Single Malt Offerman Edition 11YO
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As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not mature further once packaged and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. It will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place, though it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years after opening to prevent oxidation from fading its complex smoky aromas.
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Smoked beef brisket, raw oysters on the half shell, mature blue cheese
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Born from an authentic, long-standing love affair between the historic Islay distillery and actor Nick Offerman, the Lagavulin 11 Year Old Offerman Edition is a celebrated marriage of Hollywood charm and traditional Scottish craftsmanship. Established in 1816 on the rocky coast of Islay, Lagavulin is famous for its exceptionally slow distillation in pear-shaped stills and heavy peat profile. This special 11-year-old expression strikes a perfect balance between the vibrant intensity of youth and the complex depth of maturity. Depending on the specific batch release, it is often finished in unique vessels like Guinness beer casks or intensely charred oak barrels. This treatment layers notes of creamy stout, dark chocolate, and sweet wood spice over Lagavulin's signature maritime brine, bonfire smoke, and dried fruit undertones, offering a playful yet deeply sophisticated dram that honors both the distillery's heritage and its most famous patron.
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Officially established in 1816 by John Johnston on the southern coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, Lagavulin is one of the world's most iconic single malt Scotch whisky distilleries, now owned by Diageo. Renowned for its exceptionally slow distillation process in characteristic pear-shaped stills, the distillery produces a rich, intensely peaty, and complex spirit. Lagavulin's signature style is defined by deep smoke, maritime brine, and dried fruit sweetness, epitomized by its legendary 16 Year Old expression and highly coveted limited releases like the 12 Year Old Special Releases and historic older bottlings matured in oak casks over decades-long periods of quiet aging on the shores of Lagavulin Bay Port Ellen Islay Scotland United Kingdom PA42 7DZ Scotland United Kingdom https://www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/lagavulin