Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Lagavulin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £146
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Citric, Fresh Fruit, Coal-gas, Medicinal
- Description
- Lagavulin's 12 Year Old with ex-Don Julio Anejo tequila cask finish represents the 2023 evolution of its classic Special Release, marrying Islay peat with Mexican oak influence. Peat smoke mingles with mango and bright citrus on the nose, while the tequila cask finish adds vanilla, spice, and a whisper of agave sweetness to Lagavulin's maritime backbone. The combination is bold and modern, pushing beyond tradition without abandoning the distillery's core identity. A cask finish that works because it respects rather than masks the spirit beneath.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Tequila Finish / Special Releases 2023 Islay Whisky is a from Lagavulin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily peated and smoky character — smokey, citric, fresh fruit, coal-gas. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Lagavulin's 12 Year Old with ex-Don Julio Anejo tequila cask finish represents the 2023 evolution of its classic Special Release, marrying Islay peat with Mexican oak influence. Peat smoke mingles with mango and bright citrus on the nose, while the tequila cask finish adds vanilla, spice, and a whisper of agave sweetness to Lagavulin's maritime backbone. The combination is bold and modern, pushing beyond tradition without abandoning the distillery's core identity. A cask finish that works because it respects rather than masks the spirit beneath.
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