Single Malt 14th Special Release 12YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
As a cask-strength single malt whisky, this bottle will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright out of direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
raw oysters, blue cheese, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release, bottled in 2014 as the 14th edition in this highly anticipated annual series, represents the distillery's signature spirit in its most vibrant and unadulterated form. Unlike the classic 16 Year Old, this expression is bottled at natural cask strength after maturing in refill American oak casks. This minimalist wood treatment allows the raw, powerful character of Lagavulin's slow-distilled spirit to shine. Situated on the edge of Lagavulin Bay under the shadow of the historic Dunyvaig Castle ruins, the distillery has been shaped by the elements since 1816. The 2014 release captures this dramatic coastal terroir perfectly, delivering an intense sensory journey of bonfire smoke, maritime brine, lemon zest, and a surprising, sweet maltiness that reflects the rugged beauty of Islay.
🍾 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.