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.

Appearance: Deep amber gold.

Nose: Intensely flavoured, peat smoke with iodine and seaweed and a rich, deep sweetness.

Taste: Dry peat smoke fills the palate with a gentle but strong sweetness, followed by sea and salt with touches of wood.

Finish: A long, elegant peat-filled finish with lots of salt and seaweed.

Food pairings: Goes exceptionally well with BBQ Ribs, Wash Rind Cheese and Anchovies

About the brand: The definitive Islay malt—intensely flavoured, smokey and rich. The windswept Isle of Islay instils a strength of character into everything it produces and it's here, nestled in a small bay that the beloved Lagavulin whisky has been made for over 200 years.