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Lagavulin 16 Year Old Scotch Whisky 700ml $83.90, $78.87 after 6% CB @ Dan Murphy's

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Lagavulin 16 Year Old Scotch Whisky 700ml $83.90, $78.87 after 6% CB @ Dan Murphy's
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zzymurgy on 26/08/2016 - 10:36 danmurphys.com.au (173 clicks)

On special for Father's Day. My absolute favourite.

Current price $83.90, $78.87 after 6% cashback.

This peaty Single Malt dates back to 1816, when John Johnston and Archibald Campbell each constructed a distillery on what today is the Lagavulin site. After Johnston died, Campbell consolidated the two, before selling it to malt merchant Alexander Graham. Today it continues to uphold the traditions of its past, using meticulous preparation to create powerful whisky. Their signature 16 year old malt has a strong peat, smoke and seaweed nose that is followed by a nutty complexity and light fruitiness. In the mouth characters of Charcoal, dry woodiness and iodine followed by chilli chocolate and a hint of toffee.

Alcohol Lagavulin Liquor Scotch Whisky Whisky

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  • Jamesx on 26/08/2016 - 10:44

    not as good as the $79.90 but good buy

  • EarlyBird on 26/08/2016 - 10:48

    One of my favourites but with so many good deals on single malt whisky, I've already spent too much on them. Their prices have come down across the board compared to a couple of years ago thanks largely to the popularity of Japanese whisky.

    • overlook on 26/08/2016 - 10:58

      which ones have you buy so far?

      • EarlyBird on 26/08/2016 - 12:02

        Oh goodness, if my memory serves, I still have Talisker, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Cragganmore, Dalwhinnie, Bowmore, Lagavulin and a couple of JWs in my drinks cabinet. Most are what I buy regularly when the prices are good, except the JWs which are 1st time buy. Are you deciding on a purchase?

        • overlook on 26/08/2016 - 12:22

          I tried Glenmorangie,for some reason there is like a buttery texture and flavour i kinda like. Recently tried Green Label too, it was spicy. What else is good?

        • EarlyBird on 26/08/2016 - 12:46

          @overlook:
          It very much depends on your preference. Glenmorangie has quite a varied range, was it the Original that you tried?

        • overlook on 26/08/2016 - 12:48

          @EarlyBird:

          18yo

        • EarlyBird on 26/08/2016 - 14:53
          +1

          @overlook:
          If you're relatively new to single malt, my suggestion is to sample more widely of the lower end offerings from the different regions to find out what appeals to your palate first (unless of course you have lots of cash to burn). That way you'll discover whether you like or dislike say, smoke, peat, spice, seaweed, flora and nectar notes. Smoke and peat in particular are the two that have the tendency to divide whisky drinkers.

          Personally, I don't have too much of a leaning towards any particular style or flavour and I select my drink according to my mood of the evening, much like choosing what music to listen to or which shoes to wear. Hence, I like to keep a fairly wide selection available.

          BTW, I've not tried the Glenmorrangie 18yo but if you like the spice in the Green Label, you will probably enjoy the Lagavulin which is spicier and much more distinctive.

        • EarlyBird on 26/08/2016 - 15:56

          @EarlyBird:
          Oh, a thought's just come to me. You might like to consider the Oban 14yo which is kinda "in between" the Western Highlands and Islands style. A much safer option for explorers than some Islay whiskies that delight some drinkers but horrify others. Too much of a punt with your money.

  • amahon on 26/08/2016 - 10:50

    I bought a bottle of this last week at DM and paid $92, so keen to buy it if I can get it for a good deal.

    • carwashhair on 26/08/2016 - 11:22

      but what happened to the bottle you bought?

      • amahon on 26/08/2016 - 11:46

        Nearly all gone… need to restock.

  • Jamesx on 26/08/2016 - 10:55

    Lagavulin 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky 700mL 55.1% is way more expensive than 16yo 43%, anyone care to comment?
    also Caol Ila 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky 700ml is $78.90 per bottle a good price too. maybe should ask 1stchoice to price match and use $10 voucher

    • amahon on 26/08/2016 - 10:58

      The peatiness of a whisky mellows with age, so the younger ones tend to be more peaty, like the Bruichladdich whiskies seem to be expensive for their young age, could be something along those lines.

    • welly on 26/08/2016 - 11:01

      Duty on the alcohol I would suggest. And also cask strength whisky, which are usually upwards of 55%, tend to demand a higher price as there's less of it than your standard expressions.

    • sydboy007 on 26/08/2016 - 11:07
      +1

      alcohol tax in australia is pretty high - $6B in revenue

      for spirits alcohol excise is at the rate of $80.41 (Lal) lighter of alcohol

      Labor bumped up the RTD < 8% market to the same level, but a strong cider of 8%+ has a lower level of tax.

    • Spicket on 26/08/2016 - 11:29
      +1

      12yo will be matured in a smaller barrel.
      For some reason people think it's like a wine maturing in bottle - wrong.

      You attain the characteristics of the barrel as the spirit sits resting.

      Smaller the barrel - more complex the flavour and less time required

      • skuzy on 26/08/2016 - 12:38

        how do you know the size of the barrel from the 12 yr vs 16 yr?

        • Spicket on 26/08/2016 - 16:48

          You don't - can near but guarantee the 12yo - which is a more complex whiskey - has been matured in a small barrel.

