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Lagavulin is releasing a new, 11-year-old peated single malt whisky

Lagavulin's new Sweet Peat was matured just over a decade

By Christopher Osburn Published February 9, 2026

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If you’re already a fan of Lagavulin and its popular 16-year-old expression, you’re going to be excited to learn about the newest expression from the iconic Islay distillery. That’s because Lagavulin is set to release a new 11-year-old peated single malt whisky.

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The first new permanent expression in the last nine years, Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat, is made with heavily peated malted barley and local Islay water. It’s fermented in wooden washbacks before being distilled in copper pot stills. This award-winning expression is then matured for a minimum of 11 years in first-fill American ex-bourbon casks.

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

According to the brand, the result is a sweet, smoky, complex whisky, centred on flavours such as salted caramel, oaky wood, honeyed malt, toffee apples, dark chocolate, vanilla beans, and robust peaty campfire smoke swirling throughout.

“Pronounced smoke is a defining element of Islay Scotch, albeit one that can feel polarizing to some drinkers,” Jesse Damashek, Senior Vice President of Whiskey at Diageo, says.

“Sweet Peat presents peat in a way that tastes more approachable, while still delivering the depth and complexity long associated with Lagavulin.”

Where can I buy it?

Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Single Malt Scotch Whisky is currently available at select whisky retailers throughout the US for the suggested retail price of $69.99 for a 750ml bottle. Visit https://www.malts.com/ for more information on this and all of Lagavulin’s portfolio.

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

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