Part of Diageo's Special Releases for 2013, this is the 13th release of the Lagavulin 12yo. Distilled in 2001, matured for 12 years in refill American oak casks and bottled in 2013. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.1%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Soft, savoury aromas and a delicious smoky sweetness. Add water and those smoky-fresh scents are less tense and underscored by sweet raisins and dried fruit.

Palate: Cleansing, crisp and peppery with a good balance of sweetness and acidity; delightful when water is added. Throughout there's an appealing charred smokiness.

Finish: Simultaneously sweet and savoury, dominated by pungent smoke and appetising aniseed. With water it is sweet and abrupt with subdued smoke; pleasantly drying and piney.

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