Lagavulin 12 Years – Special Release 2022 (Natural Cask Strength)

Vol. 57.3% – 70cl

Lagavulin's annual Special Release is always a hit, but the 2022 edition stands out even more thanks to its fiery character and bold packaging. This 12-year-old Islay single malt is bottled at natural cask strength , ensuring pure, unfiltered intensity.

Flavor profile

• Nose: Smoke, warm ash, citrus oil, hint of sea salt.

• Taste: Peppery smoke, charcoal, vanilla air, slightly sweet malt notes.

• Finish: Long, intensely smoky, with a dry spiciness.

Why this bottle is special

• Annual limited release : always sought after by collectors.

• Iconic “Phoenix” illustration: strong display value.

• Cask strength → pure Islay power like you rarely get.

• Combines young energy with classic Lagavulin smoke.

Investment

✔ Reasonable collector's value : Lagavulin 12 Special Releases usually rise slowly but steadily.
✔ Good bottle to keep , especially in an undamaged tube.
✘ No explosive short-term increase in value — this is more of a solid “keep & wait” bottle than a rocket.