Lagavulin

Lagavulin Special Release 12 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 15th Release, 2015, 56.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

Like most Islay malts, Lagavulin is definitely not for the faint hearted. The distillery was officially founded in 1816 (although illicit production on the site most certainly predates that), and produces malt with a signature style of earthy smoke and savoury undertones. 1962 marked a significant point in the distillery's history, as it was then bought by John Logan Mackie, whose nephew Peter wen ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 275.74
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jul 6, 2026SGD 238.21
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 168.14
Region
Islay
Age
12 Years
Vintage
2003
Bottled
2015
ABV
56.8%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Lagavulin
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
15th Release
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% malted barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Diageo Special Releases 2015
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Diageo Special Releases
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Ash, lemon, bonfire smoke, medicinal notes, vanilla, iodine, and a meaty aroma.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied with austere smoke, cracked stone, chocolate, caramel, black pepper, ginger, and sweet peat.
Finish
Long, dry, with salty liquorice, mineral notes, cigar ash, and lingering sweet fruit and peat smoke.
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