Lagavulin 8Y
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About this product
Young, Smoky and Full of Possibility.
As bold as it is youthful, Lagavulin 8 Year Old is a spirited tribute to the distillery’s 200-year legacy. Crafted with the same peat power that made Lagavulin famous, this dram is leaner and more fiery—think bracing peat smoke balanced by citrus brightness, sea salt, and a streak of caramel sweetness. A whisky with a personality even younger Scots would admire, it’s quickly become a favourite in Ireland—not just for its price, but for its gutsy expression of coastal character.
Why we love it:
It’s unapologetically lively and unapologetically Lagavulin. Sharp, smoky, and energetic, with surprising nuance beneath its youth, this dram proves that age can sometimes just be a number—and that authenticity never goes out of style.
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.