Lagavulin The Ink of Legends 2023 Special Release 12 years

Lagavulin The Ink of Legends 2023 Special Release 12 years is a limited edition whisky from Diageo.

This whisky reveals itself on the nose a creamy saline solution, surprisingly attractive, with hints of charred citrus fruit. We are accompanied by notes of salted oysters and a breeze of driftwood, honeycomb, bonfire smoke and oregano, complemented by a touch of barbecue meat. On tasting, we experience a rich, unctuous texture, followed by an initial sweetness reminiscent of preserved lemons, followed by black peppercorns, earthy peat smoke, pinches of salt and orange peel. The finish is medium to long, with lingering spices, a pronounced dryness and a pleasant sweetness.

Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky has the longest distillation and maturation of any in the Classic Malts Collection. It simply will not be rushed. Crafted by the people of Islay, it carries within it their intensity and their attitude that if something’s worth doing, it’s worth making time for and doing right. In 2016, Lagavulin celebrate 200 years. The date of the first official distillation is 1816, though there’s no doubt that locals would have been producing their own whisky there for generations. Since that first batch, many have fallen in love with its rich textures, intense flavours and remarkable nose of smoke, brine and sweetness – including legendary whisky journalist Alfred Barnard.