Single Malt Diageo Special Release 12YO Bottled 2022
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As a high-proof single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle will remain pristine indefinitely if stored unopened and upright away from direct sunlight; once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years.
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Fresh raw oysters, mature blue cheese, high-quality dark chocolate
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The Lagavulin 12 Year Old Bottled 2022 is a standout release from Diageo's annual 'Elusive Expressions' Special Releases, themed as 'The Flame of the Phoenix'. This cask-strength single malt is a vibrant, smoky masterpiece that showcases the distillery's legendary Islay character in its most raw and energetic form. Matured in heavily peated American oak refill casks and finished in virgin oak, it strikes a dramatic balance between intense peat smoke, maritime sea spray, and an unexpected, crackling sweet spice. Distilled slowly in Lagavulin's iconic pear-shaped stills on the rocky shores of Lagavulin Bay, the spirit absorbs the rugged, wind-swept essence of the Islay coastline, offering a dramatic departure from the more mellow, sherry-influenced profile of the classic 16-year-old bottling.
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Officially established in 1816 by John Johnston on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, Lagavulin is one of the world's most iconic single malt Scotch whisky distilleries, now owned by Diageo. Renowned for its exceptionally slow distillation process in characteristic pear-shaped stills, the distillery produces a rich, intensely peaty, and complex spirit. Lagavulin's signature style is defined by deep smoke, maritime brine, and dried fruit sweetness, epitomized by its legendary 16 Year Old expression and highly coveted limited releases like the 12 Year Old Special Releases and historic older bottlings matured in oak casks over decades-long periods of quiet aging on the shores of Lagavulin Bay Port Ellen Islay Scotland United Kingdom PA42 7DZ Scotland United Kingdom https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/lagavulin