Lagavulin 8 yo Limited Edition 200th Anniversary

 

 

 

48°

Distillery : Lagavulin - Islay 

Refill American and European Casks 

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2016

Unchillfiltered

Peauted around 38 ppm 

 

 

 

In 1886, a certain Alfred Barnard published The Whisky Distilleries of The United Kingdom, listing more than 150 distilleries, including "Lagganmhouillin" or rather Lagavulin, whose 8-year-old he tasted and found "exceptionally fine". He decided that the distillery was "high standard", which no doubt contributed to its reputation. 130 years later, Lagavulin is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and it was thought ingenious to revive this 8-year-old in a limited edition of 30,000. Such was its success that it was included in the Core Range in 2017.

Let's Taste It : 

Icy peat, quite rocky. A steep peak in the winter mist. Lemon liqueur, vanilla flower, rather harsh, not an ounce of sweetness. The iodine whips the face. And at the same time it's fine, subtle, faint smoke, asphalt powder. An ashtray. At last, a marshy side that I often find with this distillery. The palate is a little young, rustic, with hints of lychee. Breadcrumbs, cereals, slight acidity. Lovely finish, like a slap in the face, chalky, woody, with that recurring mineral flavour. Wheat germ.

 

In Short, 

An original expression, very peaty and iodised, which has the advantage of roughness. On the other hand, I'm not totally convinced, it lacks a little complexity. It's still a good dram, which you should buy if you get the chance. Unfortunately, bottles have become expensive, so don't confuse them with the regular 8 year old.

Score : 86

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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