Whisky Review/Tasting: Lagavulin 16 years

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@richmahogany1
@richmahogany1 8 жыл бұрын
I love this guy's passion.
@mh71z28
@mh71z28 4 жыл бұрын
Horst is so excited to review Lagavulin 16, he forgot to say "I'm Luening, Horst Luening"
@glennhooper8867
@glennhooper8867 4 жыл бұрын
Considering how good it is, can you really blame him?
@Bheazly123
@Bheazly123 4 жыл бұрын
Half a bottle in after celebrating a victory at work. I've been searching for someone to compare tasting notes with and here is your video. You articulated the tastes and sensations from the bottle in such an effortless and poetic way that I sit here in awe of you. Congratulations my friend.
@Tech-ot4iy
@Tech-ot4iy 4 жыл бұрын
james boueri whatever you did, congratulations brother.
@urbanachiever54
@urbanachiever54 9 жыл бұрын
I think Horst needs a little time alone with this bottle of Lagavulin. I don't blame him ;)
@siddeshbandekar1913
@siddeshbandekar1913 2 жыл бұрын
😂 that's what he does when alone with it too
@Keatsian007
@Keatsian007 3 жыл бұрын
“The remembrance of salt”.. one of the truly great tasters of our time..
@angelcitygirl
@angelcitygirl 3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy! He puts so much thought, attention and passion into these reviews.
@Justin.Hawkins
@Justin.Hawkins 5 жыл бұрын
Does anybody drink with horst? I love to smell my drink while he smells it and try to smell what he describes, and sip as he does to taste what he describes. Good drink for sure
@brentrayner65
@brentrayner65 10 жыл бұрын
Had my first glass of Lagavulin 16 years this evening, and I am stunned by the complexity of the flavours inside of this bottle. Thanks alot for the review Horst, it is always great to get an in-depth opinion before purchasing.
@MetalOxy
@MetalOxy 4 жыл бұрын
His expression when he opens the bottle is all that needs to be said about this superb whisky. One of my favourites and and absolute must-have! Excellent review!
@GlynnMatthews
@GlynnMatthews 8 жыл бұрын
i lost it when you said we are very scottish today and pulls out the small bottle! Love this guy haha!
@TajMahally
@TajMahally 8 жыл бұрын
Glynn Matthews exactly lol.
@vikinghunter2177
@vikinghunter2177 5 жыл бұрын
Glynn Matthews I started laughing immediately! I believe he was making fun of my people! Love whiskey.com
@TheIainCollier
@TheIainCollier 10 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Sir. As a Scot who loves Whisky, please let me complement you on your fantastic channel. Keep on Tasting......
@dennisswain5746
@dennisswain5746 8 жыл бұрын
Along with Glenlivet 18 yr. old, this is a must have single malt in my cabinet. It is absolutely exquisite! I enjoy many others, but these two are my favorites. I have been savoring single malts for more than 40 years. You videos are wonderful! Thank you, and keep up your very fine work.
@Ghostface944
@Ghostface944 2 жыл бұрын
I’m starting my first whiskey cabinet and ordered a bottle of lag 16! I have a bottle of glenlivet 18 already and a few different 12s
@Breezigo
@Breezigo 2 жыл бұрын
Haha those two are my favs too!
@GarrySkipPerkins
@GarrySkipPerkins 4 жыл бұрын
I love the Lagavolin 16. It is a truly great Islay Scotch. It is one of my favorites. I tend towards the port/sherry finished whiskeys, but this one took my heart with its smoky, salty goodness. Great video
@welcorp
@welcorp 7 жыл бұрын
I've just opened my first bottle of Lagavulin 16 for the first time and enjoyed my first dram with you, as well I do with all single malts. I, as well, am a fan of Islay malts. I was looking forward to my first taste of this and it was well worth the wait. Thank you for joining me on my new endeavors. I love Laphroaig, Ardbeg and now Lagavulin for their differing characteristics. Two thumbs up.
@RwingDsquad
@RwingDsquad 3 жыл бұрын
i bought a bottle and I tried my first Lagavulin along with you in the video. Amazing. My favorite whiskey so far. Just beautiful. I’m so glad I bought it. Worth every penny. I’ll be honest. I bought laphroaig as my first islay scotch. I hated it. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I watched your laphroaig 10 video AFTER I bought it then I realized I fucked up. Lagavulin is similar but so much better. Perfection.
