Description
The mythical creatures relate to the distilleries based on “the hidden gems that can be found in each corner of the Scottish terrain amongst the lochs and rugged highlands.” The Lion’s Fire is a 12-year-old from Lagavulin. Its powerful flavor is an ode to original Lagavulin leader’s the Mackie’s— James Logan Mackie and Peter “Restless Pete” Mackie.
The Lion’s Fire features a beautiful illustration of a fierce lion amongst the thistle with a mane of flames. Ken Taylor has captured haunting details of this legend with his masterful artwork. Diageo goes a step further with a QR code that unlocks an immersive tasting experience and gives life to Taylor’s illustration.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Dirt and dry fire smoke come through immediately. Baby powder and jasmine are muted in the background. Vegetal notes come through like seaweed. In the background, faint citrus oil lingers.
Palate: Pine needles and damp wood hit at the beginning. Orange and grapefruit peel liven up the dram in the middle before cigar ash takes over. A sugar cube covered in bitters lasts throughout the sip. The smoke builds over the course of the sip. On the finish, there is a meager amount of clove and pink peppercorn.
