Lagavulin 8-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky 48% ABV 0.7l online kaufen

The Lagavulin 8 Years Old Single Malt Whisky, 48% ABV, 0.7 l, is a characterful Scottish single malt whisky from the island of Islay, which was first launched in 2016 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Lagavulin Distillery. The historic distillery was founded in 1816 and is one of the best-known producers of intensely peated Islay single malt Scotch whiskies. The inspiration for this special bottling comes from the famous whisky writer Alfred Barnard, who visited the distillery in the 1880s and spoke particularly highly of an eight-year-old Lagavulin. With this edition, the distillery pays tribute to its long history and the distinctive whisky-making tradition of the Scottish Hebrides.


The Lagavulin 8 Years Old is matured for eight years in American and European refill oak casks, whose subtle influence allows the distillery’s original character to shine through particularly clearly. The combination of peated barley malt, traditional distillation and carefully selected oak cask maturation forms the basis for this expressive Islay whisky. Compared to the distillery’s longer-matured bottlings, the Lagavulin 8 Years Old places greater emphasis on the immediate character of the distillate. Originally released as an anniversary bottling, it was added to the regular range due to its positive reception. At 48% ABV in a 0.7-litre bottle, this smoky Islay single malt whisky stands as a distinctive interpretation of the classic Lagavulin style.

Tasting Note

Colour: Warm amber with golden-yellow highlights.

Nose: Fresh aromas of lemon zest and green tea, accompanied by delicate chocolate, maritime nuances and an elegant, peaty smoky note.

Palate: Initially surprisingly light and harmonious, with a pleasant sweetness, fresh citrus accents and subtle malty notes. As it develops, spicy elements emerge alongside an increasingly intense peaty smokiness.

Finish: Long-lasting, robust and distinctly smoky, with the characteristic Islay peat smoke unfolding increasingly and accompanied by a pleasantly warming spiciness.

The Lagavulin 8 Years Old Islay Single Malt Whisky reveals its characteristic peaty smoke particularly well when enjoyed neat at room temperature, ideally in a tulip-shaped nosing glass. A few drops of still water can further enhance the fresh citrus notes and maritime nuances. Recommended food pairings include smoked salmon, fresh oysters, grilled scallops or strong blue cheese, whose intense flavours harmonise superbly with the whisky’s smoky character. Dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, roasted almonds or grilled beef also offer interesting pairings. It is particularly delightful when enjoyed with freshly smoked seafood, as its salty and smoky elements emphasise the typical character of this eight-year-old Islay whisky.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Diageo Austria GmbH, Teinfaltstrasse 8, 1010 Vienna, Austria, Johannes.Schmidecker@diageo.com

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