Lagavulin 12 Year Old "Grain & Embers" Special Release — 750ml | 57.2% ABV

A Bold Exploration of Islay Smoke and Sweet Grain Lagavulin 12 Year Old "Grain & Embers" is a centerpiece of the Diageo 2025 Special Releases collection. This annual, limited-edition expression is bottled at Natural Cask Strength, meaning it remains undiluted to preserve the raw, maritime power and intense peat smoke for which the Islay distillery is famous. For this "Grain & Embers" release, the master blender has highlighted the interplay between Lagavulin’s signature smoke and the sweeter, toasted cereal notes of the malt.

Cask Strength and Maturation Profile Matured in a combination of Refill American Oak and Ex-Bourbon barrels, this 12-year-old single malt strikes a precise balance between the distillery's "Big Smoke" DNA and a surprising creamy sweetness. The higher proof (57.2% ABV) allows the complex layers of brine, bonfire ash, and honeyed malt to resonate deeply, making it a definitive choice for collectors and peat-lovers who seek the unadulterated Lagavulin profile.

Detailed Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale, brilliant straw gold.

• Aroma: Immediate notes of clean bonfire smoke and salty sea spray, followed by subtle hints of lemon zest and freshly baked bread.

• Palate: Robust and oily. Explosive peat smoke and Lapsang Souchong tea are balanced by a sweet vanilla-caramel core and a touch of medicinal brine.

• Finish: Long, warming, and dry; a persistent smoke that lingers with a final, peppery spice.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Lagavulin

• Age: 12 Years Old

• Collection: Diageo 2025 Special Releases

• Spirit Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Islay)

• Alcohol Content: 57.2% ABV (114.4 Proof)

• Volume: 750ml

• Origin: Islay, Scotland

• Cask Type: Refill American Oak & Ex-Bourbon