Lagavulin 8 Years is a powerful yet vibrant Islay single malt, created to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary. Younger in age but uncompromising in character, this expression delivers Lagavulin’s signature intense peat smoke with surprising freshness and balance.
Matured in American oak casks and bottled at a higher strength, Lagavulin 8 showcases a brighter, more energetic side of the distillery—ideal for peat lovers seeking bold flavour with lively complexity.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Pale gold
Nose:
Intense peat smoke, citrus zest, sea spray, and hints of vanilla
Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with flavours of smoky malt, lemon, sweet barley, black pepper, and gentle oak
Finish:
Long, dry, and smoky with lingering ash, citrus, and maritime notes