Lagavulin 2007 Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 2020 Special Release (700ml)

Volume: 700ml      ABV: 56.4%      Age: 12 Years Old      Country: Scotland

Owned by the spirits powerhouse Diageo the Lagavulin Distillery has stood tall for many years, since 1816 to be exact. The distillery itself sits in the village of Lagavulin on the south side of the island Islay off Scotland’s West Coast. Most whisky connoisseurs name Lagavulin to be their first whisky that inspired them to follow whisky and an industry basked in mystery and wonder. The name Lagavulin is an anglicisation of Lag a’ Mhuilinn, the Scottish Gaelic for hollow of the mill.

The theme of this years Diageo Special Releases is ‘Rare By Nature’, how fitting this bottling is to the release name. Matured in refill American oak casks for no less than 12 years. Bottled at 56.4% abv and extremely limited availability worldwide.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Linseed oil and boiled sweets, fresh sea breeze and smoky notes.

Taste: Smooth and creamy texture, medicinal notes lead to vanilla ice cream and sweet spices, sea salt and smoke.

Finish: Long and smoky, salted caramel and drying.