| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Scotch Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Age Statement | 11 Years |
| Produced In | Scotland |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $70.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-09-09 |
Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Islay Review
The first permanent offering from the brand in nearly a decade, this 11 year old was mostly slept on by the press (including us!) upon its release earlier this year. But mea culpa, this is stellar. Aged entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels with a more mild peat content, it’s extremely fragrant on the nose, slightly smoky with some berry fruitiness; the palate is syrupy with strong notes of those strawberry hard candies from grandma’s house, leading into a delicious bubblegum sweetness on the finish that leaves you wanting more. Very approachable and enjoyable.
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