Most would say that Lagavulin 16 is the standard smoky Isla malt. In fact, I believe it is the preferred smoky malt for manly guys with well-groomed beards and large mustaches. However, I don’t believe it’s the best-tasting Isla malt. To me, Laphroaig is a little more approachable for most people. Its smoke is good, but not totally overpowering. It reminds me of the Skye malts (i.e., Talisker) in that regard, but with a little more body and richness. Anyway, this is my go-to Isla malt. Don’t forget to put about a dropper full of clean water in it to bring out all the flavor. Cheers.