@Normaldude444
@Normaldude444 3 жыл бұрын
Does Lagavulin really taste like a campfire? Cause that’s the kind of taste I’m after like how a campfire smells apparently it tastes like it , and what was so bad about Laphroaig?
@valenzuelaeph
@valenzuelaeph 5 жыл бұрын
..."today we have a must for every whiskey connoiseur..." added to cart immediately.
@Otherwiseknown79
@Otherwiseknown79 5 жыл бұрын
Between the clarity of the microphone and the description you give in your reviews..I can LITERALLY taste this! LMAO. Well done.
@coachace123
@coachace123 9 жыл бұрын
Your response to the cork and descriptions of the smoke were spot on to my first impressions with this whiskey. I can't imagine experiencing the joys of heaven without this nor the sorrows of hell with this particular whiskey.
@shreknos
@shreknos 9 жыл бұрын
Horst, I truly enjoy your videos so much. When you smell the peat at the start of the video it made me smile - that was my reaction when I have this whisky also. I have to agree this is the quintessential Islay peat experience. What a whisky. Thanks again
@zibberebbiz
@zibberebbiz 6 жыл бұрын
I am currently drinkijg my first dram! I finally got a bottle and sat down with this video as I started nosing the cork and worked my way towards the first taste 🖤 this is everything I ever hoped for and just the most spectacular thing I've ever tasted (on my modest budget!).. thank you so much Horst for conveying your passion to us and educating us!
@befuddled2010
@befuddled2010 5 жыл бұрын
Superb distinction of this whisky vs. Ardbeg and Laphroig. Great detailed and passionate review. If I didn't already have a bottle this review would drive me to go out and buy one. Love this channel!
@CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy
@CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy 3 жыл бұрын
This was too intense for me at first. But I gave it another try after already having a little buzz going from a sweet and fruity highland. Once you get past that initial smoke attack, the sweetness sets in and then finishes with a long oak spice. Very complex.
@djturbine7565
@djturbine7565 6 ай бұрын
A divine dram and also one of the most elegant label designs of any whiskey on the market.
@petetheweet
@petetheweet 9 жыл бұрын
My bottle arrived today and I am very pleased! Your review sold it!
@walfredoDG
@walfredoDG 4 жыл бұрын
I need to conduct my whole existence the way that this guy drinks whisky 😂😂
@streetbob818
@streetbob818 9 жыл бұрын
Ron Swanson led me here
@francisd2386
@francisd2386 9 жыл бұрын
+streetbob818 I'm trying this for the first time and I must say Ron knows his stuff when it comes to whisky.
@justsomeguyx.1645
@justsomeguyx.1645 8 жыл бұрын
+Francis Ducharme Ron Swanson drinks Lagavulin because Nick Offerman drinks this beautiful malt. Mr. Offerman was introduced to this spirit by a friend and hasn't turned back since.
@peepantsfuntime
@peepantsfuntime 8 жыл бұрын
me too : )
@alexpiron2754
@alexpiron2754 7 жыл бұрын
anyone have a good comparison to the laphroig triple wood?
@ahmxtb
@ahmxtb 6 жыл бұрын
So. Many. Of. Us.
@alangray6961
@alangray6961 4 жыл бұрын
Just came across your reviews Horst. They are great. I am from Scotland and love a whisky but often found Islay malts a bit difficult to get into. I always preferred sherried Speyside whisky's. Strange though that if I ever did like an Islay it was always Lagavulin 16yo. Despite being one of the big three peaty smoke monster along with Laphroaig and Ardbeg I alway found the smells and flavours of Lagavulin to be the most graceful and complimentary of the three.
@maikarets2361
@maikarets2361 5 жыл бұрын
This excellent review prompted me to buy a bottle myself. It was my first Islay whisky but it was much more approachable than I'd thought it would be. Strong smokey aroma, but full bodied, not so much harsh, very deep and well rounded. I would describe the general sense I got from it as comforting, actually. Like a warm blanket after a nippy day at the beach. Some dried fruit in there near the end. I had two fingers of this stuff, put on some Miles Davis and read a Haruki Murakami book. Great 2 hrs, and best money I ever spent on whisky. Many thanks for the recommendation.
@globalmuffin2
@globalmuffin2 5 жыл бұрын
i need to buy a gift and i see that lagavulin 16 has so good reviews, but i saw bad reviews from individual commentators who complain of the intense smokiness. i'm confused.
