Lagavulin 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ryan Mitchell — Solid Islay without the price tag of the 16

8/10

For £94 you're getting proper Lagavulin character — that signature coastal smokiness is all there. The 10 years gives it less of the dried fruit sweetness but more raw maritime energy. I prefer it with a few drops of water to open up the brine notes.

Hannah Brooks — Solid Islay without the price tag of the 16

8/10

For £94 you're getting proper Lagavulin character — that signature coastal smokiness is all there. The 10 years gives it less of the dried fruit sweetness but more raw maritime energy. I prefer it with a few drops of water to open up the brine notes.

Noah Williams — Solid Islay without the price tag of the 16

8/10

For £94 you're getting proper Lagavulin character — that signature coastal smokiness is all there. The 10 years gives it less of the dried fruit sweetness but more raw maritime energy. I prefer it with a few drops of water to open up the brine notes.

Sara Lindstrom — Good but not quite there for me

7/10

Decent Islay single malt, does the smoky seaweed thing well enough. My issue is the price — nearly a hundred quid for what feels like a stepping stone to the 16 Year Old is a tough sell. I'd rather save up or grab a Laphroaig Quarter Cask for less. That said, the peppery finish is genuinely enjoyable neat.

Nils Bergman — Good but not quite there for me

7/10

Decent Islay single malt, does the smoky seaweed thing well enough. My issue is the price — nearly a hundred quid for what feels like a stepping stone to the 16 Year Old is a tough sell. I'd rather save up or grab a Laphroaig Quarter Cask for less. That said, the peppery finish is genuinely enjoyable neat.

Celeste Moreno — Good but not quite there for me

7/10

Decent Islay single malt, does the smoky seaweed thing well enough. My issue is the price — nearly a hundred quid for what feels like a stepping stone to the 16 Year Old is a tough sell. I'd rather save up or grab a Laphroaig Quarter Cask for less. That said, the peppery finish is genuinely enjoyable neat.

Isabella Rossi — Solid Islay without the price tag of the 16

8/10

For £94 you're getting proper Lagavulin character — that signature coastal smokiness is all there. The 10 years gives it less of the dried fruit sweetness but more raw maritime energy. I prefer it with a few drops of water to open up the brine notes.

Natasha Volkov — Solid Islay without the price tag of the 16

8/10

For £94 you're getting proper Lagavulin character — that signature coastal smokiness is all there. The 10 years gives it less of the dried fruit sweetness but more raw maritime energy. I prefer it with a few drops of water to open up the brine notes.

Sibel Nur — Respectable but pricey for 10 years

7/10

It's Lagavulin so the quality is there — ashy peat smoke, sea salt, a touch of green apple on the finish. Clean and well-made. But I keep comparing it to the 16 and at this price point the gap between them feels small enough that I'd just stretch the budget. Worth trying though, especially on the rocks in summer.

Daniel Oyama — Respectable but pricey for 10 years

7/10

It's Lagavulin so the quality is there — ashy peat smoke, sea salt, a touch of green apple on the finish. Clean and well-made. But I keep comparing it to the 16 and at this price point the gap between them feels small enough that I'd just stretch the budget. Worth trying though, especially on the rocks in summer.

Penelope Hart — Respectable but pricey for 10 years

7/10

It's Lagavulin so the quality is there — ashy peat smoke, sea salt, a touch of green apple on the finish. Clean and well-made. But I keep comparing it to the 16 and at this price point the gap between them feels small enough that I'd just stretch the budget. Worth trying though, especially on the rocks in summer.

Farah Abboud — Younger sibling punches above its weight

9/10

I grabbed this expecting a watered-down version of the 16 but honestly it's a different beast entirely. More vibrant peat, bright citrus cutting through the smoke — it drinks younger and livelier. At 43% it's perfectly sessionable neat. One of my favourite discoveries this year.

Omar Diallo — Younger sibling punches above its weight

9/10

I grabbed this expecting a watered-down version of the 16 but honestly it's a different beast entirely. More vibrant peat, bright citrus cutting through the smoke — it drinks younger and livelier. At 43% it's perfectly sessionable neat. One of my favourite discoveries this year.

Rafael Santos — Younger sibling punches above its weight

9/10

I grabbed this expecting a watered-down version of the 16 but honestly it's a different beast entirely. More vibrant peat, bright citrus cutting through the smoke — it drinks younger and livelier. At 43% it's perfectly sessionable neat. One of my favourite discoveries this year.

Jackson Wu — Good but not quite there for me

7/10

Decent Islay single malt, does the smoky seaweed thing well enough. My issue is the price — nearly a hundred quid for what feels like a stepping stone to the 16 Year Old is a tough sell. I'd rather save up or grab a Laphroaig Quarter Cask for less. That said, the peppery finish is genuinely enjoyable neat.

Daisy Miller — Good but not quite there for me

7/10

Decent Islay single malt, does the smoky seaweed thing well enough. My issue is the price — nearly a hundred quid for what feels like a stepping stone to the 16 Year Old is a tough sell. I'd rather save up or grab a Laphroaig Quarter Cask for less. That said, the peppery finish is genuinely enjoyable neat.

Alex Ramos — Respectable but pricey for 10 years

7/10

It's Lagavulin so the quality is there — ashy peat smoke, sea salt, a touch of green apple on the finish. Clean and well-made. But I keep comparing it to the 16 and at this price point the gap between them feels small enough that I'd just stretch the budget. Worth trying though, especially on the rocks in summer.

Marianne Blom — Respectable but pricey for 10 years

7/10

It's Lagavulin so the quality is there — ashy peat smoke, sea salt, a touch of green apple on the finish. Clean and well-made. But I keep comparing it to the 16 and at this price point the gap between them feels small enough that I'd just stretch the budget. Worth trying though, especially on the rocks in summer.

Isla McCallister — Younger sibling punches above its weight

9/10

I grabbed this expecting a watered-down version of the 16 but honestly it's a different beast entirely. More vibrant peat, bright citrus cutting through the smoke — it drinks younger and livelier. At 43% it's perfectly sessionable neat. One of my favourite discoveries this year.

Tariq Hassan — Younger sibling punches above its weight

9/10

I grabbed this expecting a watered-down version of the 16 but honestly it's a different beast entirely. More vibrant peat, bright citrus cutting through the smoke — it drinks younger and livelier. At 43% it's perfectly sessionable neat. One of my favourite discoveries this year.