Richard-ModernDrinking
Lagavulin Offerman Edition 11 Year
Single Malt — Islay, Scotland
Reviewed
November 12, 2019 (edited April 14, 2021)
Aromas of dark honey and a smoky chili powder make this Lagavulin more broody than its older siblings. Sweet mesquite smoke tricks you into lowering your guard before a more vibrant peppery spice fills the mouth. You’re left to savor a peppery finish with a dusting of dark chocolate. It’s perhaps a little watery and lacking in mouthfeel - I’d love to try it at cask strength - but it’s nevertheless an enjoyable variation on the rest of the family and a redemption after the disappointing 10 year.
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The 16 isn’t to everyone’s taste. If anything, I think it’s my least favorite of the good Lagavulins (ie everything other than the 10), though I’m probably in a minority.
This one is so widely priced. I’ve seen the range from $60 to $200. Why would anyone pay more for this than the 16? Even Offerman would scowl at that proposition
@Richard-ModernDrinking cheers for the info!
@dubz480 I think so. I’ve rated it a notch higher but I’m not sure I can recall my one sample of that one well enough to be sure.
Better than the GOT 9 in your opinion?