@pinkwizard5816
@pinkwizard5816 8 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite.. Hands up
@tolga1cool
@tolga1cool 7 жыл бұрын
Pepe Simpson Isn't it hands down?
@vergecryptocurrency4552
@vergecryptocurrency4552 6 жыл бұрын
@@tolga1cool yep lol
@theKATofficial2
@theKATofficial2 5 жыл бұрын
@@tolga1cool maybe he's a cop who likes lagavulin
@tolga1cool
@tolga1cool 5 жыл бұрын
@@theKATofficial2 That would be hands behind your back 😝
@StarHammersmith
@StarHammersmith 8 жыл бұрын
My father in law recently got this for me for my birthday. New favorite whiskey, or perhaps a tie with Balvenie Doublewood 12. Excellent stuff. The smoke is really what makes it.
@MrYahooFreeman
@MrYahooFreeman 9 жыл бұрын
My favourite Islay Malt Whisky !
@raymundocantu6635
@raymundocantu6635 3 жыл бұрын
His explanation is on the money 💴 , very smoky VERY smooth , at first there’s a bit of a burn on your pallet , but after you swallow it goes away , and the smoky flavor takes over very well , can’t wait to light a good cigar to compliment this great scotch Whiskey
@NickTrop
@NickTrop 5 жыл бұрын
Whenever I watch one of Horst's reviews I want to (a) sip a dram of Scotch and (b) visit Scotland. Great videos.
@normandbisson6767
@normandbisson6767 5 жыл бұрын
Lagavulin is like a great Cognac at a fraction of the price ! To savor as a night cap with a good cigar ! The ultimate Whisky ,just fantastic !
@pauldailey3941
@pauldailey3941 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic passionate review of one of the true classics.
@freddiejones4598
@freddiejones4598 4 жыл бұрын
by far my favourite whiskey
@shotgunwound
@shotgunwound 8 жыл бұрын
you are an absolute joy to watch. Whisky is the greatest invention along with beer. Thank you sir.
@antonymurithi922
@antonymurithi922 6 жыл бұрын
"Smoke ,alot of smoke...on this tiny cork" the expression on his body got me weak AF.That is pure passion for your trade. Great channel.sips jet fuel.
@swedishwhiskygirl
@swedishwhiskygirl 4 жыл бұрын
Lagavulin 16 is one of my all time favourite smoky whiskies ! 🔥
@FransenGerda
@FransenGerda 5 жыл бұрын
Horst, wenn du etwas erklärst, dann ist das wirklich toll. Ich trinke und rieche mit dir und genieße es voll und ganz. Weiter so, Sie sind die Besten in diesem Beruf. Grüße aus Amsterdam
@willemkilian9563
@willemkilian9563 4 жыл бұрын
I am going to try this in a moment can't wait...
@rdb0202
@rdb0202 2 жыл бұрын
From the moment he pops the cork, it's a passionate rendition of a poem
@Rikitocker
@Rikitocker 10 жыл бұрын
With regards to salt in Whisky; it is indeed possible to have a salty brine influence due to the fact that casks breathe and interact with the air when placed in the warehouses, this is particularly the case of Island, Isles and Islay Whiskies that are right next to the sea. It is through this exchange and breathing in and out of the cask that such an infusion of brine and salt enters into a Whisky and influences the flavours. I think the Distilleries themselves have spoken of this phenomenon often enough also. What you were talking about was salt during the distillation process, but the infusion of salt or the brine note takes place during cask maturation. Notwithstanding the fact that some portion of time is spent maturing on the mainland, many Whiskies return to the Isles for their final period of maturation so I believe this is still a factor.
@Whiskycom
@Whiskycom 10 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a small chance, that salt may enter the casks during maturation. But the salt has to enter firstly into the warehouse - which is possible thru the spray - but secondly it has to enter the casks. And this is really difficult due to the thickness of the staves. That companies place their marketing on their location is not new. I would do also. But close to none whisky returns to Islay. Why should they, when the bottling lines are on the mainland?
