Lagavulin 2022 Special Release

Product Description 

The 21st release of Lagavulin 12 Year Old as part of the Diageo Special Releases, and a whisky that continues a long and rightfully praised heritage. This year, a couple of extra components separate this from the pack. Firstly, the blending team selected extra smoky casks of whisky – they measure the phenol levels whenever a cask is filled, so can pick out extra-peaty whiskies if they need them. And secondly, they added some new-oak-finished whisky to the mix, adding extra layers of spice to an already big and smoky dram. Lush notes of thick toffee, vanilla, and coconut drift over the palate, while aromatic spices add a layer of intrigue. The powerful influence of oak transforms the characteristic Lagavulin peat into a rich, glazed aroma, making release a truly captivating tasting experience.

Highlights

• ‘The Flames of the Phoenix' is an appropriate theme for the 2022 Special Release bottling of Lagavulin, as it was designed to be the most phenolic Lagavulin yet.
• Fans of the distillery will know that means a truly peaty customer, with lots of spice and power amplified by the virgin oak casks this heavily peated Lagavulin was aged in, alongside American oak refill casks.
• Beautifully balanced classic Lagavulin, American oak sweetness really suits this.
• Limited edition release.
  
• Islay region.
• Special release 2022.
• Aged for 12 years. 
• 70cl bottle size.
• 57.3% ABV.

Serving Instructions

Best served neat or with a little water.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Bonfire, bacon, and popcorn with some seaweed coastal notes, really strong saline influence.

Palate: Positively crackles with black pepper, sweet toffee, and smoky wood.

Finish: Big chilli peppers balanced with caramel.