Lagavulin 8
91/100
- Price Range
- $110-$140
- Style
- Single malt
- Age
- 8 years
- Country
- Scotland
- ABV
- 48%
- Volume
- 700ml
- Appearance
- Light pale straw.
- Nose
- Pepper and spice with a hint of oak and fresh lemon zest balancing out the salty sea spray and peat smoke.
- Palate
- A burst of sweet smokey peat followed by a oily maritime saltiness that ends with a lingering Dark Chocolate spicy pepper with a hint of caramel.
- Finish
- Singing pepper notes with a wash of wood and smoke with hints of citrus spice. Long and warming finish.
Top Pick
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Flavour Profile
Fruit
Malt
Marine
Mineral
Oil
Smoke
Spice
Sweet
Wood
Review
Not for me
I liked it
I loved it!
This was a bit of a surprise dram. We were not expecting something so complex given it's youth. However the punchier, zestier and lively character works well with the sea salt, smoke, citrus, vanilla and Dark Chocolate making it an instant hit with us.
- Two Whiskey Guys, 2021
This is an exceptional value whiskey - often found for under $100!
Food Pairing
This whiskey pairs beautifully with:
Occasion
Autumn evening with Dark Chocolate and friends or if looking for peat on a budget this is a top pick.
Right for you?
If you enjoyed the Lagavulin 16yo but want to try something a bit brighter, sharper and more assertive then this definitely worth a try. Could also be a great present for those who only drink Islay whiskies.
Flavour Profile
Fruit
Malt
Marine
Mineral
Oil
Smoke
Spice
Sweet
Wood