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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...for making this a permanent fixture in your range. My favorite Laggy! Different from the 16 year old but with the familiar hint of peat and smokey sweetness in the Laggy tradition.
Very nice for a 8 yo. Peaty, dusty smoke, citrusy, salty fruitiness. Gets smoother and sweeter with water. Decently long finish. Pretty similar to Ardberg 10, if not as intense. Enough complexity and balance....me likes a lot.
I tried both 16 yrs and 8 yrs old variant of Lagavulin. In my humble opinion this one has richer taste that every true whiskey lover will appreciate.
Slept through this one. Ddn't know it existed. Locals weren't handling it. Enough. Got a bottle for a gift. Happy birthday. Happy days. Delicious. Not the 16yr but excellent. 16 yr costs $92.00 a bottle. this was $58.00ish. Could replace Laphroig as my go to everyday dram.
Don’t listen to the Lagavulin 16 fan boys, this is an absolutely must for true Islay fans. Love the nose, reminiscent for a fine mescal. Palate, damp ash with fruity citrus overtones. Truly epic. Finish, medium length. Honestly, this stuff is the epitome of what an Islay whisky should be. Completely different to the 16, however that’s a good thing. 10/10 for £50. My new go to staple Islay, this and Ardbeg 10 and Laphroaig QC.
