Lagavulin Game of Thrones House Lannister Aged 9 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Lagavulin 9 Year Old House Lannister is a sought after limited edition Islay single malt released in Fall 2018 by Diageo as part of the Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection, an official HBO licensed collaboration of eight scotch whiskies created to commemorate the final season of the celebrated television series. Each whisky in the collection paired one of Diageo's prestigious distilleries with one of the great Houses of Westeros, and Lagavulin's intense Islay character was selected to represent House Lannister. Distilled at the historic Lagavulin Distillery, established 1816 on the south shore of Islay, this 9 year old expression is matured exclusively in 100% first fill ex bourbon American oak casks, a maturation choice that produces a brighter, more golden, more vibrant Lagavulin than the classic deeper sherry forward style. The cask selection gives the bottle its golden lion appropriate color, a fitting nod to the House Lannister sigil featured prominently on the label and presentation tube. Bottled at 46% ABV, the whisky delivers Lagavulin's signature peat smoke with a brighter, more maritime, more zesty character than the standard 16 year flagship. As the Game of Thrones Collection has fully sold through at retail, all eight bottles, including this Lannister release, have become genuine collector's pieces actively traded by both whisky enthusiasts and fans of the series.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Golden amber to light gold (from the 100% first fill ex bourbon cask maturation).

Nose: An explosion of sweet smoke with a touch more zesty maritime brine than the standard Lagavulin expressions. Medicinal iodine, slightly vegetal peat, caramel, milk chocolate, graham crackers, orchard fruit, and stone fruit. Dark roasted coffee bean notes develop with rest.

Palate: Strong peat smoke and iodine, followed by sweet caramelized banana, burnt marshmallow, vanilla, milk chocolate, graham crackers, dark roasted coffee, and baked banana. The first fill bourbon casks deliver pronounced sweet smoke balance.

Finish: Dry, refined, and lingering with menthol, salted caramel, peat smoke, and a touch of warming spice fading slowly.

FAQ

What is the Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection? The Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection is an official Diageo and HBO licensed collaboration of eight single malt Scotch whiskies released in Fall 2018 to commemorate the final season of the long running television fantasy series. Each bottle pairs a Diageo distillery with one of the great Houses of Westeros (plus the Night's Watch), with both the liquid character and packaging design tied to the chosen house. The collection has become highly collectible among both whisky enthusiasts and series fans.

How is this different from standard Lagavulin? Standard Lagavulin (the 16 Year flagship and 8 Year) is matured primarily in ex bourbon and refill casks with significant sherry influence, producing a deeper, more sherried profile. This House Lannister edition is matured exclusively in 100% first fill ex bourbon casks, which produces a brighter, more golden color, more maritime and zesty character, and more pronounced vanilla and caramel sweetness alongside the signature Lagavulin peat. The 9 year age statement makes it slightly younger than the flagship 16 Year.

Why was Lagavulin chosen for House Lannister? Diageo and HBO matched each distillery to a Westeros house based on character and history. Lagavulin's intensely smoky, powerful, and storied Islay profile (over 200 years of continuous distillation) was paired with House Lannister to reflect the house's centuries of accumulated wealth, power, and dominance. The golden hue from the bourbon casks reinforces the gold theme tied to the Lannister house identity.

Is this still in production? No. The Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection was a limited release tied to the final season of the series. All eight bottles have fully sold through at retail and are no longer in production, making remaining stock increasingly scarce on the secondary market and on whisky retailer shelves.

How should I drink it? Best enjoyed neat or with a single drop of water to open the aromatics, in a tulip or Glencairn glass to capture the layered peat and ex bourbon character. The 46% ABV gives it body and presence. Serious peat enthusiasts will appreciate it neat as a contemplative pour; the brighter profile also makes it more approachable than some classic heavily peated expressions.

How does this compare to other Lagavulin releases? The Lagavulin range includes the flagship 16 Year, the 8 Year, the Distillers Edition (PX sherry finish), the limited annual Lagavulin Offerman Editions, and discontinued special releases like this House Lannister. Within the Game of Thrones Collection, it sits alongside the Dalwhinnie Winter's Frost (House Stark), Oban Bay Reserve (Night's Watch), Cardhu Gold Reserve (House Targaryen), Singleton Glendullan Select (House Tully), Talisker Select Reserve (House Greyjoy), Royal Lochnagar 12 (House Baratheon), and Clynelish Reserve (House Tyrell).

Where can I buy Lagavulin House Lannister online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.