Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Releases 2023

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Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Releases 2023 “The Ink of Legends” is a bold and innovative Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Lagavulin Distillery, released as part of the Diageo Special Releases 2023 Spirited Xchange. Read more
Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Releases 2023
Prix habituel £155.00 GBP
Prix habituel Prix promotionnel £155.00 GBP
£129.17 ex VAT
En vente Épuisé
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Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery
Cask Type: Don Julio Anejo Tequila casks
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Islay
Age: 12 Year Old
ABV: 56.40%

Tasting Notes

Nose Intense and smoky, with notes of peat smoke, sea spray, citrus zest, and sweet agave, alongside hints of vanilla and spice. Palate Full-bodied and complex, offering flavours of smoky peat, lime, caramel, malt sweetness, and warming spice, with subtle herbal and tequila-driven nuances. Finish Long and powerful, with lingering smoke, citrus, sweet spice, and a touch of coastal salinity.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Releases 2023 “The Ink of Legends” is a bold and innovative Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Lagavulin Distillery, released as part of the Diageo Special Releases 2023 Spirited Xchange. This striking expression has been double matured, including a unique finish in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks, delivering an exciting twist on Lagavulin’s iconic smoky style.

The tequila cask influence introduces a distinctive layer of sweet agave, citrus, and spice, complementing Lagavulin’s signature peat smoke, maritime character, and deep intensity. The result is a whisky that is both familiar and adventurous, bridging traditional Islay character with contemporary cask innovation.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Limited edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Lagavulin Distillery
  • Part of the Diageo Special Releases 2023 Spirited Xchange
  • Double matured, including Don Julio Añejo tequila cask influence
  • A bold fusion of classic Lagavulin peat and innovative cask finishing
  • Rich, smoky, and uniquely complex flavour profile
  • A collectible and distinctive Special Releases bottling

The Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Releases 2023 is a powerful and boundary-pushing single malt, offering intensity, innovation, and unmistakable Islay character. A superb addition for collectors and connoisseurs of peated Scotch whisky.

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Lagavulin Distillery, founded in 1816 by John Johnston on the rugged south coast of the Isle of Islay, is celebrated for producing superbly balanced peated single malt Scotch whisky. Originally adjacent to the now-lost Malt Mill Distillery (1908-1960s), Lagavulin retains part of its historic buildings. Equipped with four traditional stills, the distillery crafts iconic expressions like the renowned Lagavulin 16 Year Old and the exclusive Distillers Edition. Each year, a limited single cask bottling is released for Feis Ile, the prestigious Islay Festival of Malt and Music, reinforcing Lagavulin’s status as a premier Islay whisky producer.
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