What is the Best Lagavulin?

[@maltreviews]

Great to see you try that Laga 25!! Cheers bud!

[@WhiskyInThe6]

So good man.

[@welshtoro3256]

😄 LOL, I hope you appreciate the comment I added in the chat about that kind of whisky.

[@martymcfly5782]

Great review Rob. I just got my hands on the 2021 12yo today. Very excited to try it. I am with you that the 8 is way better than the 16. Keep up the great content

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Thanks buddy. Cheers!

[@milesrodger3724]

Took a break from whiskey for a couple years and was half to see your still making videos. Cheers

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Cheers Miles

[@primewhisky]

Great vid Rob, Lagavulin 25y is one of the best whisky I ever tried, scored it 98p

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I’m with you. Top 10 for me.

[@fbi8364]

@@WhiskyInThe6 hi Rob what's your top 10?

[@cliffnorman178]

This 12 is the best for three or four years. A superb edition.

[@robmarchese8983]

Loving the 8 especially for the price. Now need to try and get my hands on that 12.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Shouldn’t be too hard.

[@markforman2768]

In my opinion the 12y Cask Strength is the best Lagavulin. Because with this Dram I have got all I wish from an Islay Whisky. The maritim style, the Cask Strength without adding too much water

[@markjacques285]

8 over the 16....wow that’s bold. Going too go back to my bar and try both again. No way I can see the 8 being better than the well rounded 16

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Let me know

[@opiatebank]

He is right. We get the Games of Thrown edition. Its just got that flavor. The after taste that stays with you. The 16 just seems less of what the 8 is.

[@McIntyresMalts]

Agreed, the 8 is NOWHERE near as good as the 16. The 8 tastes harsh and under-done, no balance and far too young. The 16 is perfectly balanced and well rounded.

[@utoobia]

The 16 is still a buy for me. $99 US where I am.

[@shibby67]

Great video Rob. Wondering what your thoughts are on the 11 Offerman Guinness edition. The 8 was always my favourite but that 11 is fantastic in my opinion.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

The 11 is great. Reviewed it a couple months ago.

[@stihlnz]

I think the Offerman is a great dram .. malty Guinness, smooth oily. Better than the 16 yr which has fallen off the boil.

[@WineLightMedia]

Both Offerman 11s are outstanding and underrated for sure. Wish there was more available.

[@stacieh4023]

The Offerman Guinness has a nice finish of chocolate fudge.

[@welshtoro3256]

I fell out of love with the 16 for a few years because of its low bottling strength but I'm very pleased to say that I'm back in love with it again. It's the low abv that's the only issue and if this was bottled at 46% we would all be saying how amazing it is but If Lagavulin put the abv up to 46% it would double in price in today's market. It's a really, really, well made whisky. It has a lovely maturity and the sherry puts most sherried whisky to shame. Add into the mixture one of the great peat profiles and it's a classic. So, do yourself a favour Rob and give the old 16 another go. These days I find it delicious and very quaffable.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Interesting. I’ll have to revisit.

[@thomasbuck303]

I have seeb your comments throughout the years on different whisky channels and usually like your takes on whisky, especially your thoughts on true value. You should post a few of your own videos, I'd watch

[@welshtoro3256]

@@thomasbuck303 Thanks Thomas, I really appreciate your kind words. I enjoy commentating and even if I contradict a reviewer I always try to explain why. I hope I give reasonable feedback to the whisky producers as well although they obviously wont like all we have to say. They're in it to make money and we're in it to enjoy life as reasonably as possible. I am very tempted to start my own channel and I've had quite a number of requests. My big drawback is that I have precious little free time and have to share my passion for good beverages with my equally passionate love of books and music. However, kind comments like yours are nudging me that closer to having a go and I think I could make some interesting content. Cheers. WT

[@Longenecker1776]

Imagine if they went Non Chill filtered on the 16

[@utoobia]

Agree. Out of 80 some bottles on my bar, It’s the only sub-46% whisky I have. It kinda gets away with it, and is different enough from the 8 and 12.

[@catnapgee5357]

hey Rob, I'm surprised you don't have any high end Dewars in your video catalogue. I'm hearing more good things about the Dewars double double 32 than I think I have of any other whisky ever!

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Well I had a bottle of Lag 8 but thought it’d make a great Christmas gift for my brother. And my mooching instinct was hoping he’d crack it open on Christmas Day and try it 😆 but he didn’t! So now I probably gotta grab another bottle if I don’t see him again soon lol Got a couple old 12’s stashed for a rainy day, probably have to get some lottery tickets if I wanna grab that 25 oooff sounds delightful tho. Cheers Rob great lineup

[@romancenyc41]

I have two bottles of the 12, but I love my 16's. Rob I never tried the 8, now I will now.

[@romancenyc41]

You were right Rob, at 48 ABV it is very nice. lagavulin distillers editions are my favorites.

[@djkamy]

What is the Best Lagavulin? All Lagavulin :) No such thing as abas Laga. Loved the video and reviews. great job !

