Special release · Islay5 editions tracked
Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release
Single malt Scotch whisky from Lagavulin, Islay. A cask strength Lagavulin 12 Year Old is part of Diageo's annual Special Releases collection, announced in September or October.
| Distillery | Lagavulin, Islay, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Strength | 56.5% ABV 56.4% to 57.4% across 5 editions |
| Age | 12 years |
| Casks | refill, pedro ximenez sherry, oloroso sherryLists: Sherry cask |
| Peated | Yes |
| Style | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Release type | Special releases |
| Bottler | Diageo |
| Last edition | 2025 Grain & Embers 12 Year Old, 10 October 2025 |
| Last stated price | $180 |
Stock sheet
5 of 9 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SipWhiskeyUS | Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2025 | $179.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | SipWhiskeyUS | Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2024 | $169.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 003 | SipWhiskeyUS | Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2023 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky | $179.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | Dram StreetUS | Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release 2025 | $179.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | DramtimeNL | Lagavulin 12yo The Ink of Legends Special Release 2023 (56,4%)An earlier edition, 18 September 2023 | €166.95 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 006 | CraftShackUS | Lagavulin 12 Year Old 'The Ink of Legends' Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch WhiskyAn earlier edition, 18 September 2023 | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 007 | CraftShackUS | Lagavulin 12 Year Old 'The Flames of the Phoenix' Special Release 2022 Single Malt Scotch WhiskyAn earlier edition, 29 September 2022 | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 008 | Whiskys.co.uk (Arkwrights)GB | Lagavulin 12 Year Old 2019 Special Release | £230 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 009 | Milroy's of SohoGB | Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Releases 2024 | £155 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2025 Grain & Embers 12 Year Old | 10 October 2025 | 56.5% ABV | $180 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2024 Fireside Tales 12 Year Old | 7 October 2024 | 57.4% ABV | $180 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2023 The Ink of Legends 12 Year Old | 18 September 2023 | 56.4% ABV | $170 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2022 The Flames of the Phoenix 12 Year Old | 29 September 2022 | 57.3% ABV | $150 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | 2021 12 Year Old | 30 September 2021 | 56.5% ABV | $150 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 9 listings at 6 shops, 5 in stock and 4 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release release?
- Going by past dates, around September 2027: the last 5 editions came out in October 2025, October 2024, September 2023 and September 2022. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release cost?
- The last stated price was $180. Shops list it from €166.95 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- No 2026 edition is in the sources here. The last one came out on 10 October 2025.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2025 Grain & Embers 12 Year Old on 10 October 2025, 2024 Fireside Tales 12 Year Old on 7 October 2024, 2023 The Ink of Legends 12 Year Old on 18 September 2023, 2022 The Flames of the Phoenix 12 Year Old on 29 September 2022 and 2021 12 Year Old on 30 September 2021.
- Where is Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Release in stock?
- SipWhiskey, Dram Street and Dramtime, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Lagavulin
Other Lagavulin lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lagavulin Feis IleLagavulin · Islay | 10 to 15 years · 56.5% ABV | 23 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Lagavulin Offerman EditionLagavulin · Islay | 11 years · 46% ABV | 6 May 2024 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Lagavulin Distillers EditionLagavulin · Islay | No age statement · 43% ABV | 2022 | No estimate | Sold out |
More from Islay
Other limited Islay lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Octomore x.4Bruichladdich · Islay | 7 to 10 years · 57.2% ABV | 1 October 2026 | November 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 002 | Octomore x.1 (Scottish barley)Bruichladdich · Islay | 5 years · 59.7% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
| 003 | Octomore x.2Bruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 59.5% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 004 | Octomore x.3 (Islay barley)Bruichladdich · Islay | No age statement · 60.9% ABV | 1 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 005 | Bunnahabhain Feis IleBunnahabhain · Islay | 14 to 19 years · 51.6% ABV | 29 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 006 | Kilchoman Feis IleKilchoman · Islay | 15 to 16 years · 50.9% ABV | 28 May 2026 | May 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
Other special releases from Scotland
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Cù Bòcan CreationTomatin · Highland | No age statement · 46% ABV | 12 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 002 | Glenfarclas Family CasksGlenfarclas · Speyside | 16 to 19 years · 59.2% ABV | November 2025 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Clynelish Special ReleaseClynelish · Highland | 10 to 18 years · 51.6% ABV | 10 October 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Talisker Special ReleaseTalisker · Islands | 8 to 14 years · 53.9% ABV | 10 October 2025 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 2 shops |
Sources
- First Look: Diageo's 2025 Special Releases Collection: Horizons Unbound, Whisky Advocate
- A Look at Diageo's 2024 Special Releases Collection, Whisky Advocate
- Diageo Unveils Its Special Releases Collection for 2023, Whisky Advocate
- Diageo Reveals the 2022 Special Releases, Dubbed the Elusive Expressions, Whisky Advocate
- Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Diageo Special Releases, Whisky Advocate
- Special Releases, Malts.com (Diageo)
- Lagavulin Grain & Embers 12 Year Old, Special Releases 2025, Malts.com (Diageo)
- Lagavulin 12 Year Old 'The Flames of the Phoenix' Special Release 2022 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, CraftShack
Checked 31 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
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