SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Lagavulin 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750 mL) [USC 95] – 6045583278239

Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Lagavulin distillery by John Johnston in 1816, this eight-year-old is big and smoky, with sweet spice that becomes apparent with a drop of water. Inspired by the visit of Alfred Barnard to the distillery in the 1880s when he tried an ‘exceptionally fine’ eight-year-old from the distillery, this is a fitting tribute for the milestone.

48% ABV

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Light gold.

Nose: Immediately quite soft with clean, fresh notes, faint hints of milk chocolate and lemon, developing fragrant, tea-scented smoke alongside nose-drying, maritime aromas.

Body: Light, growing pleasantly oily.

Palate: A magnificently full on Lagavulin taste that’s somehow even bigger than you expect, and charred, with minty, dark chocolate.

Finish: A clean, long and smoky finish, subtle, minted smoke, chocolate tannins and finally warming, leaving the palate dry as sweet smoke lingers on the breath.

“A youthful, energetic Islay dram, it showcases elevated aromas of green apple, salted cantaloupe, cured meats, iodine, and heather honey with whispers of smoke. Smoke emerges on the palate, but does not dominate, with hints of graham cracker and pink peppercorn enduring on an everlasting finish.”