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Thank buddy. Cheers !

[@Hexagonal_Crank]

"The 16's a little over-rated. Think I'll replace it with...the $3500 bottle." XD

[@welshtoro3256]

🤣🤣Exactly

[@MrBrrrki]

Love this lineup, personally the 12 cs is the best whisky in the 150-200 dollar range i tried. The 8 is solid for the price and great addition to a home bar. Agree with the placement of the 16, when you try this other expressions, the 16 just feels thin, light and shallow. The 25 is a dream not yet fulfilled but ill get my hands on it.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Honest the 25 was shockingly good.

[@carlosalvaro2964]

1985 21 years old. Period 😎

[@christinecamley]

You are right on. There is no need to purchase a Lagavulin 16 when the Lagavulin 8 is so spectacular. I haven't been able to find Lagavulin 12 locally in Vancouver. I'd sure like to find this expression and experience it! Wow! $2,000 for the Lagavulin 25?! Yikes! I take your word that it's worth it! I do love Lagavulin! Cheers!

[@VazzVegas]

Great video. It seems like they've taken something from the 16 and are perhaps coasting on it's reputation now. It isn't the same dram that first made me a Scotch fan.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Ya it’s just a simple pour and play.

[@markmlinar1511]

Just love the 2017 and 2018 12. The 2021 is on the short list as these are some of the best peated out there.

[@utoobia]

Yep. I’ve had the ‘20, ‘21 and ‘22…..all very good but the 21 stands out

[@KnickKiller]

I’m going to grab a bottle of the 8 to compare to the 16. I understand the 16 is lower ABV, chill filtered and colored but it’s so good that I have a hard time believing I’ll enjoy the 8 more. Only one way to find out. Thanks for the insight. 🥃

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I hope you like it as much as I do Thomas. Cheers.

[@welshtoro3256]

I'm with you Thomas. They are quite different in fairness.

[@brianpage6932]

I was debating grabbing an Octomore but I never had one before and didn't understand why the price skyrocketed lately. I think I'll take your advice and grab the lag 12 CS looks like it'd save me about 75-100$

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Ya. I should be clear, very different peat style but for a cask strength Islay the 12 wins for me.

[@brianpage6932]

@@WhiskyInThe6 did you try the distillers edition ever? It's usually 14-16 years old finished in a PX cask, I know you said you don't enjoy the 16 too much, I agree, i picked up a DE for a friend, he hasnt tasted it yet, he was a big fan of the 16

[@binray6457]

love the 8 and 12

[@estebanortega2015]

Wow. Laga 25. My respect

[@nissmatic]

Distillers Edition is my favourite!

[@theultimateplaygames]

I had no idea they were releasing the Lagavulin 12 year 2021 edition in Ontario! Any idea if the Talisker 2021 is being released here as well? I’d love to pick up both

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Yep the whole range.

[@canal-do-guga-namura]

I like how reviewers have been bashing the 16 lately. We all know you love it and you’re just trying to put some pressure on Diageo. Well done.

[@phatzwave4424]

Lately? It's a mere shadow of itself compared to the old Lagavulin 16 (White Horse Distillers). A favorite Islay's back in the 90's.

[@WineLightMedia]

Had the 8, 12 special edition, 16, DE but I like both Offerman 11s the best. Cheers.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Nice. Cheers

[@stacieh4023]

I don’t like the 8 myself. It’s a sweeter peat, I get more smoke and campfire with the 16. My husband is obsessed with the Lagavulin Offerman Guinness, he’s got 4 bottles of it. Absolutely loves it.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Ya that’s a solid one for sure.

[@stacieh4023]

@@WhiskyInThe6 would love to see your review of the Writers Tears Inniskillin. My friend brought me back two bottles from Ontario.

[@arakafafian]

Thanks for the review. How is the 25 which you scored only 2 points higher than the 12 years worth 20 times the price? Could it be you tend to underscore?

[@WhiskyInThe6]

It’s possible. I hold greater weight of every mark above 90

[@welshtoro3256]

The 25 year old is also obscenely priced and clearly marketed at exclusivity. Diageo know there are folk out there with more money than sense.

[@topshelfwhisky]

The 12 has lost something over the last three releases but still a solid whisky. I have the 25 a 93/100. I've tried tried well over 50 "different" Lagavulin's and the 2015 Feis Ila 24 year is still my favorite.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

That sounds outstanding

[@kevinandsarah1720]

Any idea when those diageo special releases will be hitting the LCBO shelves? I see them online but as per usual the LCBO has no info on when they will be available.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I’m assuming in February

[@attahuijgen3617]

Thanks Rob for the great content. Would be very nice if you and Jeremy could do a tasting with Jasper again.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Hope so. We shall see.

