Whisky Review: Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask 11 Years landed on my desk at 46% ABV/750 ml, carrying a $80 price tag. With 11 years in American and European oak casks that of age behind it, Here is what I found.
Nose
The color of golden oak with medium legs. The nose and palate are what you would hope from a Scotch whisky. This is a surprisingly pleasant spirit, the kind of whisky Id imagine Burt Reynolds in the 70s sipping in front of a fire on that old bearskin rug. Its classic, yet modern. A creative imagining of what can sometimes feel like a cloistered product.
Palate
This whisky has strong leather notes, wood chip and campfire smoke, along with a meatiness and slight sweet of golden raisin. Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Finish
Sweet on the front, there is a mellow burn that accompanies the heavy but pleasant smoke. Bitter notes of coffee and dark chocolate work well with the long, charcoal finish, and there are hints of marshmallow and red berries.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask 11 Years is outstanding — one of those bottles that reminds you why you fell in love with whiskey in the first place. If you see it at $80, do not hesitate. This one earns a permanent spot on the shelf.