@RommeliFIN
@RommeliFIN 9 жыл бұрын
In my chemical point of view there really is a great variety of salts or rather ions which are tastable in the whisky, especially in these well matured peaty and un-filtered ones. These salts are mainly dissolved from wooden casks. It may even contain a little table salt but the real variety of salts is superior in complexity. Wood (of the cask) itself contains great variety of salts or rather ions, which can be proven by burning it into ashes. These ashes are mixture of metallic carbonates (for example CaCO_3) and metallic oxides (CaO). This proves there is metallic ions (cations like Na+, Ca2+, K+ etc) in the wood. These ions dissolve into whisky during maturing. Moreover these phenolic combounds from whisky including mentioned phenolic acids (and other complex organic acids as well) form some complex salts when pairing with metallic ions. I bet this is much more important reason for saltiness in palate than the location of casks during maturation. The idea of remembrance is somewhat childish.
@paulkight6917
@paulkight6917 4 жыл бұрын
I too discovered this from watching "Parks & Recreation" and seeing scenes featuring Ron Swanson's (Nick Offerman) reverence for it. Horst, I enjoy your tasting videos immensely. Thanks for the good work (or I suppose I should say pleasure)!
@stevieg7403
@stevieg7403 6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see Christopher Walken do a tasting.
@adamrose6969
@adamrose6969 5 жыл бұрын
Stevie G oh easily
@arthurmiller9434
@arthurmiller9434 4 жыл бұрын
@Stevie G: What a great thought. It would certain be a masterpiece.
@paulg5548
@paulg5548 6 жыл бұрын
Tried this for the first time at the weekend and man was it a game changer for me. I'd tried Laphroaig and wasn't 100% sold on it, so was hesitant to try another Islay. When I saw the Lagavulin though I couldn't pass up the opportunity to give it a try. This will definitely be my go-to Islay (until I get the opportunity to try the other Islay whiskies)
@lynnhixon4332
@lynnhixon4332 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful sir...could not have expressed the craftsmanship of this particular scotch whisky any better! A gentleman’s review! Thank you sir!
@mikeseifried9118
@mikeseifried9118 4 жыл бұрын
"Scotland is as far East as my wisdom goes." - Ron Swanson
@featherdi
@featherdi 3 жыл бұрын
I love this smoke flavor! Recommend drinking this one.
@JosephWheeler14
@JosephWheeler14 4 жыл бұрын
If Hans Landa were a whisky taster 😂 so detailed and passionate. Even the giggle is the same.
@cereal5524
@cereal5524 6 жыл бұрын
I just recently started my whisky journey. I've tried some of the more generic brands, as well as Monkey Shoulder and Hibiki Harmony. I noticed I enjoy the slightly heavier smell and taste of Monkey Shoulder, so I decided to take the leap into smokier whisky. I bought a bottle of Lagavulin and I'll admit, that first sip really caught me off guard, but I have been spending some time with it and find myself really enjoying it. I'm glad I found your channel. I've watched a few of your videos and enjoy the manner in which you present the whiskies. I will definitely sit down and play your videos for upcoming whiskies I try for the first time.
@Normaldude444
@Normaldude444 3 жыл бұрын
Does it really taste like a campfire?
@veryhappy2681
@veryhappy2681 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does
@coogeeman
@coogeeman 3 жыл бұрын
I used to have this in a Hampshire pub in the New Forest years back......lovely...... smooth and satisfying. Good review. Liked and subscribed.
@rometimed1382
@rometimed1382 3 жыл бұрын
Family favourite for us as long as we have been drinking. Simply perfect and I always have a bottle around but drink on special occasions only.
@jasonjasonson9154
@jasonjasonson9154 4 жыл бұрын
This dude is getting me so hyped to drink that 😂😂
@alasdairgibb8652
@alasdairgibb8652 4 жыл бұрын
My favourite whisky. Smoky peaty heaven in a glass 🥃
@westaustralia9812
@westaustralia9812 3 жыл бұрын
Lagavulin is such a nice experience and a must for anyone wanting to try Scotch - especially the smokier ones
@DiZZaYWhALeY
@DiZZaYWhALeY 5 жыл бұрын
I/m enjoying a fine bottle of Lagavulin 16 rn while watching this. 😁👍🏼 It truly is the nectar of the God/s!
@TheOneGlassMan
@TheOneGlassMan 10 жыл бұрын
Great review. My favorite of the range is the DE bottling. I look forward to an English version review of the distillers edition soon. Also, congratulations on a tremendous victory 7-1 over Brazil today in the World Cup!
