Number | 253749723 | ||
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Lagavulin 16 Year Old — the legendary flagship of Lagavulin distillery (Islay, founded 1816). Considered by many the definitive Islay single malt — richly peated, deeply integrated, and elegantly mature. One of the most celebrated single malts in Scotch whisky history and a benchmark for premium Islay style.
Why you'll love it
- Legendary balanced peat smoke, rich dried fruit, warm honey, refined maritime salt, elegant Islay mastery — the definitive Lagavulin 16 signature
- 16 years of maturation — extended aging delivers legendary integration
- Perfect for serious whisky enthusiasts, Islay whisky collectors, and premium gifting
- Presented in Lagavulin's iconic 16 Year Old bottle with premium presentation
Perfect pairings
Best appreciated neat as a contemplation pour. Pairs beautifully with oysters, smoked salmon, aged smoked cheese, dark chocolate, or grilled meats.
Perfect for
- Serious whisky enthusiasts exploring the definitive Islay single malt
- Islay whisky collectors — an essential lineup piece
- Premium peated whisky gifting
- Considered sipping with the "gold standard" Islay experience
Compare with
Interested in younger 8YO? Try Lagavulin 8 Year Old ($133). Interested in Lagavulin 10 (travel retail)? Lagavulin 10 Year Old ($139). For Islay 10-16YO peer comparison: Laphroaig 10 Year Old ($95) or Ardbeg 10 Year Old ($115).
Frequently asked
Why is Lagavulin 16 so celebrated?
Considered by many the definitive premium Islay single malt. 16 years of maturation delivers extraordinary integration of peat character with dried fruit, honey, and refined oak. Achieves "balance" that heavily peated younger Islay whiskies struggle to reach. Featured in Ron Swanson's Parks and Recreation character narrative, contributing to broader cultural recognition.
Lagavulin 16 vs Laphroaig 10 vs Ardbeg 10?
The Islay Big 3 flagships at their respective classical tiers. Lagavulin 16 is the most integrated and mature (5 years older than the Ardbeg/Laphroaig 10s). Laphroaig 10 is the most medicinal. Ardbeg 10 is the most peated (55 ppm). Three distinctively different Islay archetypes.
Is Lagavulin 16 age-old collectible?
Older bottlings and special editions (Distillery Editions, Feis Ile, etc.) have strong collector interest. Standard 16YO retail bottles are primarily for drinking enjoyment rather than pure investment.
Quick facts
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Distillery: Lagavulin
- Age: 16 Years
- Peat Level: ~35 ppm phenol
- Owner: Diageo
- ABV: 43%
- Volume: 70cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
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