Product Description
Lagavulin “Grain & Embers” is a bold, smoky Islay expression with surprising depth and complexity. It fuses the classic peat-smoke signature of Lagavulin with rich dried-fruit sweetness and toasty embers, offering a powerful, nuanced dram at cask strength.
Origins & Craftsmanship
This bottle is part of Diageo’s 2025 Special Releases, a limited-edition collection exploring new horizons in Scotch whisky. “Grain & Embers” carries a 12-year age statement and was matured in a mix of refill casks plus Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry–seasoned European oak butts.
Lagavulin, on Islay, is renowned for producing intensely peated, maritime malts. In “Grain & Embers,” the spirit is non-chill filtered, bottled at natural cask strength (56.5 % ABV), and released without added coloring. The careful marrying of smoky tradition and sherry cask influence gives it a distinctive, experimental edge.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Immediately phenolic and bold — think smoldering peat, charcoal, wood ash, sea spray, and rock pools. Hints of medicinal smoke, oyster shell, and cracked black pepper come through, with the aroma drying out over time.
Palate: Silky in texture but vigorous in character. Dried fruits (raisins, figs, dates) intermingle with richer elements of smoke, salted caramel, malted barley, and a spicy undercurrent. The peat is assertive but calibrated, allowing the sweeter sherried tones to play. Water softens the edges and reveals deeper layers of oak spice and more concentrated smoke.
Finish: Long, drying, and smoky. The lingering tail features sea salt, charred wood, continued peat echoes, and a whisper of chili-pepper warmth when diluted slightly.
Quick Overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 56.5 % (cask strength) |
| Region / Origin | Islay, Scotland |
| Type / Style | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Age / Maturation | 12 years in refill casks + Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso-seasoned oak butts |
| Bottling / Treatment | Non-chill filtered, natural color, limited edition |
| Aromas & Flavors | Peat smoke, ash, sea salt, dried fruit (figs, raisins), caramel, oak spice, char, malt |
| Character / Identity | Assertive, smoky, sherry-inflected, experimental blend of fire and fruit |
Availability & Sizing
Price History
Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 1 |
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Description
Lagavulin “Grain & Embers” is a bold, smoky Islay expression with surprising depth and complexity. It fuses the classic peat-smoke signature of Lagavulin with rich dried-fruit sweetness and toasty embers, offering a powerful, nuanced dram at cask strength. Origins & Craftsmanship This bottle is part of Diageo’s 2025 Special Releases, a limited-edition collection exploring new horizons in Scotch whisky. “Grain & Embers” carries a 12-year age statement and was matured in a mix of refill casks plus Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry–seasoned European oak butts.Lagavulin, on Islay, is renowned for producing intensely peated, maritime malts. In “Grain & Embers,” the spirit is non-chill filtered, bottled at natural cask strength (56.5 % ABV), and released without added coloring. The careful marrying of smoky tradition and sherry cask influence gives it a distinctive, experimental edge. Tasting Profile Nose: Immediately phenolic and bold — think smoldering peat, charcoal, wood ash, sea spray, and rock pools. Hints of medicinal smoke, oyster shell, and cracked black pepper come through, with the aroma drying out over time.Palate: Silky in texture but vigorous in character. Dried fruits (raisins, figs, dates) intermingle with richer elements of smoke, salted caramel, malted barley, and a spicy undercurrent. The peat is assertive but calibrated, allowing the sweeter sherried tones to play. Water softens the edges and reveals deeper layers of oak spice and more concentrated smoke.Finish: Long, drying, and smoky. The lingering tail features sea salt, charred wood, continued peat echoes, and a whisper of chili-pepper warmth when diluted slightly. Quick Overview Specification Details ABV / Proof 56.5 % (cask strength) Region / Origin Islay, Scotland Type / Style Single Malt Scotch Whisky Age / Maturation 12 years in refill casks + Pedro Ximénez & Oloroso-seasoned oak butts Bottling / Treatment Non-chill filtered, natural color, limited edition Aromas & Flavors Peat smoke, ash, sea salt, dried fruit (figs, raisins), caramel, oak spice, char, malt Character / Identity Assertive, smoky, sherry-inflected, experimental blend of fire and fruit
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Blackwell's Wines & Spirits Best Price | $175.00 | Out of Stock | 5/7/2026 | View Product → |
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