@Whiskycom
@Whiskycom 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And let me help you with that. Whisky Tasting: Lagavulin Distiller's Edition 1997 / 2013 If you want me to taste any other bottles: www.whisky.com/forumblogchat/forum/forum/mm_forum_pi1/posts//whiskies_to_taste.html
@phillipbaritone3843
@phillipbaritone3843 3 жыл бұрын
I have had many bottles of ardbeg and laphroaig. I’ve also had Bowmore 12, and I’m just a big fan of islay. My palet was a little burnt because of how much I had in a short span of time, but I haven’t had any at the point of writing this in over a year. With the colder weather returning, something seems right to give a go! I have a bottle being shipped to me and am counting down the day!
@sergejkeser7270
@sergejkeser7270 2 жыл бұрын
Best whiskey ever created, trully the nectar of the Gods. It just brings me joy drinking it, pure calmness, joy and happiness. Every sip is like stealing few seconds of time from God and keeping them just for me.
@adrianting6146
@adrianting6146 4 жыл бұрын
Having this right now. Agree with all your comments. This is very good indeed.
@dallycopper5715
@dallycopper5715 3 жыл бұрын
This guy rocks - “The sea fades away, low tide”
@chrismathis4162
@chrismathis4162 3 жыл бұрын
I tried this last night. So good, you definitely taste sea spray, but $100/bottle here in the US
@TheJusnic82
@TheJusnic82 9 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favourite whisky's its the best of both worlds the peat for me is nothing even close to laphroig or ardbeg or port charlotte but the beautiful balance of the sweetness with the peat is almost perfect.I have a dram of this at least once or twice a week
@subutaynoyan5372
@subutaynoyan5372 6 жыл бұрын
If Horst was my math teacher, I'd be a physisict. Instead I'm studying linguistics.
@serialbets
@serialbets 8 жыл бұрын
I've just tried Lagavulin 16, and I loved that smokey taste. Can anyone recommend something similar?
@Dantheman626
@Dantheman626 8 жыл бұрын
Mark L I would say go for the Ardbeg 10 yr old next.
@douglaspettit2456
@douglaspettit2456 7 жыл бұрын
Laproaig 10 is smokey but sweet with a long, long finish... not as complex as the Lag 16
@andrewlordon8734
@andrewlordon8734 7 жыл бұрын
Laphroaig 18, delicious dram.
@MP-ux1dn
@MP-ux1dn 7 жыл бұрын
Laphroig Quarter Cask. That's a great, great whisky. Far more of a punch in the face than Lagavulin 16. It carries no age statement but I'm not a snob.
@Sirchud68
@Sirchud68 6 жыл бұрын
Caol Ila 12
@SeymourSkinner
@SeymourSkinner 9 жыл бұрын
My favourite Islay Malt !
@francisd2386
@francisd2386 9 жыл бұрын
If I like Talisker 10 for it's smoke and peat but also for its spices and fruit, will I like this one ? Is the smoke more subtle than a Laphroaig 10 because of the extra 6 years ? Nevermind, you answered my question after in the video
@martingirard1949
@martingirard1949 9 жыл бұрын
talisker10 and Lagavulin16 are "related", like Ardbeg10 and Laphroaig10... if you like talisker10, try the lagavulin16...
@ceebeedf
@ceebeedf 9 жыл бұрын
+Francis Ducharme - Big Talisker fan here. Lagavulin won't be a mistake, no worries. Much more gentle than Laphroaig. If money's tight, stay withTalisker.
@francisd2386
@francisd2386 9 жыл бұрын
ceebeedf I finally got my hands on a Laga. I didn't drink much of it yet, but it's really in line with Talisker. Complex peatiness, but more vegetal, I smell some kind of olives in it. I like Laphroaig as well. I have the Cairdeas 2015 which is sweeter, fruitier and saltier than their 10Yo. It's 20$ cheaper than Laga, if you can get your hands on it :P
@ceebeedf
@ceebeedf 9 жыл бұрын
+Francis Ducharme - Cairdeas, OK, money's not tight, i get it. Wasn't intended as an insult ;)
@francisd2386
@francisd2386 9 жыл бұрын
ceebeedf Haha, no offense taken. Cairdeas 2015 is actually 20$ cheaper than Laga 16 here :P
@TheBoss-rk2qr
@TheBoss-rk2qr 5 жыл бұрын
Trying Lagavulin 16Yr along with his comments and descriptions are very accurate! I understand that is his favorite one. It has a little but of sweetness but mostly smoke which dissapears as you keep drying more and the sweetness comes around. This is my very first whiskey and i love it! A must have!
