Lagavulin 8 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky commemorates the distillery's 200th anniversary, founded by John Johnston in 1816. First released in 2016, this expression draws inspiration from chronicler Alfred Barnard’s visit in the 1880s, where he noted an "exceptionally fine" 8-year-old whisky. The whisky matures in refill American oak barrels and is bottled at 48% ABV.
The palate delivers some menthol, bay laurel, more brininess, a hint of malt, and Parma violet. Everything remains very breezy, with peat smoke being blown from a kiln into salt-laden air. I prefer it to the 12 year old and the price is fantastic.
