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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Don't go comparing this to Lagavulin 16. It's a different beast altogether being much closer to Ardbeg 10. Light, smooth, and smoky with a finish that lingers long after the last drop. A great discovery.
Compared to the 16, it's like it isn't Lagavulin at all. I did not care for it. I'll drink it but wishing I was drinking the 16.....
Sorry to all Lagavulin fan boys, which I am too, but what the hell is this ? When I bought the bottle couple month ago, I was so desapointed. instinctively, you compare it to the 16yo and you should not, it is a totally different taste profile. I thought I juste had to leave it a few month and try it again... I still cannot drink this. It is all about peat and strong alcohol and I do not understand the interst of drinking this "thing". Anyway... Being now more objectiv, it is from my point of view very similar to the Kilchomann Machir Bay, peatier for sure with less depth and more bitterness. The worst part of all of this : I still ask myself if my bottle has an "issue" or if it is just no my cup of tea and that's all, end of story.
Such a shock when the pale colour hit my snifter. Wasn't sure what I had. Re-read all the tasting notes on the side of the box. Truthfully, it took three nosings and palatings before I felt I had a Lagavulin in my hand. I will continue the lessons...
A bit "rough around the edges" compared to the 16 but a cracking malt nonetheless, not as deep as the 16 year old but still plenty of peat. Try it in a hot chocolate and it is phenomenal!
Was: £40.50Now: £34.50
