Lagavulin Offerman Edition 11 Year-Old Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
46% ABV
$90-$100
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What the Distiller Says
Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is a limited-edition offering created by Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky in partnership with long-time partner Nick Offerman. The 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky was finished for a little over 8 months in casks that previously held Caribbean Rum, infusing a symphony of sweet smoke that marries the notes of the tropics with the peaty elixir of Islay.
TASTING NOTES – With notes of lemon meringue, honey, vanilla, toffee, golden cinnamon and a maritime brine, Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish perfectly balances tropical flavor and peaty character.
“I have travelled the world and sampled many attempts at pleasing nectars, but it is solely this distillation of Islay; a tiny, charismatic Scottish island, that has claimed my palate. Yea, and my heart into the bargain.” — Nick Offerman
What Gary Says
Nose: Smoked fish, iodine, campfire, molasses, nylon rope and a hint of coconut.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel, sweet with honey, vanilla, earthy, dried coconut, papaya and smoky cotton candy.
Finish: Moderate in length with honey, rum and peat smoke.
Comments: Nice – the rum influence is clear on the palate and finish. The lovely Lagavulin core is unmistakeable here. I’ve enjoyed every one of the Offerman editions I’ve tried to date, although I preferred the others more (the Guinness Cask Finish has been my favorite), but I don’t think fans of this line or Lagavulin will be disappointed.