Pure Islay peat smoke and bright citrus intensity
A remarkably focused and vibrant expression, this eight-year-old single malt honors the historic 1886 visit of legendary whisky writer Alfred Barnard. It bursts with clean, citrus-scented peat smoke, coastal salinity, and a surprisingly sweet, warming finish.
Shake the blended Scotch, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, then gently float the Lagavulin 8 Year over the top using the back of a spoon.
Serve in a glencairn glass
Founded in 1816 by John Johnston, Lagavulin has long been a benchmark for Islay single malts, celebrated for its uncompromising, peat-forward style. The 8 Year Old expression was originally released in 2016 to celebrate the distillery's 200th anniversary and became a permanent portfolio fixture due to its critical acclaim.
The legendary Lagavulin Distillery sits on Islay's south coast, where its pear-shaped stills and slow distillation create an famously rich, oily character. Aged in refill American oak casks, this expression showcases the intense, elemental spirit of Islay in its purest youthful state.
From Islay, Scotland
