Lagavulin Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin Scotch whisky distillery like all those on Islay was built on the shoreline to make it easier to receive supplies and dispatch whisky in small coastal vessels.

When the tide is high the sea laps against the walls of Lagavulin.

Situated on the south shoreline of the island between Ardbeg and Laphroaig.

Illicit distilling had been carried out at Lagavulin as far back as the early 18thC. John Johnston established the first of two distilleries at Lagavulin in 1816. The following year a second distillery was built by Archibald Campbelland and by 1825 Johnston had control of them both.

By 1837 there was only one distillery remaining, under the control of Donald Johnston. In 1852 ownership passed to John Graham.

During 1924 the distillery was taken over by White Horse Distillers Ltd. which three years later became part of DCL and in 1930 the administration was under Scottish Malt Distillers Ltd. (SMD).

In 1974 the floor maltings were decommissioned and the malt was brought in from Port Ellen instead.

 Lagavulin Whisky Tasting Notes

Distillery Style

Nose : Heavy smoke, massive peat, iodine and sherry.

Palate : Full bodied. Big and chewy, smoke, liquorice, spices

  and salted nuts.

Finish : Long with waves of luscious peat and a touch of dark chocolate.