{"product_id":"lagavulin-grain-embers-12-year-old-special-release-2025-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl-565","title":"LAGAVULIN Grain \u0026 Embers 12 Year Old Special Release 2025 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 56.5%","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAGAVULIN Grain \u0026amp; Embers 12 Year Old Special Release 2025 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 56.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lagavulin Grain \u0026amp; Embers 12 Year Old Special Release 2025 is a bold and captivating limited edition from Diageo's acclaimed Special Releases 2025 collection. Named \"Grain \u0026amp; Embers\", this expression celebrates the timeless connection between smoke, grain and fire that defines Lagavulin's unmistakable Islay character. Matured in refill casks and Pedro Ximénez- and Oloroso-seasoned European oak butts, it layers the distillery's signature maritime peat smoke with rich dried fruits, toasted cereals and warming spice. Bottled at its natural 56.5% cask strength, non chill-filtered and with natural colour, this is an intense yet beautifully balanced Lagavulin that honours tradition while exploring new depths of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Islay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Lagavulin Distillery, Isle of Islay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: 12 Year Old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 56.5% (Cask Strength)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaturation: Matured in refill casks and Pedro Ximénez- and Oloroso-seasoned European oak butts, bringing together rich dried fruit sweetness with Lagavulin's iconic peat smoke and maritime character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 70cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon chill-filtered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition – Special Releases 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Bold phenolic peat smoke rises immediately, accompanied by wood ash, toasted cereals and freshly baked artisan bread. Rich aromas of raisins, figs and dates emerge alongside maritime notes of sea spray, oyster shells and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Full-bodied and lightly oily, opening with waves of sweet dried fruits, rich sherried depth and smoked malt. Savoury spice, sea salt and earthy peat build across the palate, balanced by notes of toasted bread, dark treacle and warming European oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Long, drying and intensely smoky, with lingering salt, cracked black pepper, smouldering embers and a satisfying peat-rich warmth, while hints of dried fruit and sweet spice remain to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Distillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1816, Lagavulin Distillery is one of Islay's most iconic and revered whisky producers, situated on the island's dramatic south coast overlooking Lagavulin Bay. Renowned for its richly textured, deeply peated style, the distillery produces whisky with remarkable complexity, balancing powerful smoke with maritime salinity, dried fruit sweetness and elegant oak influence. Slow distillation in its distinctive pear-shaped stills and lengthy maturation beside the Atlantic Ocean give Lagavulin its unmistakable character. Widely regarded as one of Scotland's greatest single malt distilleries, Lagavulin continues to set the benchmark for peated whisky enthusiasts around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSláinte!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58302648025462,"sku":"12124","price":149.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/7855\/1297\/files\/LAGAVULIN-Grain-Embers-12-Year-Old-Special-Release-2025-Islay-Single-Malt-Scotch-Whisky-70cl-56-5.jpg?v=1784477454","url":"https:\/\/highlandwhiskyshop.co.uk\/products\/lagavulin-grain-embers-12-year-old-special-release-2025-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl-565","provider":"highlandwhiskyshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}