Lagavulin 12 Year Natural Cask Strength is a highly sought-after limited annual release that showcases the distillery’s iconic Islay character in its purest form. Bottled at natural cask strength and released in 2018, this expression delivers intense peat smoke, coastal salinity, and raw power without chill filtration or dilution.
This annual special release allows Lagavulin’s bold spirit to shine unmasked, offering whisky enthusiasts a deeper, more visceral experience compared to the standard 16 Year. Revered by collectors and peat lovers alike, the 2018 edition stands as a benchmark for modern cask strength Islay whisky.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Explosive peat smoke, sea spray, iodine, citrus zest, and subtle sweetness
Palate: Full-bodied and intense with layers of smoked malt, lemon oil, brine, black pepper, and charred oak
Finish: Long, powerful, and smoky with lingering maritime notes, spice, and warming peat

FAQ

Q: What makes this release special?
A: It is bottled at natural cask strength, non–chill filtered, and released as a limited annual edition.

Q: Is this different from Lagavulin 16 Year?
A: Yes, the 12 Year is younger, higher proof, and far more intense, highlighting raw peat and coastal character.

Q: Is this the 2018 release?
A: Yes, this bottle is the 2018 limited edition release.

Q: Does this come with the original box?
A: Yes, it is presented in its original Lagavulin 12 Year packaging.