Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength Special Release 2024 12 Year Whiskey
Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength Special Release 2024 12 Year Whiskey
Lagavulin's 2024 Special Release is a captivating expression of the iconic Islay distillery, known for its bold peat character and deep complexity. This 12-year-old whiskey showcases a softer side of Lagavulin, presenting a remarkable balance of rich sweetness and powerful smokiness. Crafted from a blend of first-fill ex-Bourbon and refill casks, it embodies the mastery of oak influence, resulting in an enchanting whiskey that beckons the curious and adventurous. With a striking 115 proof, this expression is designed for those who appreciate the intricate dance of flavors that only Lagavulin can deliver.
How to enjoy: Best enjoyed neat, or on the rocks
- Size: 750 mL
- Strength: 115 proof
- Country: Great Britain
- One limited edition cask-strength 750 mL bottle of Lagavulin Fireside Tales 12 Year Old Special Release 2024 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Presented in a limited edition collectable carton which depicts the rugged Scottish landscape juxtaposed with the soft, glowing warmth of embers - a timeless tale of smoke and sweetness encapsulating the soul of Lagavulin
- Enjoy with friends around the fireside while sharing tales and stories
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the Islay devotee who already knows what smoke can do, and for the curious drinker ready to find out. Bottled at cask strength, 57.5% ABV or 115 proof, the 2024 Special Release shows a softer side of Lagavulin. The peat is still there, but it is tamed by warm toffee, vanilla custard, honey and dried fruit, while oak adds toasted coconut and gentle cinnamon. Drawn from a blend of first-fill ex-Bourbon and refill casks, this 12-year-old has a glazed, layered sweetness that rewards slow sipping. As a gift it feels considered rather than obvious. The Fireside Tales edition is a limited release presented in a collectable carton that pairs the rugged Scottish landscape with the glow of embers. Give it for a milestone birthday, a retirement or a winter gathering, and suggest the recipient pour it neat or over a large ice cube, then let the long, sweet-smoke finish carry the conversation.
Pairs well with
- Fireside evening with friends — Its sweet smoke and long, warming finish are made for sharing stories around a fire, just as the release intends.
- Sticky toffee pudding — The dessert's caramelized sweetness echoes the whisky's creamy toffee and vanilla custard notes while the smoke cuts through the richness.
- Retirement celebration gift — A limited edition with layered toffee, honey and smoke gives a long-awaited milestone a bottle worth savoring slowly.
Questions about this bottle
What does Lagavulin 12 Year Special Release 2024 taste like?
Expect warm toffee, rich vanilla and gentle smoke on the nose, with honey, caramel and dried fruit. The palate balances softened peat smoke with creamy toffee, vanilla custard, toasted coconut and cinnamon, and the finish is long and warming with sweet smoke, toffee and a gentle earthiness.
How strong is this whisky, and what size is the bottle?
It is bottled at cask strength, 57.5% ABV or 115 proof, in a 750 mL bottle. The high strength lets the aromas and flavors come through fully, and a large ice cube can temper the smoke while bringing out more sweetness.
What casks was it matured in?
This 12-year-old Islay single malt was crafted from a blend of first-fill ex-Bourbon and refill casks. That oak influence helps explain the vanilla, toffee, toasted coconut and cinnamon notes that soften Lagavulin's signature peat smoke.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes. The Fireside Tales 2024 Special Release is a limited edition presented in a collectable carton depicting the rugged Scottish landscape alongside the soft glow of embers. It suits both longtime Lagavulin fans and newcomers curious about a gentler, sweeter take on peated Islay whisky.
