Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release 2024 Single Malt Scotch

Product Description

Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release 2024 “Fireside Tales”

Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release 2024, named “Fireside Tales,” presents the celebrated Islay distillery's smoke in a sweeter, oak-led style. Matured in first-fill ex-bourbon and refill casks and bottled at 57.4% ABV, this limited annual release layers classic maritime peat with toffee, vanilla, coconut, salt, and warming spice. It is a compelling bottle for Lagavulin fans, cask-strength Scotch drinkers, and collectors of Diageo's Special Releases.

What Makes the 2024 Release Distinct

• 12-year-old Islay single malt Scotch whisky
• Part of the 2024 Special Releases collection
• Matured in first-fill ex-bourbon and refill casks
• Bottled at a robust 57.4% ABV
• A sweeter interpretation of Lagavulin's signature smoky character

Tasting Notes

Nose: Clean phenolic smoke, a distant beach bonfire, glazed sweetness, vanilla, and coconut.

Palate: Creamy and mouth-filling, opening sweet before turning drier with salt, controlled smoke, toffee, and aromatic spice.

Finish: Long, smoky, drying, and warming, with spice lingering in the aftertaste.

Food Pairings

Pair this powerful Islay malt with smoked salmon, oysters, grilled lamb, blue cheese, dark chocolate, or a salted caramel dessert. Its smoke and sweetness also stand up well to charred meats and roasted nuts.

Serving Suggestions

Taste it neat first in a whisky glass, then add water gradually to explore the aromatic sweetness beneath the peat. Because it is bottled at 57.4% ABV, a measured splash of water can reveal additional vanilla, coconut, and spice. Serve slowly rather than overfilling the glass.

About Lagavulin

Lagavulin is one of Islay's defining distilleries, known for intensely smoky single malt shaped by the island's maritime setting. Its annual 12-year-old Special Release gives enthusiasts a limited, high-strength variation on the house style. Product and tasting details are available on the official Lagavulin Fireside Tales page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of Lagavulin's 2024 Special Release?

The 2024 Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release is called “Fireside Tales.”

What casks were used?

Lagavulin states that the whisky was matured in first-fill ex-bourbon and refill casks.

What is the alcohol content?

It is bottled at 57.4% ABV, giving it the intensity expected from a Special Release expression.

Is Lagavulin 12 Special Release 2024 heavily smoky?

It retains Lagavulin's peat and coastal smoke, but the active oak maturation brings inviting sweetness through toffee, vanilla, and coconut notes.

Should I add water?

Yes, if you wish. Taste it neat first, then add water in small increments to soften the strength and reveal more aroma and sweetness.

Is this a limited-edition whisky?

Yes. It belongs to the 2024 Special Releases collection and is distinct from Lagavulin's ongoing core expressions.

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