Lagavulin 8Y
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About this product
Young, Smoky and Full of Possibility.
Lagavulin 8 Year Old is a vibrant tribute to the distillery’s long heritage, celebrating the bold, peated style that first put Lagavulin on the map. Originally released to mark the distillery’s 200th anniversary, this expression has become a permanent favourite among whisky lovers for its fresh energy, smoky purity, and refined balance — a younger Lagavulin that still carries the unmistakable soul of Islay.
Brilliantly pale in colour but powerful in character, Lagavulin 8 opens with aromas of sea spray, bonfire smoke, lemon zest, and subtle minerality. On the palate, it’s lively and complex — sweet malt and vanilla meet charred oak, peppery spice, and peated smoke, all wrapped in a clean maritime freshness. The finish is long, dry, and smoky, leaving a lingering impression of the rugged Islay coast.
For whisky enthusiasts in Ireland, Lagavulin 8 Year Old offers a vivid, energetic take on classic Islay peat — a whisky that’s both youthful and sophisticated, ideal for those who appreciate intensity and precision in their dram.
Why we love it:
We love Lagavulin 8 Year Old for its bright, smoky energy and coastal character. It’s lighter in body than the 16, but just as compelling — a whisky that captures Islay’s raw spirit with youthful confidence and remarkable finesse.
Country of origin
Scotland
Region/Appellation
Islay
Tasting notes
Colour
Pale straw, a hint at its younger age and vibrant spirit.
Nose
Briny campfire, lemon zest, subtle vanilla, and distant sea spray, with a touch of cereal sweetness.
Palate
Peat-forward and bold—smoky ash, caramel, citrus peel, and maritime salt give way to sweet oak spice.
Serving suggestion
Serving Suggestions
- Neat: Pour into a tulip or Glencairn glass and let the fiery nose settle before sipping—each inhale blends sea breeze with peat smoke.
- A Few Drops of Water: Lightens the mouthfeel and teases out sweet caramel and spice from beneath the smoke.
- Perfect Pairing: Pair it with strong Irish farmhouse cheese or a square of dark chocolate—each bite softens the peat and makes the finish sing with contrast.
- Casual Cooler: Add a single large ice cube. Watch the smoke soften and melt into caramel warmth—a surprisingly refreshing way to enjoy Islay in Ireland’s chillier evenings.
Easy Home Serve – Smoky Lemon Highball
- 50 ml Lagavulin 8 Year Old
- Top with chilled club soda
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel
This light, smoky highball is both adventurous and elegant—a playful way to showcase the whisky’s citrus and smoke profile.
Size, cl
70
ABV, %
48.0
About the producer
Lagavulin, the venerable Islay distillery founded in 1816, is known for bold peated whiskies, especially its benchmark 16 Year Old. The 8 Year Old—introduced in 2016—was born to celebrate their 200-year milestone and inspired by a similar age dram Alfred Barnard praised in the 1880s. It’s rare, youthful whisky that still carries the full-body smokiness Lagavulin is known for—earning admiration from both collectors and those exploring peat for the first time in Ireland.