Inspired by the legendary phoenix said to rise from the smoky shores of Islay, Lagavulin Special Release 2022 is a natural cask strength whisky that amplifies the distillery's iconic peated character. Drawn from virgin oak and Lagavulin's smokiest reserves, it opens with a smooth, oily start that shines with sweet richness, before layers of lemony citrus and sea salt ignite an explosion of warming spice. As the palate deepens, the whisky grows increasingly dry and intensely smoky, unfolding into long waves of peat and spice that carry the spirit of Islay to soaring new heights.