Lagavulin 12 Years The Flames of the Phoenix Whiskey 750ml

Lagavulin 12 Year Old The Flames of the Phoenix is part of Diageo's Mythical Creatures series — a 12-year-old Islay single malt from Lagavulin Distillery featuring Ken Taylor's illustration of the Phoenix, matured in virgin oak and the smokiest Lagavulin reserves, with peaty casks leading spice and smoke with deep sweetness: a smooth and oily start with sweet richness, lemony citrus, and sea salt for freshness, with spice to savour at 57.3% ABV.

The Mythical Creatures series from Diageo presents single malt expressions with Ken Taylor's haunting and masterful illustrations — each creature relating to the distillery based on the hidden gems found in Scotland's terrain. The Phoenix's fire and rebirth symbolism connects directly to Lagavulin's legendary peat smoke and intensity. The virgin oak and smokiest reserve combination provides a specific and unusual dimension — virgin oak's direct wood character combined with the most intensely peated Lagavulin stocks for maximum intensity. Browse the full Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Character: Peaty casks leading spice and smoke with deep sweetness; smooth and oily start with sweet richness; lemony citrus and sea salt adding freshness; spice to savour from the virgin oak and smokiest reserve combination at 57.3% ABV

Specs

• Distillery: Lagavulin, Port Ellen, Islay (est. 1816)
• Region: Islay, Scotland
• Series: Diageo Mythical Creatures — The Flames of the Phoenix
• Age Statement: 12 Years
• Cask Types: Virgin oak + smokiest Lagavulin reserves
• ABV: 57.3%
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How does The Flames of the Phoenix compare to Lagavulin 12 Year Old Standard?

The standard Lagavulin 12 Year Old typically uses first-fill bourbon or refill casks. The Flames of the Phoenix uses virgin oak combined with the smokiest Lagavulin reserves for a more intense, direct wood and peat combination at 57.3% ABV. Limited allocation. Order online.