How Much Does Lagavulin 16Yr Cost in 2026?
Lagavulin 16Yr — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $74.99 | $2.95 | $4.44 | 16.9 |
About Lagavulin 16Yr
Lagavulin 16 Year Old is a benchmark Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Islay region, produced by Diageo Americas at 43% ABV (86 proof), available in 750ml bottles for $74.99. Renowned for its massive peat smoke balanced by rich sherry sweetness, vanilla, dried fruits, and maritime iodine, it exemplifies southern Islay's bold character with a deep amber-gold hue and full-bodied richness. What makes it special is the slow distillation (55-75 hours total) and long maturation in sherry casks, creating complex layers of smoke, spice, and subtle fruit that evolve beautifully. Ideal for peat enthusiasts and Scotch connoisseurs seeking an elegant, intensely flavored dram with luxurious depth. In its category, it stands as the ultimate Islay malt, outshining many peers in balance and heritage value, often hailed as a must-have benchmark.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Intense peat smoke dominates with iodine, seaweed, and lapsang souchong tea notes, softened by rich sweetness of sherry, vanilla, honey, and hints of melon or fruity citrus.
👅 Palate
Full-bodied and oily mouthfeel delivers dried fruit sweetness from sherry, powerful peat, barley malt, salty brine, black pepper, and medicinal edges, complemented by oak, pine nuts, and vegetal complexity.
✨ Finish
Long, warming, and velvety with lingering peat smoke, spicy vanilla, figs, dates, stone fruits, and a drying salty sweetness that evokes campfire embers.
Popular Cocktails with Lagavulin 16Yr
Lagavulin Sour — Stir 2 oz Lagavulin 16 with 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and egg white; strain over ice.
Penicillin — Mix 2 oz Lagavulin 16, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey-ginger syrup, and 0.25 oz peaty Scotch float.
Smoky Rob Roy — Combine 2 oz Lagavulin 16, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters; stir with ice and strain.
Food Pairings
Smoked salmon, Charcuterie with prosciutto and apricot jam, Dark chocolate, Seared beef or kippers, Blue cheese
