Tasting Notes

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Lagavulin Offerman Edition

Country: Scotland

Region: Islay

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 46%

Score: 94 Points

Lagavulin Offerman Edition Islay Single Malt Whisky. Photo ©2019, Mark Gillespie/CaskStrength Media.This Islay single malt is named for actor, comedian, and longtime Lagavulin lover Nick Offerman, who worked with distillery manager Colin Gordon to create the 11-year-old Offerman Edition.

The nose is rich and smoky with a gentle phenolic character and touches of heather, honey, soft spices, dried flowers, and a slight hint of brine – I’d compare it to a warm Islay hug. The taste has a rich, creamy mouthfeel with an excellent balance of smokiness and pepperiness complemented by a gentle touch of dried flowers along with honey, vanilla, and a hint of brine. The finish is classic Lagavulin: long, smoky, and smooth. Excellent! (November, 2019)