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Whisky Review: Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask 11 Years

We review Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak, aged 11 years in American and European oak casks that are shaved down then heavily re-charred.

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Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 11 years “in American and European oak casks that are shaved down then heavily re-charred.” 46% ABV/750 ml. SRP around $80.
Appearance:
The color of golden oak with medium legs.
Nose:
This whisky has strong leather notes, wood chip and campfire smoke, along with a meatiness and slight sweet of golden raisin.
Palate:
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.
Finish:
Comments:
The nose and palate are what you would hope from a Scotch whisky. This is a surprisingly pleasant spirit, the kind of whisky I’d imagine Burt Reynolds in the 70s sipping in front of a fire on that old bearskin rug. It’s classic, yet modern. A creative imagining of what can sometimes feel like a cloistered product.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash 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.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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