After the wonderful reception that the Lagavulin 8 Year Old 200th Anniversary Edition received when it was released in 2016, the Islay-based distillers decided to add this delicious expression to their permanent core range! As Alfred Barnard (author of The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom) said of an 8 year old Lagavulin in the 1880s, this stuff is "exceptionally fine".
If you feel like broadening your horizons and experiencing Lagavulin as you never have before, then we heavily recommend The Lagavulin Hot Chocolate. We know that this may not appeal to some, but honestly you really should give it a try because it's absolutely gorgeous. You can find a recipe for it right here.
Salted popcorn, honey-roasted nuts, tarry ropes and light hints of freshly-chopped cedar. A touch of burnt sugar sweetness lingers.
Smokey peat appears first on the palate, followed by coriander seed, barley sugar, cumin powder, smoked kipper and marzipan.
Layers of apple crumble, toasted almond and ash. Another kick of cooking spices right at the end.
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Was: £40.50Now: £34.50
Peaty for sure, spicy finish.
This was my first time trying any of the varieties from Lagavulin. Never again. This scotch was by far the worst tasting spirit I have ever tried. I honestly felt bad for my garbage disposal when I poured an entire bottle down the drain.
First dram out of the bottle felt peaty and bold but then the magic went off. The more I drank the more it felt young and immature. I let the bottle to settle up for a month hopping it will come to its senses but it didn’t. The smoke became less noticeable highlighting the spirit immaturity even more. It priced very aggressively here in Canada, way over the usual suspects while losing to them in every possible category.
I am so happy with this scotch. Outstanding blend of smoke and spicy fruit. The color is intriguing and sparkles in the sunlight. I love the nose as it evolves with time in the glass. A splash of warm water opens up some citrus notes and some brine. This will be on my scotch shelf at all times. With a name like Locklin Alexander Mc Donald...I have tried many fine whiskies and this is one.
Awful never again after the first glass I got rid of the bottle.
