Lagavulin

Lagavulin 12 Year Old, Don Julio Añejo Tequila Cask, 2023, 56.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
Avg 79
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Description

The Lagavulin 12 Year Old 2023 Special Release, also known as 'The Ink of Legends', is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky, aged for 12 years and bottled at natural cask strength as part of Diageo's 'Spirited Xchange' series. This limited edition expression features a unique finish in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks, adding layers of bright, herbal smoke and dark plum fruit to Lagavulin's signature peaty character.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 78.79
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 89.30
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 98.49

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Home of MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 89.64
Region
Islay
Age
12 Years
Vintage
2011
Bottled
2023
ABV
56.4%
Volume
20cl
Distillery
Lagavulin
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Don Julio Añejo Tequila Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
35
Barley
Port Ellen Maltings
Fermentation
55-72 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
Dr. Stuart Morrison
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Diageo Special Releases 2023, Spirited Xchange, The Ink of Legends
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Diageo Special Releases, Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Crisp smoke, seaweed, lemon zest, warm embers, lime zest, briny, cooked agave, plum, rich fruits, vanilla, floral and herbal notes, petrol, pear, candied ginger.
Palate
Intense, electric, waves of brine, smoked malt, cracked pepper, sharp citrus, subtle sweetness, plum, baked apple, vanilla, minerality, herbal smoke, sweet agave, lime, caramel, malt, spice, oily, smoked fish, toffee, orange peel, oaky spices.
Finish
Long, smoky, bracing, ash, salt, bright lemon, lingering warmth, vegetal peat, creamy note, peppery ash, salted popcorn, toffee, orange pith, lemon peel, black peppercorn, oak, peas, lingering herbal smoke.
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