Lagavulin 8

Price Range: $110-$140
Style: Single malt
Age: 8 years
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
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 an 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.
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Lagavulin 8 — Islay, Scotland Single malt

Impression

If you have tried this whisky what did you think?

Not for me

I liked it

I loved it!

Flavour Profile

Fruit

Malt

Marine

Mineral

Oil

Smoke

Spice

Sweet

Wood

Review

This was a bit of a surprise dram. We were not expecting something so complex given its 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. The judges agreed, awarding it Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020, then Double Gold and Best in Class the following year.

- Two Whiskey Guys, 2021

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Food Pairing

Seafood

Meat

Cheese

Sweet

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 is definitely worth a try. Could also be a great present for those who only drink Islay whiskies.