Lagavulin 12 Year Old – The Ink of Legends (Special Releases 2023) – 56.4%

This Lagavulin 12 Year Old from the Diageo Special Releases 2023 is a standout creation within the series, finished in Don Julio Añejo Tequila casks —a first for Lagavulin. The result is a powerful, smoky Islay whisky with an unexpected layer of exotic sweetness and agave warmth.

Flavor profile

Nose: Intense peat smoke, lime, green herbs, roasted agave, vanilla and salty sea air.
Palate: Full and explosive. Classic Lagavulin smoke blends with tequila notes: citrus peel, pepper, wood spice, and sweet agave. Fresh, complex, and surprisingly different from previous 12-year releases.
Finish: Long, smoky and smoky-dry with notes of spice, lemon and slightly sweet oak.

Details

• Age: 12 years

• Bottling year: 2023

• Alcohol: 56.4%

• Content: 700 ml

• Series: Diageo Special Releases 2023 – “The Ink of Legends”

• Barrel: Don Julio Añejo Tequila Finish

• Distillery: Lagavulin (Islay)

Collection value

Special Releases remain highly sought-after bottlings, but this 2023 edition is extra unique thanks to its tequila finish . The bottle is attracting a lot of attention from collectors and enthusiasts of experimental Lagavulin releases. Supply has decreased worldwide, causing the price to rise significantly.