{"title":"Lagavulin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lagavulin-islay-16-year-old-single-malt-whiskey","title":"Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf Islay has a benchmark, this is it. The Lagavulin 16 Year Old is the bottle that taught most of the world what heavily peated Scotch actually tastes like, and it has held that position for decades without meaningfully changing. The distillery sits on the southern shore of Islay between Laphroaig and Ardbeg, founded in 1816 and standing over a rocky bay watched by the ruins of a thirteenth century castle. It is Islay's representative in the Classic Malts of Scotland collection, and it earned that spot on character rather than marketing. Two things make the 16 what it is. The first is time, sixteen years of it, in oak casks including sherry seasoned wood, which is unusually long for a whisky this heavily peated and gives the smoke room to settle into something layered rather than aggressive. The second is Lagavulin's famously slow distillation, the slowest of any Islay distillery, producing a spirit with the weight to carry that maturation. The result is not simply smoky. The peat here moves through Lapsang Souchong tea, pipe tobacco, kippers and fish boxes, with iodine and creosote underneath, and a sweetness running through all of it that keeps the whole thing balanced. Rich fruit, figs and dates arrive against the dryness, and the finish goes on considerably longer than most whiskies at any price. Bottled at 43 percent alcohol by volume, marginally above the standard 40, which suits it. It took Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and Platinum in 2024. Drink it neat or with a little room temperature water, which opens the aromas rather than diluting them. For many drinkers this is the whisky that made peat make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Estd 1816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Years (minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMashbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Barley, heavily peated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak casks including sherry seasoned oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Malts of Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Gold 2023 and Platinum 2024, San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep golden amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense peat smoke and iodine over brine and seaweed, with pineapple and kippers, laurel and light cereal, and a persistent underlying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full bodied and rich. Brine and tangy orange lead, then creosote, kelp and a touch of iodine, with figs, dates and vanilla giving weight against a deep, dry smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long, enduring and dry, with smoke and a salty tang of the sea holding all the way out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How smoky is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Heavily. This is one of the most peated widely available Scotches, though sixteen years in oak gives the smoke depth and balance rather than raw intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are the Classic Malts of Scotland?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A collection assembled to represent Scotland's whisky regions. Lagavulin 16 is the Islay entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does it compare to the Lagavulin 12 Year cask strength releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Quite differently. The 12 Year Special Releases are bottled at natural cask strength from refill American oak and are leaner and more mineral. The 16 is proofed to 43 percent with sherry cask influence, making it richer and more rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is the distillation described as slow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Lagavulin runs the slowest distillation of any Islay distillery, which produces a heavier, more complex spirit capable of standing up to long maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I add water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A little room temperature water is often recommended. It opens the aromas and softens the dryness without flattening the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I buy Lagavulin 16 Year Old online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965009805567,"sku":"LOB-03102","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/lagavulin-16-year-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml-7323307.webp?v=1769798766"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-islay-single-malt-aged-8-years","title":"Lagavulin 8 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin 8 Year is the youngest age stated expression in the permanent Lagavulin core range, born out of the success of the 2016 200th Anniversary limited edition that introduced the world to younger, brighter Lagavulin and proved so popular that Diageo made it a standard release. From the legendary Lagavulin Distillery on the southern coast of Islay, founded in 1816 by John Johnston and now one of the most revered names in single malt scotch, this expression is matured in refill American oak casks and bottled at 48% ABV with no chill filtration, an uncommon house standard for a sub 10 year scotch. The bottle label proudly carries Victorian whisky journalist Alfred Barnard's famous 1880s tasting note describing the 8 year old he sampled at Lagavulin as \"exceptionally fine,\" anchoring the entire release in the distillery's own history. Where the flagship Lagavulin 16 Year delivers heavy, rich, sherry tinged smoke after over a decade and a half in cask, the 8 Year emphasizes bright, vibrant, coastal peat character with citrus, brine, and maritime smoke leading the way. At a meaningfully