Lagavulin Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 2021 Special Release (700ml)

Volume: 700ml      ABV: 56.5%      Age: 12 Years Old      Country: Scotland

Owned by the spirits powerhouse Diageo the Lagavulin Distillery has stood tall for many years, since 1816 to be exact. The distillery itself sits in the village of Lagavulin on the south side of the island Islay off Scotland’s West Coast. Most whisky connoisseurs name Lagavulin to be their first whisky that inspired them to follow whisky and an industry basked in mystery and wonder. The name Lagavulin is an anglicisation of Lag a’ Mhuilinn, the Scottish Gaelic for hollow of the mill.

The 2021 collection, drawn from some of Scotland’s most interesting, legendary distilleries and curated by Master Blender Dr Craig Wilson, portrays the otherworldly beings which have fiercely protected the heartlands of remote Scottish distilleries for an eternity, according to our ancient fables, and the mythical creatures come to life revealing their true characters. Drawn from renowned distilleries, the collection nods to the hidden gems that can be found in each corner of the Scottish terrain amongst the lochs and rugged highlands. The annual, carefully selected line-up highlights the diversity of our most treasured whisky reserves maturing in Scotland. Each whisky will be visually brought to life with heavily detailed illustrations and design work from renowned digital illustrator Ken Taylor. His striking signature style and interpretation of the mythical creatures takes cues from his portfolio of pop culture artwork.

Activated through an on-pack QR code, a multi-sensory experience begins with a narration of the cask-strength Single Malts’ tale. Enthusiasts are then guided through a mixed reality tasting experience, designed to captivate their senses and bring a taste of Scotland to their homes.

This Lagavulin is a no frills single malt with no colouring, chill-filtration or finishing. It has been aged for a minimum 12 years in refilled American oak barrels. Suggested by the distillery that these are their “fiercest and smokiest” casks. Bottled at 56.5% ABV and extremely limited.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromatic and clean with plenty of fresh maritime notes, sea air, sea salt, minerals, dark chocolate, seaweed and lemon zest. Some sweet fruity notes balanced extremely well with wood smoke and bonfire embers.

Palate: Oily and mouth coating, lemon citrus, sea salt and barrel char. Well balanced and smooth on the palate.

Finish: Long and smokey, fresh chillies, black peppercorns and lemon acidity.