[@gardeninginflat3174]

Can you please share the link to buy these whisky testing glasses, thanks

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Amazon

[@marksaliba4194]

I love how you use this review to shit on the Lag 16 🤭🤣. I'm assuming you feel the same way about the DE as well? I loved the 2016 and 2017 12yo, but I'm not crazy about paying $200+ for the current versions. It'll be a game time decision. Cheers Rob and thanks for always keeping it real. 🥃🇨🇦

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Lol it’s not bad whisky. Just overrated imo. Cheers Mark, always appreciate you brother.

[@trevorbrown389]

Thoughts on the Lag 8 vs Talisker 10? Personally I love Lag 8 but give the slight nod to Talisker 10. The coastal notes get me every time.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I think I prefer Lag8

[@welshtoro3256]

A late reply but I agree Trevor. Talisker 10 really is quality bang for buck and it's also very available. I got my last bottle in a supermarket and Lagavulin 8 will never be sold in a U.K supermarket even though they're both Diageo product. It cost me £30 and that is almost half the price of the Lag 8.

[@everwind5691]

I found the 8 to be a very good value proposition. It does taste youthful, and the 16 drinks very easily. I dunno the 12 is selling for $150 for 12 cs seems a bit salty to me. Seems like a bit of name gouging. The 25 sounds wonderful but way outside this working mans means. Great review. Appreciate the feedback.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Outside of mine as well. Cheers buddy.

[@everwind5691]

@@WhiskyInThe6 I guess the good news is is that you can buy younger and enjoyable age stated whiskies for reasonable prices. I am glad they came out with the 8. That should not be lost. The 12 is clearly geared for the collector. The 25 for the wealthy collector hehehe

[@welshtoro3256]

Totally agree with everything you say apart from the value of the 8. Port Charlotte 10 (50%) is cheaper, Ardbeg 10 and the list goes on. The Lag 8 selling point was the 48% and it costs more than £50. There's a lot of very good whisky at that price.

[@everwind5691]

@@welshtoro3256 Things must be very different in Spain Welsh. In my area of DC the Lag 8 used to sell for $45 US. That was 1/2 year ago, and now it is the same price as the Ardbeg 10 around $60 US. I will never understand pricing. (I know taxes have a big impact).

[@topshelfdustin3060]

The 25 i epic stuff!

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Absolutely delicious

[@100puremustard5]

Great rundown. Unfortunatly the Laga 12 is $140usd in Cali. When I can still get Ardbeg Corry and Laphroaig CS and Cairdeas under $90 it's just a no-brainer. Also, glad you left the Laga 16 out... it's the worst value in peated scotch, period. Can't believe people pay $100+ still smh

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Good points. Cheers.

[@MrPsiman]

just got the new Black bottle Ardnamurchan peated CS single cask oloroso 632 for U.S. Is Canada getting single casks ? I think U.S. got 2 casks. the 632 and 187

[@WhiskyInThe6]

I haven’t seen any

[@BondSask]

The 12 is my favourite whiskey.

[@robertzemko6590]

When and If the 12 comes to Ontario the new price will be $215 which is a 35% increase over the last few years with the 2017 at $160, prices have jumped in the U.S as well. Looks like Lag & Octomore (Bruichladdich) have really jumped up in price - sign of the times eh. lucky for me I stocked up about 3 yrs ago with the much better prices primarily in that other province.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Well done. Should have done the same.

[@100puremustard5]

This is why I love Laphroaig CS and the Cairdeas @ $80 and $90usd respectivly.

[@robertzemko6590]

@@100puremustard5 You're in a good place, we cannot even get it over here in Ontario, Enjoy especially at those prices.

[@darkoanton5]

What about the latest Offerman 11 charred cask?

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Ya I should do that one next. Good idea.

[@SippersSocialClub]

That Laga 25... 👌

[@nbdadam]

You should compare the Lagavulin 25 to the Laphroaig 25 cask Strength

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Good idea.

[@globeman6400]

Am down a bottle of the 25 already. One of the very best Islay

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Ya beautiful stuff

[@TheReal_DeanD]

What's the best Lagavulin?? Any one you can find at retail. That is what it has come down to now. No Lagavulin 16 year in sight at all.

[@cj8683]

You're the best "Rob"

[@WhiskyInThe6]

You’re the best CJ

[@wilseph1]

That 'vulin!

[@MrPsiman]

I thought the better Lagavulin is the White Horse editions

[@juijgentan1281]

Ridiculously lagavulin 😬

[@LULU-kf2mq]

烈焰雄獅好喝

[@RwingDsquad]

Lagavulin 37, tho?

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Lol

[@mihkelkaup8416]

The 8 tastes young, like at least 4 to 8 years too young.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Nah.

[@inspector_7152]

For over more than 30 years i’ve permanently had bottles of Lagavulin 16 YO in my whiskey cabinet. It has always been my absolute favorite smokey whiskey from Scotland. That time has ended. I feel fucked by this company since it doubled in price within less than 2-3 years. They spoiled my fun in sipping Scotch. It’s ridiculous.

[@WhiskyInThe6]

Ya. Really sad.

[@phatzwave4424]

It's not the company's fault, your dollar isn't worth what it used to be and it's only going to get worse. See anything else going down?