Lagavulin Introduces 11 Year Old Sweet Peat

Lagavulin has announced the release of Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky, the Islay distillery’s first new permanent expression in nine years.

Aged in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks for 11 years, Sweet Peat brings peat smoke into balance with sweetness drawn from oak and malt, according to the distillery, creating notes of toffee apple, vanilla and gentle spice while remaining Lagavulin in character.

“Sweet Peat reflects careful cask selection and deliberate pacing,” says Dr. Stuart Morrison, Diageo Master Blender. “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.”

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat is meant to give consumers a rounder, sweeter version of the traditional Islay peat profile.

“Pronounced smoke is a defining element of Islay Scotch, albeit one that can feel polarizing to some drinkers,” says Jesse Damashek, Senior Vice President of Whiskey at Diageo. “Sweet Peat presents peat in a way that tastes more approachable, while still delivering the depth and complexity long associated with Lagavulin.”

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an 43% ABV and is imported by Diageo North America. It’s available at spirits retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $69.99 per 750-ml. To find stores where Lagavulin is available, or order a bottle for shipping or delivery, visit: malts.com/en-us/lagavulin

This follows the release of Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Aged 11 Years.

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