Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2011)
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.5%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 3.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal, Oily
- Description
- Lagavulin's 12-year-old from the 2011 Diageo Special Release, matured in refill American oak casks. A rare, limited bottling that captures the distillery's signature Islay character in a younger, cask-focused expression.
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Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2011) is a 12-year-old single malt from Lagavulin (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 57.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin's 12-year-old from the 2011 Diageo Special Release, matured in refill American oak casks. A rare, limited bottling that captures the distillery's signature Islay character in a younger, cask-focused expression.
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