Lagavulin 8 Year Old
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £55.02
- Community rating
- 3.73 / 5 (83 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- 3.73 is the rating for Lagavulin 8 Year Old, supported by 83 reviewers. At £55.02 for an 8-year-old Islay whisky, there's a 'Smokey' character that invites curiosity. The 48.0% ABV adds intensity. Could be either a steal or a gamble, depending on your love for 'Medicinal' traits.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 8 Year Old is a 8-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Holds a 3.7/5 community rating. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
3.73 is the rating for Lagavulin 8 Year Old, supported by 83 reviewers. At £55.02 for an 8-year-old Islay whisky, there's a 'Smokey' character that invites curiosity. The 48.0% ABV adds intensity. Could be either a steal or a gamble, depending on your love for 'Medicinal' traits.
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