Lagavulin 12 Yo Single Malt Whisky Sr23

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Lagavulin
Label Name:
 
12 Yo Single Malt Whisky Sr23
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Islay
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
56.4%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Diageo Special Releases 2023 (The Ink of Legends) — finished in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks; bottled at 56. Widely reviewed by retailers and featured in Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2024 (ranked #3)

Tasting Note
Powerful Islay smoke and medicinal peat over salted sea air, driftwood bonfire and herbal smoke; bright citrus and juicy plum from the Don Julio Añejo finish, with peppery oak, briny notes and a long smoky-salty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: barbecued meats, smoked salmon, oysters, mature cheddar, dark chocolate. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, grilled mackerel, smoked eel sushi, spicy Sichuan skewers.

Production Method
Matured 12 years in traditional oak (ex-bourbon-driven maturation), finished in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks and bottled at cask strength (56.4% ABV); non-chill filtered to preserve oils and intensity.

Vineyard Info
Lagavulin, an Islay distillery founded in 1816 and owned by Diageo, is famed for heavily peated single malts, slow distillation and traditional pot-still methods producing robust, maritime whiskies.