{"product_id":"lagavulin-12-year-old-the-flames-of-phoenix-2022-special-release-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Lagavulin 12 Year Old The Flames of Phoenix 2022 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAggDEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe Lagavulin 12 Year Old 2022 Special Release is a striking, cask-strength Islay single malt curated for Diageo's legendary \"Elusive Expressions\" collection. Bearing the evocative title \"The Flames of the Phoenix,\" this expression represents a daring departure from the distillery’s standard maturation profile. While traditional Lagavulin relies heavily on seasoned oak, this small-batch release was aged for twelve years in heavily peated American oak refill casks before being finished in virgin oak barrels. Hand-selected by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison, this liquid is bottled completely undiluted at a powerful, natural cask strength of 57.3% ABV with zero chill-filtration or artificial coloring. Housed in a clear glass bottle featuring a brilliant, fantasy-inspired phoenix illustration, it comes beautifully presented in a matching graphic tube, serving as an exceptional collector's showcase.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIAggDEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eLagavulin 12 Year Old The Flames of Phoenix 2022 Special Release Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: A sharp, intensely aromatic bouquet opening with bold waves of clean wood smoke, maritime salt brine, charred seaweed, and iodine, balanced by sweet vanilla pod and fresh lemon zest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: A thick, oily, and mouth-coating texture that floods the palate with layers of intense peat smoke, salty sea spray, and hot wood ash, seamlessly countered by sweet caramel toffee, milk chocolate, and warming white pepper.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-pl=\"||[]\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: An exceptionally long-lasting, grand conclusion marked by a lingering dry smoke backbone, fine oak wood tannins, chili heat, and a final, memorable hint of sweet vanilla cream.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eWhy Choose Lagavulin 12 Year Old The Flames of Phoenix 2022 Special Release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this 2022 Special Release a vital addition for Islay peat connoisseurs and modern spirit investors is its unique virgin oak finishing treatment. Virgin oak interaction forces a rapid, intense spice density onto the liquid, overlaying sweet wood sugars, cracked black pepper, and warm vanilla directly onto Lagavulin’s iconic, deep maritime soot profile. Bypassing standard dilution and bottling at a robust 57.3% ABV acts as an incredible flavor carrier, delivering an uncompromised level of oiliness and texture that standard commercial releases cannot achieve. Because these Special Releases are commissioned for a strict, non-repeated one-off annual production run, securing pristine factory bottles ensures excellent structural potential for long-term collection value growth.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51931903852832,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/Lagavulin12YearOldTheFlamesofPhoenix2022.webp?v=1782948113","url":"https:\/\/whisky.estate\/products\/lagavulin-12-year-old-the-flames-of-phoenix-2022-special-release-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Whisky Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}