Islay cult favourite Lagavulin has released an 11 year old expression that adds a measure of sweetness to its classic peated profile. 

Bottled at 43% ABV, the Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat will also join the distillery's core range.

The whisky was aged in first-fill American oak ex-Bourbon casks for 11 years, presenting prolific notes of toffee apple and vanilla. 

Diageo master blender Dr Stuart Morrison said: “Sweet Peat reflects careful cask selection and deliberate pacing. On the palate, it opens with a gentle sweetness and salinity before bonfire smoke and oak spice come into focus."

“Notes of honeyed malt and toffee apple build through the mid-palate, finishing long with lingering peat smoke, dark chocolate, and soft vanilla.”

Diageo has created two signature serves for the expression: the Smoky Sweet Old Fashioned and the Penicillin-inspired Sweet Peat Tea, which are said to enhance the whisky’s softer edges and subtle sweetness.

The new expression will be available at select US retailers for US$69.99.

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team