"The King of Islay", massive peat-smoke that's typical of southern Islay-but also offering richness & a dryness that turns it into a truly interesting tipple. This 16 year old has truly become a benchmark Islay dram. Food pairing for this beauty , try intensely flavored salty blue cheeses, which complement the intense, peat rich, sweet & salty character of this Lagavulin wonderfully.