Lagavulin 12 Year Old from the 2022 Special Releases is the kind of whisky that grabs you by the collar and pulls you straight into the roaring heart of Islay. Opening the bottle feels like stepping onto a windswept cliffside where sea spray, smoke, and ancient stone meet. With this rare offer, buy 1 and get 1 free, you’re not just getting whisky; you’re doubling down on one of Islay’s fiercest, most beloved annual expressions.

Lagavulin 12 Year Old 2022 Special Release (Buy 1 Get 1 Bottle Free)
Brand: Lagavulin | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 57.3% (Cask Strength) | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Volume: 70cl Each

Tasting Profile
Nose: Intense and coastal. Waves of peat smoke, sea breeze, citrus oil, brine, and warm embers rise with unmistakable Lagavulin power.
Palate: Bold, fiery, and unapologetically smoky. Flavors of peppered citrus, charred oak, kiln smoke, salty malt, and a flash of sweetness roar across the palate with cask-strength authority.
Finish: Long, explosive, and deeply smoky. Ash, sea spray, and bright citrus linger in a bold, unforgettable fade.

Production Details
The 2022 Special Release is bottled at natural cask strength, showcasing Lagavulin’s raw intensity and purity. Drawn from carefully selected refill American oak casks, this expression highlights the distillery’s signature balance of peat, citrus, and maritime character. It’s part of Diageo’s annual Special Releases, an elite collection showcasing unique, one-time-only interpretations of classic distilleries.

Perfect For
Collectors, fans of cask-strength Islay whisky, smoky-whisky lovers, and anyone who wants a rare bottle worth opening. The buy-1-get-1 offer makes it perfect for sharing one and saving one for the whisky cabinet.

Expert Notes
Whisky reviewers praised the 2022 release as one of the strongest Lagavulin 12s in years, fiery, bright, and beautifully layered. Many consider the 12 Year Cask Strength series the true heartbeat of Lagavulin.

Customer Reviews
"A powerhouse. Smoke, citrus, and salt, pure Lagavulin magic."
"One of my favorite Special Releases. Getting a free bottle? Insane value."
"Strong, intense, and unforgettable. A must-have for peat lovers."

Interesting Fact
Lagavulin’s 12 Year Cask Strength series is often nicknamed “The White Horse of Islay” by fans, consistent, powerful, and always leading the charge in annual whisky releases.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat for full cask-strength impact. Add a few drops of water to open the citrus and sweet malt. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, smoked meats, and cold sea air.

Distillery Background
Lagavulin has stood proudly on the shores of Islay since 1816, letting sea winds and slow peat fires shape every drop of its iconic spirit. Known for its long fermentation and slow distillation, the whisky carries a depth and smokiness unmatched anywhere in Scotland. The 12 Year Special Release has become a yearly ritual, pure, intense Lagavulin in its most untamed form.