Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask

One of the best scotches I’ve ever had. The charred barrel adds a sweetness you don’t get in standard Islay bottles, a balanced bourbon/scotch baby.

Nose: sea salt, light smoked meat, caramel, pear, aged white cheddar, slight baking spices. Taste: earthy, chalky, salty, sweet. More: I find it pretty hard to nail down the palate on this one, it's good, just hard to define. It's both a lighter and punchier version of the classic 16, the body has less heft to it but the sharper notes stand out more. Highly recommend if you like the classic and want to spin off in some directions.

The nose is dominated by its smokiness, but there is a light sweetness in there as well. The palate is very smoky and savory, but I noticed a dried (or grilled) fruit flavor, probably peach, in the finish. This is smokier and less sweet than the first Offerman edition.

Great peat, vanilla and oak flavors to complement. Medium finish with good aftertaste. Really enjoyed

Nose: orange zest, herbal, vanilla Palate: oaky, peat, light smoke. Viscous mouthfeel Finish: more oak, peat, spicy Not as sweet as the Guinness finish and more oaky/bitter than the original Offerman. Still tasty.