{"product_id":"lagavulin-12-year-scotch-whisky-special-release-2025","title":"Lagavulin 12 Year Scotch Whisky Special Release 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eStep into the smoke and fire of Islay with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eLagavulin 12 Year Old – Special Release 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, a bold and elemental expression from one of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries. Part of Diageo’s collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eSpecial Releases series\u003c\/strong\u003e, this annual edition showcases \u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eLagavulin’s signature peat\u003c\/strong\u003e profile in its \u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"872\"\u003epurest form—cask strength and unfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eNicknamed \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\"Grain \u0026amp; Embers\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, this year’s bottling is a dynamic fusion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003efire-baked smoke, toasted cereal richness, and high fruit notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Matured in carefully selected refill American oak casks, this release presents \u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003ean intense, vivid take on Islay peat\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing smoke with nuance and energy. For fans of bold, smoky Scotch, this 12-year-old is a must-have collector’s bottle—and a flavor bomb for the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e🔑 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eCask Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bottled at 56.5% ABV (Natural Strength)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e12-Year Age Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Matured in refill American oak casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eDiageo Special Release 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e – Limited edition collectible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003ePeated Islay Malt\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bold smoke, maritime character, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eUnchillfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bottled with all its natural oils and richness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eDistinctive Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e – Custom “Grain \u0026amp; Embers” design tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003e🌶️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Billows of kiln smoke, smoldering peat embers, toasted grain, hints of apple skin and lemon oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intensely peaty with sea spray salinity, roasted nuts, spiced cereal, and charred oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long and smoky, with persistent campfire ash, cracked pepper, and a citrus flicker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e🍸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eNeat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best enjoyed neat for full cask-strength impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eWith a Drop of Water\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opens to reveal citrus zest and vanilla smoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eGlassware\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use a Glencairn or copita-style glass to enhance nosing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003ePerfect Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Try with smoked meats, aged cheddar, or dark chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e❓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eQ: Is this the same every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Each Diageo Special Release varies by year. The 2025 edition features a unique “Grain \u0026amp; Embers” profile and different cask maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eQ: Is this peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. Lagavulin is renowned for its heavily peated character, and this release showcases it boldly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eQ: Can I collect this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Diageo’s annual Special Releases are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003elimited-edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many past 12-Year bottlings have become collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eQ: Is it chill filtered or colored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This release is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003enatural cask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003enon-chill filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003elikely natural color\u003c\/strong\u003e (as with prior years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eQ: What does “Special Release” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s part of a curated annual collection of unique expressions from Diageo’s portfolio of iconic Scotch distilleries—intended to showcase rare profiles, cask types, or techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944989958377,"sku":"88076190610","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/Lagavulin12YearScotchWhiskySpecialRelease2025.webp?v=1766109450","url":"https:\/\/bourbonhuntusa.com\/products\/lagavulin-12-year-scotch-whisky-special-release-2025","provider":"Bourbon Hunt USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}