@Normaldude444
@Normaldude444 3 жыл бұрын
Does it actually taste like a campfire smells?
@lymecat
@lymecat 8 жыл бұрын
I would give an arm to see you review fragrances. The way you describe the smells of these whiskys make my mouth water.
@ghantakha5568
@ghantakha5568 4 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the recommendation horst , i liked this whisky specially in cold cloudy day around the fire 🥃
@johnnie2638
@johnnie2638 5 жыл бұрын
Scotland's Ron Swanson. There is a real appreciation, even giddiness for this bottle! After enjoying all 7 seasons of Parks & Rec & now watching Horst's reaction I am sold....... I have to try this scotch. I'm thinking maybe a Christmas gift to myself.
@BrickFilmsCinema
@BrickFilmsCinema 5 жыл бұрын
This is by far my favorite scotch!
@drpapa26
@drpapa26 6 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites... Great review, Horst.
@polar1949
@polar1949 4 жыл бұрын
Breaking Bad fan here?
@clarenceboddicker7708
@clarenceboddicker7708 2 жыл бұрын
@@polar1949 Jesseeeeeeeee!!!!
@romancenyc41
@romancenyc41 3 жыл бұрын
I pick up a bottle today, I love the smoke.
@MideanStone
@MideanStone 4 жыл бұрын
Trying this right now, very unique whiskey for sure. Unlike any other whiskey i have tasted thus far.
@christinecamley
@christinecamley 5 ай бұрын
My favourite Islay scotch! This was my gateway into peated scotch!! $200 with taxes now in Canada and worth every penny!! 🙂There is nothing as delicious as Lagavulin peated smoke!! It's a consistent beautiful love!! 🙂
@Whiskycom
@Whiskycom 5 ай бұрын
100%
@christinecamley
@christinecamley 5 ай бұрын
@@Whiskycom Thanks so much Horst!! Be well!! 🙂
@georgekyriazis1
@georgekyriazis1 9 жыл бұрын
Great review. Keep up the great work!
@foodquig
@foodquig 9 жыл бұрын
I had to come back to this one after seeing Benedikt's April Fool edition... Lagavulin 16 has always been one of my favorites since I first tried it in the 1980s. I have some of the 12 left over from December, but still prefer the 16 because it's as close to perfect as I have tasted...
@DentalPark76
@DentalPark76 6 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are amazing. Congratulations 🥂
@asuww1995
@asuww1995 6 жыл бұрын
I was kinda scared to give a smokey islay a try. But i gave it a go and did not regret. Its easily one of my favourite now
@ChristopherOSU
@ChristopherOSU 3 жыл бұрын
Try Laphroaig Cask Strength.
@foxhound5702
@foxhound5702 9 жыл бұрын
I have a bottle of this tucked away for Winter next year.
@teacher.8007
@teacher.8007 Жыл бұрын
Lagavulin 16yo or Talisker 10 yo? Personally, I find the Talisker 10yo stronger, saltier and peat, smoke and flavors pretty well integrated
@ilikethingsfromjapan
@ilikethingsfromjapan 8 жыл бұрын
Only £ 39inc vat in costco at the mo (late July '16)... Enjoying mine now and being very Scottish at this price
@mark_nz
@mark_nz 3 жыл бұрын
I was gifted a bottle recently, but im not too into the peaty whiskeys. HIs observation of the long maturation period bodes well. I don't mind a talisker 10.
@TheOriginalRaster
@TheOriginalRaster 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really enjoyed this review. It was especially interesting to sample some Lagavulin 16 along with you. Excellent. Thanks.
@JaspalSingh-hi6gi
@JaspalSingh-hi6gi 3 жыл бұрын
Lagaviun 16 is my ALL Time Favourite Single malt as well As scotcH 😎
@SicSeb
@SicSeb 10 жыл бұрын
My mom gave me this bottle as a present yesterday. I already have the Laphroaig Quarter Cask which I really like and I love Lapsang Souchong tea so I can't wait to take a sip from this Lagavulin. Sie, mein Herr und Ralfy are my go-to gentlemen when it comes to Whisky connaisseurs.
@Whiskycom
@Whiskycom 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you and have fun with the Lagavulin 16
@hartia4584
@hartia4584 6 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite.
