Released as part of Diageo’s 2014 Special Releases, this cask strength Lagavulin was distilled in 2001 and 2002, matured in refill American oak casks, and bottled to showcase the distillery’s pure, smoky coastal character with heightened intensity.

Lagavulin Distillery

Perched on Islay’s storm-lashed south coast, Lagavulin is famed for slow distillation, kiln-dried heavily peated malt, and sea-spray maturation in seaside warehouses—producing a deeply smoky, maritime style that’s become an icon of Islay whisky.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet sea-salted smoke, citrus, green apple skin, leather.
Palate: Candied lemons, lime marmalade, mixed fruit and nut, all wrapped in a plume of big, dry, savory smoke.
Finish: Long with drying wood smoke.

Why Add Lagavulin 12 Year Old (2014 Special Release) to Your Collection?

An annual, limited cask-strength Lagavulin, the 12 Year Old is prized for its clarity of distillery character. The refill American oak keeps the peat, citrus, and coastal notes front and center, making this 2014 edition both a thrilling pour and a collectible snapshot of the series.