First released in 2016 to celebrate Lagavulin’s 200th anniversary, the Lagavulin 8 Year Old pays tribute to Alfred Barnard, the legendary Victorian whisky writer who praised an 8 year old Lagavulin during his 1880s distillery visits. Crafted on the windswept shores of Islay, this expression captures the raw, untamed spirit of the island, smoky, maritime, and unapologetically bold, yet with a youthful vibrance that keeps it fresh and approachable.

Lagavulin 8 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Lagavulin | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 48% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol.: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Crisp and clean smoke, fresh sea air, citrus peel, and subtle vanilla sweetness.
Palate: Intensely smoky with notes of lemon zest, pepper, and charred oak, balanced by light malt sweetness.
Finish: Long, dry, and smoky, with a lingering maritime salinity.

Production Details:
Matured for eight years in refill American oak casks, allowing the distillery’s signature peated style to shine in its purest form. Bottled at 48% ABV for a bold and full-flavoured experience.

Perfect For:
Fans of smoky Islay whiskies looking for a vibrant and energetic dram with a strong maritime character.

Expert Notes:
This is Lagavulin stripped back, youthful and punchy, with peat smoke at the forefront yet a refreshing brightness that makes it ideal as an aperitif whisky.

Customer Reviews:
“A younger Lagavulin that punches way above its age.”
“Perfect balance of smoke and citrus.”
“Islay character in its most lively form.”

Interesting Fact:
Alfred Barnard’s original tasting notes from the 1880s described an 8-year-old Lagavulin as “exceptionally fine,” inspiring the release of this modern version.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its smoky purity, or with a splash of water to open up its citrus and sweet malt notes.

Distillery Background:
Lagavulin Distillery, established in 1816, is one of Islay’s most iconic whisky producers. Nestled in a small bay on the island’s south coast, it’s famed for its heavily peated spirit and slow distillation process, which imparts exceptional depth and complexity. Lagavulin’s whiskies are celebrated worldwide for their maritime smokiness, robust character, and the deep connection they hold to Islay’s rugged landscape and long whisky-making tradition.