Lagavulin 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Special Release 2025 750mL is a highly anticipated annual bottling that showcases Lagavulin’s iconic Islay peat in its most powerful and uncompromising form. Released as part of Diageo’s prestigious Special Releases collection, this 12-year-old single malt is bottled at natural cask strength, delivering raw intensity, depth, and maritime character.

Explosive and commanding, this 2025 Special Release reveals bold layers of dense peat smoke, sea spray, iodine, citrus zest, green apple, malt sweetness, cracked black pepper, and charred oak. The elevated proof enhances texture and complexity, leading to a long, bracing finish packed with smoke, spice, and coastal salinity. Crafted for peat lovers and collectors, this release is best enjoyed slowly and deliberately.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense peat smoke, sea salt, citrus peel, medicinal notes

• Palate: Smoky malt, lemon zest, green apple, black pepper, charred oak

• Finish: Long, powerful, intensely smoky with lingering citrus, spice, and maritime character

FAQs

• Is this a limited release?
Yes — it is part of the 2025 Diageo Special Releases, produced in limited quantities.

• Is it bottled at cask strength?
Yes — it is bottled at natural cask strength with no chill filtration.

• Is this heavily peated?
Absolutely — it delivers classic Lagavulin peat smoke at maximum intensity.

• Is it good for sipping?
Yes — best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open the aromas.

• How does it compare to Lagavulin 16 Year?
The 12 Year is younger, bolder, smokier, and more aggressive, with less sweetness.

• What is the ABV?
Bottled at cask strength, with exact ABV varying by batch.