@Food_Bev_Tube
@Food_Bev_Tube 9 жыл бұрын
So why is the 12 year cost more then the 16 year? I'm kind of confused
@Whiskycom
@Whiskycom 9 жыл бұрын
Because the 12yrs is bottled in cask strength and in smaller yearly batches.
@tramac
@tramac 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve read that after 2010 it isn’t the same. Malt’s peating level was reduced from 50ppm down to 35ppm.
@bluedragonis
@bluedragonis 7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have only had JD and Coke in past and hate JD straight and wanted to try my first quality Whisky. I bought Lagavulin 16 and am trying to replicate this taste description in this video. I find i get an initial hit of alchol and the sheer strength of the drink. The after taste i simply love. Its epically smokey and i love it but I am trying to identify what is clarified as a peaty taste. Furthemore, the other flavours and smells horst detects. I might be naive but I am trying. Is whisky drinking about enjoying the aftertaste more than the actual drinkin as i find it hits me so hard initially.
@89jmills
@89jmills 7 жыл бұрын
I don't know why no-one has responded to you, but 'peaty' usually refers to a smoky taste.
@krsmedley
@krsmedley 7 жыл бұрын
Whisk(e)y is about the nose, taste, and aftertaste. The more complex the whisk(e)y the better they'll hit all of these areas. I used to scratch my head at some people's pallets and senses, but the more you try the more you start to comprehend all the complexities. At the end of the day, don't worry what anyone else gets from the whisk(e)y just try a few and stick to what your sense enjoys. What I liked when I first got into whisk(e)y compared to what I usually like now is pretty different. Just be warned, collecting and enjoying whisk(e)y can be an expensive rabbit hole. Have fun!
@cameronbalma
@cameronbalma 7 жыл бұрын
Kyle hit the nail on the head with regard to tasting. When it comes to the peat, this will be easily recognized if you try a Lagavulin or Laphroiag compared to a highland scotch. The smell and taste difference is drastic between the Islay whiskys and the others. Sample as many as you can and drink what you like. An 18 (or a 40!) year old might not taste as good to you as a 10yo Glengoyne.
@robwilson4617
@robwilson4617 8 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried this yet but I'm sure it's way more complex and rewarding than my ardbeg 10, it's hard to make it past the peat to notice anything else
@rjmoney9
@rjmoney9 4 жыл бұрын
my favorite whisky reviewer :D
@simplediversion4409
@simplediversion4409 7 жыл бұрын
Great review! Getting ready to have one up this week
@LM550YT
@LM550YT 5 жыл бұрын
I hope to one day enjoy whiskey as much as he does
@s3riousf8ce
@s3riousf8ce 2 жыл бұрын
My First bottle was $98 USD bought from a store in Murfreesboro Tennessee. I have just finally found my second from a store in Shelbyville TN at $138 usd. I can attest to the value. I will pay up to $200 per and then I will give in to brand betrayal. A man must try and experience this whiskey before it is lost to you. It is indeed rare that no filtered water is needed to truly enjoy such a spirit.
@elmsley4
@elmsley4 10 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching your expression when you were tasting the whisky. Sometimes seeing how people REACT vs pure words are a better indication of the enjoyment, and you seemed to VERY much enjoy this one! I was curious that you don't dilute the whiskey with a little water when you taste. I'm just getting started on my whisky journey, but I thought it's best to dilute a little with water to allow the whiskey to open up more, no?
@Whiskycom
@Whiskycom 10 жыл бұрын
hi, it depends. If you like your whisky better with a little water and you should add water. As a beginner you should experiment a bit with water to find out how you like your whisky. Just be careful with the water you add. Here you learn a lot about whisky and water: www.whisky.com/information/knowledge/tasting/tasting/whisky-and-water.html (written by Horst Luening and then professionally translated) Horst opinion on water in video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWelg4mfjJqNe8km40s
@PeatLova
@PeatLova 10 жыл бұрын
I'm incline to think that Laga 16yo is a combination of both sherry and bourbon casks because i've found sherry notes in it. What is your take on this, Hourst?
@Whiskycom
@Whiskycom 10 жыл бұрын
I always thought that too. But in the meantime I am no longer sure, how high the sherry cask content really is.
@sugartbube
@sugartbube 3 жыл бұрын
he gets so happy
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