Lagavulin 11yr Sweet Peat 750ml

Opened this after a long week and the first pour already had that classic Islay character—smoky but with a softer, sweeter edge than I expected from an 11-year. The 750ml bottle is standard, but the balance here makes it feel like a special occasion pour. Glad I grabbed the standard option.

The peat smoke hits right away but it’s softened by a honeyed sweetness that lingers nicely on the finish. For a 750ml bottle at 11 years, the depth feels mature and the mouthfeel is surprisingly smooth. I’ve already poured a second glass.

The bottle’s 11-year age statement shows in how smooth the finish is, no rough edges at all. It’s my weekend pour now, and the sweet peat balance keeps me coming back for another glass.