Single Malt 13 Special Release 12YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is exceptionally stable and will not degrade over time if stored correctly; it is ready to drink now and can be savored over many decades.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Fresh raw oysters, mature Stilton blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt
✨ Technical Specifications
The Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release Bottled in 2013 represents the 13th annual cask-strength release of this legendary Islay malt. Matured exclusively in refill American oak casks, this expression offers a stark, thrilling contrast to the distillery's classic 16-year-old by presenting the distillate in its most pristine, high-strength form. Located on the rocky southern coast of Islay near the ruins of Dunyvaig Castle, Lagavulin's slow distillation in pear-shaped stills coaxes out a heavy, oily spirit. This bottling captures the raw, elemental power of the island, weaving together intense peat smoke, maritime brine, lemon peel, and a delicate, clean sweetness that reflects the rugged coastal terroir of Lagavulin Bay.
🍾 About the Producer
Officially established in 1816 by John Johnston, Lagavulin is situated on the windswept southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, overlooking the dramatic ruins of Dunyvaig Castle. Today owned by Diageo, the historic distillery is celebrated for its uncompromising dedication to traditional methods, utilising heavily peated malt and remarkably slow distillation in distinctive pear-shaped pot stills. This meticulous process yields an intensely rich, oily, and complex spirit that embodies the quintessential maritime character of southern Islay. Renowned for balancing ferocious peat smoke, brine, and medicinal notes with deep dried-fruit sweetness, Lagavulin achieves its definitive expression in its legendary 16 Year Old single malt.