Lagavulin Just Released Its First New Scotch in Nearly a Decade! It's a Welcome Break From Tradition
There is perhaps no style of spirit on Earth that embraces tradition quite like Scotch. It’s an elaborate elixir built simply from grain, water, yeast and time. But even given that contextual framework, the whisky makers at Lagavulin are well known for being traditionalists. The iconic Islay distillery has been producing its peat-accented single malt, since the early 1800s. All this is to say, we don’t often get a lot of news related to such an industry stalwart. Sure, there’s a notable special release and/or celebrity partnership to report on here and there. But when it comes to expanding the portfolio, however, Scotch fans aren’t exactly holding their breath. However, for anyone who is, today’s a day to let out a huge sigh of relief: Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat is officially hitting shelves. It’s the brand’s first new permanent expression in nearly a decade. Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch is aged exclusively in barrels that formerly held bour...
