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The Lagavulin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Special Release 2022) is matured in a mix of refill and virgin American oak casks. 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Interesting stuff from a bottle dubbed ‘The Celestial Blaze’, a reference to the lights of the Aurora Borealis that can be seen from Oban Bay, and how legend had it that the vivid blaze of light was driven by a celestial being. Bottles a\u003cstrong\u003et 57.1% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cross-sell-outer-block col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl00_ctl02_ctl00_crosssellBlock\" class=\"cross-sell-block boxBgr\" data-promo-url=\"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/whiskies\/craigellachie\/craigellachie-12-year-old-oloroso-cask-finish-darkness-whisky\/\" data-promo=\"crossselltile\" data-promo-creative=\"125589\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sect-prod-crossell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweet-smelling, vanilla and toffee, with red cherry and cardamom.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90892ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-short-description\" data-id=\"90892ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-short-description.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"h-gutter row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl00_ctl03_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_tastingNoteWrap\" class=\"h-gutter row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"boxBgr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl00_ctl03_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_productTastingNote2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl00_ctl03_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_breakDownTastingNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-page-module--tasting-note-container--6ZKAA d-flex flex-column container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pageCopy\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Lively, very spicy, liquorice, cardamom, cloves, and orchard fruit. Highly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl00_ctl02_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_finishTastingNote\" class=\"pageCopy\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long with tobacco and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_ctl00_ctl02_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_overallTastingNote\" class=\"pageCopy\"\u003eLovely aromatics, invigorating like extremely upmarket Listerine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diageo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48686076330262,"sku":"","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/Diageo_Oban_10_Special_Release_2022.jpg?v=1740401248"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-12-year-old-2019-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Diageo Lagavulin 12 Year Old 2019","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eA yearly favourite since 2002, \u003cstrong\u003eLagavulin 12 Special Release 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is drawn from refill American oak to showcase pure distillery character—deep peat smoke, coastal salinity and bright citrus over sweet malt. Intense yet balanced, it’s a definitive Islay single malt, bottled at natural cask strength. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e56.5%ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sea spray, lemon zest, iodine and medicinal peat with vanilla biscuit\u003cbr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Powerful peat smoke, peppery spice, sweet malt and bright citrus oil\u003cbr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long, drying and smoky with lingering ash, iodine and maritime salt\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diageo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631337902358,"sku":null,"price":4699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/lagavulin-12yo-diageo-bottle-box.png?v=1761069686"},{"product_id":"oban-11-year-old-diageo-2023-release-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Diageo Oban 11 Year Old 2023 Release","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"787\"\u003ePart of \u003cstrong\u003eDiageo’s 2023 Special Releases, Oban 11 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e “The Soul of Calypso” celebrates the fusion of Highland malt and Caribbean spirit. Finished in Caribbean pot still rum casks, this lively single malt reveals tropical fruit, sugarcane, citrus, and coastal freshness, layered with subtle spice and sweetness. 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Distilled at the Highland Teaninich Distillery, this limited edition marks the distillery's \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"339\"\u003efirst rye-based single grain Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from a mash bill of malted rye and barley. Matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at a robust \u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e60.3% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, it delivers an intriguing balance of creamy sweetness, vibrant grain character and lively spice. 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