Lagavulin 8 Year Old

Released to mark Lagavulin's 200th anniversary and now part of the core range, this younger, higher-strength expression strips the house style back to its smoky, maritime essentials.

Kippery peat, toasted grain and honey meet ripe pear and dried apricot on the nose; the palate carries salty, iodine-forward smoke, apple peel and charred potato skin, finishing long, dry and pleasantly ashy.

• Distillery: Lagavulin
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Islay
• Age statement: 8 Years
• Cask type: Refill American and European oak casks
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Alcohol: 48.0% ABV
• Style: Single malt Scotch whisky
• Serving suggestion: Neat or with a splash of water to open the aromatics
• Storage: Store upright in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat (unlike wine, spirits should not be stored on their side)
• Availability: Core range