Lagavulin Whisky
Compare 169 prices from £55.02
Lagavulin is one of Islay’s great distilleries, revered for a whisky style that is deep, smoky and unmistakably characterful. Produced on the island’s south coast, it is known for combining powerful peat smoke with richness, maritime salinity, dark sweetness and a slow-building complexity that gives the whisky both weight and poise.
The 16 Year Old remains the defining expression of the house and a benchmark for peated Scotch, bringing together smoke, dried fruit, iodine, oak and spice in a whisky of remarkable balance. It is a style that feels unmistakably Islay, yet more layered and contemplative than simply forceful.
Alongside the flagship bottling, Lagavulin has built a strong following through releases such as the Distillers Edition and limited annual expressions, which often show a more concentrated or cask-driven side of the distillery. Across the range, the appeal is consistent: richly textured Islay malt with depth, authority and a long, resonant finish.
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Lagavulin Whisky prices
Current Lagavulin Whisky prices start at £55 and go up to £5,000. For Lagavulin Whisky, the upper end is shaped by collector demand, with standout bottles priced well beyond standard drinking ranges. We currently track 169 active listings for Lagavulin Whisky. Around 22% of listings sit in under £250, while the remaining stock is spread across adjacent price filters.
As a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Lagavulin Whisky pricing is mainly shaped by age statement, cask selection, release rarity, and current retailer stock. For day-to-day comparisons on Lagavulin Whisky, core range references such as Lagavulin 16 Year Old are useful value benchmarks across retailers. For affordable options, start with the lower-price filters first, then step up tier by tier to isolate where value changes fastest. Checking several retailers helps you find the best price for Lagavulin Whisky, once delivery fees and offer structure are included. Data refreshes daily as listings change across retailers.
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Community flavour profile
Based on 185 archived reviews
Defining characteristics
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Most common notes
Across 185 archived community reviews, Lagavulin is most frequently associated with smoke, peat and rich notes, with iodine, seaweed and brine appearing more often than the category average.
Price History
Across a consistent sample of Lagavulin Whisky core-range bottlings, median prices have risen 69% since 2013, from £43 to £73.
Even after adjusting for inflation, that represents a 16% increase in real terms. The range available has grown significantly, with premium bottles (over £500) now making up 18% of stock, up from 0%.
The core range tracked here includes Lagavulin 8 Year Old, Lagavulin 16 Year Old, currently priced from £55 to £73. Some bottles have appreciated dramatically — older and limited releases have seen increases of 582% or more over the period. Lagavulin Whisky remains widely available across specialist UK retailers.
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Based on community tasting notes, Lagavulin Whisky leans 26% toward smoky and peaty character, with maritime as a secondary influence at 11%. The brands below scored highest for the same dominant flavour family, making them worth exploring if you enjoy the Lagavulin Whisky style.