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Nick Offerman has forged a strong relationship with Lagavulin, and has sipped a dram on New Year’s Eve, Father’s Day, and during the world-renowned Yule Log video that’s become a Christmas favourite for whisky lovers around the world.
Perhaps given this relationship it was inevitable, but it’s finally happened… Lagavulin and Offerman are proud to release the limited edition Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Offerman Edition Aged 11 Years. This new Single Malt, the product of an authentic collaboration between Nick Offerman and Lagavulin distillery manager Colin Gordon, is an ode to the mutual respect and adoration the two share.
This limited-edition whisky carries the signature Lagavulin peatiness but brings extra spices and notes of dried fruit to carry the smoke. Matured in refill and rejuvenated casks the whisky doesn’t hang about, hitting you with a full-on tingle from the split second it hits your lips, and pronounced fresh berry character combined with spiciness thanks to those rejuvenated casks. Elevated top-notes provide a more direct flavour journey than other Lagavulin expressions, and it all winds down with a peaty, smoky finish that lingers like a smouldering campfire at Ron’s log cabin. As always, a higher ABV never hurts, and at 46% offers a little more oomph than you’ll find in the 16 Year Old. Oh yes, Ron would approve.
“I have travelled the world and sampled many attempts at pleasing nectars, but it is solely this distillation of Islay; a tiny, charismatic Scottish isle, that has claimed my palate. Yea, and my heart into the bargain.” — Nick Offerman
We could only dream about being so poetic, Nick!
Lagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Offerman Edition Aged 11 Years was originally intended to be released solely in the USA.
Lagavulin and Offerman teamed up again with the 2021 release of Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish.