16 July 2025

    • Lagavulin 12 Years Old

    Special Release 2023

    Winning Bid
    £70.66
    RESERVE MET
    Lagavulin 12 Years Old
    Special Release 2023
    Lot #1330886
    FINISH DATE
    17 December 2024

    As part of Diageo's 2023 Special Releases, they have bottled this special single malt bottling from the Islay distillery called Lagavulin.  This special release has been matured for 12 years including a finish in Don Julio Anejo Tequila casks, before being bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.4%. It has been named The Ink of Legends.

    Lagavulin

    An Islay giant, Lagavulin was established in 1816 by John Johnston and its early years were steady, without some of the drama seen by other distilleries. When the Mackie family took over in 1867, Lagavulin grew in reputation and respect. When the White Horse blend was launched in 1890, Lagavulin formed a major part of its recipe and is forever associated with the iconic whisky. The move to a more corporate ownership began in 1927 with the Distillers Company Limited, leading to Diageo today. In an era of famous Islay names, arguably Lagavulin is only second to Bowmore and its value to Diageo is considerable. The current owners have slowly expanded the core range beyond the staple 16 year old and festival releases. Now, we have a variety of age statements and special editions. It’s no surprise that the distillery is working 7 days a week and producing as much whisky as it can to meet growing demand with the bulk of production shipped to the mainland for maturation, due to the limited warehousing on Islay.

    Lot Features
    • BOTTLER
      Official Bottling
    • DISTILLERY
      Lagavulin
    • TYPE
      Full Size
    • SIZE
      70 cl
    • STRENGTH
      56.4%
    Region
    Scotland, Islay
    Scotland, Islay

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