LAGAVULIN 12 YEARS OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY SPECIAL RELEASE 2025 GRAIN & EMBERS

Lagavulin matures this 12-year-old single malt in refill casks plus Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso-seasoned European oak butts for the 2025 Special Releases Grain & Embers expression at medium body. Bold phenolic aromatics with smouldering peat, wood ash, soap, and plaster evoke maritime rock pools, lobster pots, fresh scallops, and oyster shells, growing drier with time and closing considerably with water. Smooth lightly oily texture delivers robust sweet dried fruit character—raisins, figs, dates—with savory-spicy salt developing powerfully smoky peat hints that remain full of life with water while turning smoother and sweeter. Long drying finish with lingering salt and peat aftertaste adds chili pepper spice with water—fire-baked embers, toasted cereal, and artisan bread aromatics layer through smoke in this bold, peated, unforgettable Islay expression honoring kinship craft with hearth warmth.