Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 Years Old 70cl Mandarin orange

Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 Years Old 70cl Mandarin orangeDescription The Islay representative in the 'Classic Malts' series is a deep, dry and exceptionally peaty bruiser. Probably the most pungent of all Islay malts, Lagavulin is not for the faint hearted but inspires fanatical devotion in its many followers. Tasting notes Lagavulin is a classic example of how smoke isn't a blunt instrument that covers everything in a fog, but an element that works with all the flavours produced in distillation and

Food match Pairs perfectly with roasted meats such a lamb and beef and nut roasts

and Thailand

Fresh and subtle lemony nose of lemongrass

Niepoort wanted to show the elegant side of the grape variety Baga

The palate shows more creosote

Food match Mushroom pizza

The palate is rich but with a fine line of acidity keeping it lively

cinnamon and clove

A well-structured palate with layers of citrus and tropical fruits

The palate has ripe black fruit characters combined with a mineral note from the soils and a touch of clove and cinnamon spice from 6 months oak ageing

with a seductive rich perfume of ripe plums and cherries

This wine has a perfumed nose with hints of peaches and citrus and a steely backbone that carries through on the palate