Part of Diageo's 13th annual Special Releases, the 2013 edition of Lagavulin 12 Year Old is the annual cask-strength expression of Islay's most iconic peated malt. Drawn from refill American oak casks and bottled at a commanding 55.1% ABV without chill-filtration, it delivers Lagavulin's signature deep peat smoke and maritime character at full power: dry smoke, sea salt, and iodine wrapped around rich sherry-tinged fruit, honeyed malt, and warming pepper, with the intensity and depth that make the 12 Year Special Releases so coveted by collectors. A benchmark cask-strength Islay dram — best with a splash of water to open it up.
Flavor Profile: Deep peat smoke & sea salt • Iodine & dry smoke • Honeyed malt & sherry-tinged fruit • Cask strength, non chill-filtered (55.1% ABV)
