ABM EXPORT: Lagavulin 8 Year Old (Proof & Co)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £4.97
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal
- Description
- Lagavulin's 8-year-old from Islay packs concentrated peaty character into a relatively young spirit, showing the island's volcanic soils and heavily peated barley at work. Expect robust smoke, tar, and brine balanced by the underlying malt sweetness that prevents the expression from becoming one-dimensional. The spirit's youth lends a spicy edge that complements rather than overwhelms the classic Islay profile. A benchmark entry into heavily peated Scotch whisky.
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ABM EXPORT: Lagavulin 8 Year Old (Proof & Co) is a 8-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Excellent everyday value.
Lagavulin's 8-year-old from Islay packs concentrated peaty character into a relatively young spirit, showing the island's volcanic soils and heavily peated barley at work. Expect robust smoke, tar, and brine balanced by the underlying malt sweetness that prevents the expression from becoming one-dimensional. The spirit's youth lends a spicy edge that complements rather than overwhelms the classic Islay profile. A benchmark entry into heavily peated Scotch whisky.
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