Lagavulin

Peated blind & first pancakes: 8 entry-level whiskies compared

by Alberto C.
2024-06-022024-06-02
Blind tasting, Entry-level whisky, Video

Today marks a Road to Dram first. Not the blind tasting part. I have used blind tastings to close each section of my whisky journey a few times, the last… Read More »Peated blind & first pancakes: 8 entry-level whiskies compared

Detail of the Lagavulin 8 bottom label carrying Alfred Barnards quote from the 1880's declaring the 8-year-old as "exceptionally fine"

Lagavulin 8-year-old review and a tale of premiumisation

by Alberto C.
2024-04-142024-04-15
Entry-level whisky, Islay Single Malt, Single Malt, Whisky reviews

For my second review of peated entry-level single malts, I am reviewing the Lagavulin 8 year old, and reflecting on how this newer whisky has lead to the price shift of the beloved Lagavulin 16