Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2025

The 2025 edition of Diageo's long-running Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release, bottled at natural cask strength for the most intense expression of the distillery's smoky character.

Intense peat smoke meets raisin sweetness, nutty sherry depth and roasted coffee on the nose, with orchard fruit and maritime brine beneath; the palate is silky with dark chocolate, roasted walnut and black pepper, finishing salty and mineral with a touch of spice.

• Distillery: Lagavulin
• Country: Scotland
• Region: Islay
• Age statement: 12 Years
• Cask type: Refill casks and Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso-seasoned European oak butts
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Alcohol: 56.5% ABV
• Style: Single malt Scotch whisky
• Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open the aromatics and soften the cask strength
• Storage: Store upright in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat (unlike wine, spirits should not be stored on their side)
• Availability: Limited release