lower price than the 16, the 8 Year has become the go to everyday Lagavulin for serious Islay drinkers and a reliable workhorse on bar carts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay (est. 1816)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFounder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohn Johnston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefill American Oak Casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Core Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTribute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspired by Alfred Barnard's 1880s \"exceptionally fine\" 8 year tasting note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale straw to bright golden, characteristic of refill American oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and clean with fragrant tea scented smoke, nose drying maritime aromas, milk chocolate, lemon, subtle cereal, brine, drying seaweed, smoked haddock, and the unmistakable Lagavulin coastal peat in a brighter, fresher form than the 16 Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light textured yet magnificently full on, with sweet and warming peat smoke, growing smoky pungency, charred minty dark chocolate, oven charred baked potato skins, lemon, white pepper, walnuts, and a balanced mid palate of fresh maritime char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, clean, and smoky, with subtle minted smoke, dark chocolate tannins, drying soot, and a late sweet smoke lingering on the breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the 8 Year different from the standard Lagavulin 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e The flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lagavulin-16-year-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-86-proof-750ml\"\u003eLagavulin 16 Year\u003c\/a\u003e is bottled at 43% ABV and is chill filtered, with deeper sherry tinged complexity from extended aging. The 8 Year is bottled at 48% ABV with no chill filtration, emphasizing brighter, fresher, more coastal peat character. Many Lagavulin fans now keep both bottles open, with the 8 as the everyday peat pour and the 16 reserved for richer, contemplative drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the 2016 200th Anniversary release?\u003c\/strong\u003e The original 200th Anniversary limited edition came in distinctive 1816 to 2016 commemorative packaging and is now a discrete collector's item. The current core range 8 Year shown here uses the same general spec (8 year old, refill American oak, 48% ABV) but with permanent core range packaging featuring Alfred Barnard's \"exceptionally fine\" quote. Compare with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lagavulin-8-year-200th-anniversary-1816-2016-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-96-proof-750ml\"\u003eLagavulin 8 Year 200th Anniversary 1816-2016 Limited Edition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Alfred Barnard?\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred Barnard was a Victorian writer often called the first whisky journalist. From 1885 to 1887 he visited every working distillery in the United Kingdom and published his findings in The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom (1887), still one of the most important reference works in whisky history. During his visit to Lagavulin in the 1880s he tasted an 8 year old that he described as \"exceptionally fine,\" a phrase Lagavulin now prints on the front of every 8 Year bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this lighter in color than the 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill American oak casks impart less color and oak flavor than first fill barrels, leaving the natural distillate character (peat, brine, citrus) at the forefront. The lighter color is intentional and reflects the higher quality cask selection rather than added caramel coloring. Combined with the 48% ABV and no chill filtration, the result is a meaningfully more expressive young Lagavulin than typical entry level scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Lagavulin 8 Year online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28686781907021,"sku":"LOB-03101","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/lagavulin-8-year-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml-7768827.webp?v=1778980043"},{"product_id":"game-of-thrones-limited-edition-house-lannister-lagavulin-aged-9-years","title":"Lagavulin Game of Thrones House Lannister Aged 9 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin 9 Year Old House Lannister is a sought after limited edition Islay single malt released in Fall 2018 by Diageo as part of the Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection, an official HBO licensed collaboration of eight scotch whiskies created to commemorate the final season of the celebrated television series. Each whisky in the collection paired one of Diageo's prestigious distilleries with one of the great Houses of Westeros, and Lagavulin's intense Islay character was selected to represent House Lannister. Distilled at the historic Lagavulin Distillery, established 1816 on the south shore of Islay, this 9 year old expression is matured exclusively in 100% first fill ex bourbon American oak casks, a maturation choice that produces a brighter, more golden, more vibrant Lagavulin than the classic deeper sherry forward style. The cask selection gives the bottle its golden lion appropriate color, a fitting nod to the House Lannister sigil featured prominently on the label and presentation tube. Bottled at 46% ABV, the whisky delivers Lagavulin's signature peat smoke with a brighter, more maritime, more zesty character than the standard 16 year flagship. As the Game of Thrones Collection has fully sold through at retail, all eight bottles, including this Lannister release, have