          Consider some of our Tassie drops - theyre often matured for only 5 years and are incredibly complex - this is because they use a tiny barrel, at times only good for 50 bottles. Compared to the 1000 bottle barrel a lot of larger distillery's will use

    • ebosh on 26/08/2016 - 11:34
      +1

      TL;DR: 12yo>16yo but only if money isn't an issue. If you are looking for sub-$130 peated scotch, try this instead

      I was downvoted for saying this last time a Laggy deal was posted, but the 12yo is (IMO) a much nicer drink than the 16yo. I'm not saying it is twice as nice as the 16yo (especially when you can grab an Ardbeg Uigeadail for $126.90), but if you don't mind spending the money and can get your hands on a bottle then I would go for it. If you have the $$ and want to give it a shot, don't let age-snobs talk you out of it. There is something about the 16yo that is "missing" from the taste, but again that is my opinion.

      EDIT: @hatchy explained the reasons behind it

  • StonedWizard on 26/08/2016 - 10:55

    Ron swanson approves this deal

  • Archaleas on 26/08/2016 - 11:00
    +1

    Loving all these Whisky deals, over the last year I have been getting more and more into Whisky, might be the fact I am about to turn 30 and need to grow up. Can someone please enlighten me on the appeal of peat? I recently had an old fashioned made and the bartender recommended a Whisky, was so smokey I struggled to enjoy it. Is it something you get used to or is it just something some people enjoy and some don't?

    • amahon on 26/08/2016 - 11:06
      +2

      I admit it took me a while to buy a bottle of peated whisky, for me it was only recently, at the end of a whisky tasting they brought out a mildly peated Bowmore and I must say I thought it was by far the most interesting whisky they had brought out. After that the fear of the peat for me was gone, and 2 out of every 3 bottles I buy now is a peated whisky.

      I brought a bottle of Laphroaig into my whisky club when there was a few other whiskies on offer and even people who had never tried the peated whiskies were glad they gave it a go. Be in a good mood, be surrounded by good company and drink to enjoy.

      • Archaleas on 26/08/2016 - 11:21

        With all these deals got myself a Aberlour 12YO and Jura 10YO, trying to justify another bottle! but will look for the Bowmore

    • zzymurgy on 26/08/2016 - 11:09
      +1

      It's a purely personal thing, not everyone will love it.

      Go to a good whisky bar and try something a little milder, and work your way up.

    • welly on 26/08/2016 - 11:12
      +1

      I think it can be either. Some people love smokey, peaty whiskies, some don't. Some drink it until they get used to it. I get on pretty well with peated whiskies, I particularly love Ardbeg whiskies but can't drink a mouthful of Laphroaig. The appeal of peated whiskies is probably similar to the appeal of nice cigars - I'm not a smoker or cigar smoker but have enjoyed the odd cigar in the past. I certainly wouldn't beat yourself up about it, there's plenty of other styles of whiskies that may appeal to your palate more. I love Islay whiskies (the peated whiskies) but equally love Speyside which are a bit lighter, fruitier, and highland whiskies which are heavier, can be peated but in a different way to the Islay/Island whiskies.

      • Archaleas on 26/08/2016 - 11:19

        My recent trip to Tokyo got me obsessed with Japanese Whisky which is unfortunate due to the price and availability here. I enjoy a strong Whisky and enjoy the burn.

        Just seems as though getting into the Whisky game there is a lot of love for the peat and should learn it all rather than just obsess over the Japanese stuff.

        • welly on 26/08/2016 - 11:40

          It's much the same as in the craft beer scene where super hoppy beers or sour beers is the thing. It's kind of a trend although peaty whiskies have been around for a long time. It's certainly worth giving them a bit of a go, start with a lighter peated whisky and work your way up rather than your bartender throwing you in at the deep end with a super smokey/peated whisky.

    • epoch007 on 26/08/2016 - 11:12
      +2

      In my experience it is an acquired taste and it was not something I took liking to overnight.

      I suggest keeping an open mind, and start with something that is lightly peated and work your way up as you journey takes you over time. Try the full peats every now an again in between.

      Two names come to mind, Talisker and Bowmore for less intense peat. Laphroaig is my personal favourite but Lagavulin and Ardbeg is not far behind.

      Good luck!

  • Poimandres on 26/08/2016 - 11:03
    +2

    Price match with First Choice + $10 off voucher = $73.90 which is a baller price.

    Lagavulin 16 is pretty great. Best value deal at the moment if you are seeking a peated whisky is $58 Ardberg 10yo at First Choice using the $10 voucher imo.

  • nubzy on 26/08/2016 - 12:13

    First Choice have it at $88 - $10 voucher = $78 as well.

    Trying to decide whether to get an Ardbeg for $58 or this..

    • Poimandres on 26/08/2016 - 13:40

      This is around $80 pretty regularly, but I've never seen the Arberg that cheap before.

      • nubzy on 26/08/2016 - 13:49

        Yeah true. Lagavulin is one of my favourites but only a very rare treat due to the cost. I do see it on sale pretty regularly for $80-$85 though. Only tried Ardbeg once, can't really remember it that well. For $58 it seems like a bit of a bargain and should be nice and peaty.

        • Poimandres on 26/08/2016 - 13:54

          I like the Lagavulin a bit more, but the Ardberg is pretty bloody good as well.

  • skuzy on 26/08/2016 - 12:39

    try drinking lagavulin with seafood. it is amazing

  • dubcmj on 26/08/2016 - 20:45

    I bought this for the first time tonight for $73.90 at 1st choice - this may be the best thing I've ever tasted.

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