Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask

Sweet and spicy smoke top with a warm peaty body and a sharp peppery finish.

N: welcomed by familiar Islay peat and sweetness of dried fruit, but there is the unfamiliar fragrance of a wood fire. Reminds me of winters in Colorado putting aspen blocks in the firepace. P: takes the usual peaty Lagavulin ride but crashes upbruptly into the cayenne-hot fire (the smoke, but much more, actually the fire itself), simmers down for the dried apricots and figs F: cools down with smoking cigars by the lake, seaweed and toasted smores. A fine dram that Ron Swanson should be proud of

A whisky companion for low and slow bbq. The rich savor and pronounced smoke are a terrific match. My current favorite.

Unlike a lot of reviewers, I didn't find the original 16 year old Lagavulin to be as peaty as I expected. The 43% abv seemed to my taste buds to be a little thin for my taste. Upon opening my first bottle of Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask 11 year old, I felt that my search had ended. I immediately ordered 6 more bottles. This is the most satisfying single malt scotch I have ever enjoyed. A one ounce snifter of this fabulous elixer is very calming and delicious. The peat, mingled with the sweetness of the european wine cask and the american bourbon cask are a perfect combination that I find very satisfying. Too bad this is a limited edition bottling.