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ABV
56.4%
Age
12 yr
Style
Single
Lagavulin's 12-year-old 2008 Special Release matured in refill bourbon barrels and was bottled at cask strength, capturing the distillery's signature peat and maritime character without dilution. The shorter maturation keeps phenolic smoke sharp and briny, while refill wood allows the distillery character to dominate over oak influence. A benchmark Islay for those who prefer intensity over age statements.
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