become genuine collector's pieces actively traded by both whisky enthusiasts and fans of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Isle of Islay, Scotland (Est. 1816)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame of Thrones Single Malts Collection (8 bottle collaboration with HBO, Fall 2018)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHouse Lannister (one of eight Westeros house tributes in the series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% first fill ex bourbon American oak casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall 2018 (bottled 2018; commemorates the final season of the television series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhiskybase 85.13\/100 (991 ratings)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued limited release; series fully sold through at retail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden amber to light gold (from the 100% first fill ex bourbon cask maturation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e An explosion of sweet smoke with a touch more zesty maritime brine than the standard Lagavulin expressions. Medicinal iodine, slightly vegetal peat, caramel, milk chocolate, graham crackers, orchard fruit, and stone fruit. Dark roasted coffee bean notes develop with rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong peat smoke and iodine, followed by sweet caramelized banana, burnt marshmallow, vanilla, milk chocolate, graham crackers, dark roasted coffee, and baked banana. The first fill bourbon casks deliver pronounced sweet smoke balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, refined, and lingering with menthol, salted caramel, peat smoke, and a touch of warming spice fading slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection is an official Diageo and HBO licensed collaboration of eight single malt Scotch whiskies released in Fall 2018 to commemorate the final season of the long running television fantasy series. Each bottle pairs a Diageo distillery with one of the great Houses of Westeros (plus the Night's Watch), with both the liquid character and packaging design tied to the chosen house. The collection has become highly collectible among both whisky enthusiasts and series fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from standard Lagavulin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Lagavulin (the 16 Year flagship and 8 Year) is matured primarily in ex bourbon and refill casks with significant sherry influence, producing a deeper, more sherried profile. This House Lannister edition is matured exclusively in 100% first fill ex bourbon casks, which produces a brighter, more golden color, more maritime and zesty character, and more pronounced vanilla and caramel sweetness alongside the signature Lagavulin peat. The 9 year age statement makes it slightly younger than the flagship 16 Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy was Lagavulin chosen for House Lannister?\u003c\/strong\u003e Diageo and HBO matched each distillery to a Westeros house based on character and history. Lagavulin's intensely smoky, powerful, and storied Islay profile (over 200 years of continuous distillation) was paired with House Lannister to reflect the house's centuries of accumulated wealth, power, and dominance. The golden hue from the bourbon casks reinforces the gold theme tied to the Lannister house identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this still in production?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The Game of Thrones Single Malts Collection was a limited release tied to the final season of the series. All eight bottles have fully sold through at retail and are no longer in production, making remaining stock increasingly scarce on the secondary market and on whisky retailer shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed neat or with a single drop of water to open the aromatics, in a tulip or Glencairn glass to capture the layered peat and ex bourbon character. The 46% ABV gives it body and presence. Serious peat enthusiasts will appreciate it neat as a contemplative pour; the brighter profile also makes it more approachable than some classic heavily peated expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to other Lagavulin releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lagavulin range includes the flagship 16 Year, the 8 Year, the Distillers Edition (PX sherry finish), the limited annual Lagavulin Offerman Editions, and discontinued special releases like this House Lannister. Within the Game of Thrones Collection, it sits alongside the Dalwhinnie Winter's Frost (House Stark), Oban Bay Reserve (Night's Watch), Cardhu Gold Reserve (House Targaryen), Singleton Glendullan Select (House Tully), Talisker Select Reserve (House Greyjoy), Royal Lochnagar 12 (House Baratheon), and Clynelish Reserve (House Tyrell).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Lagavulin House Lannister online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965008756991,"sku":"LOB-03010","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/products\/game-of-thrones-limted-edition-house-lannister-lagavulin-aged-9-years-8751187.png?v=1759879150"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-11-year-scotch-offerman","title":"Lagavulin Offerman Edition 1st Release 11 Year Islay Single Malt 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition is the first release in Lagavulin's celebrated collaboration with actor and comedian Nick Offerman, launched in October 2019. Offerman, famously a fan of Lagavulin through his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson and well beyond, worked directly with then Lagavulin Distillery Manager Colin Gordon to select the liquid and helped design the bottle, which bears his portrait and signature. Aged 11 years in a mix of first fill and recharred refill bourbon casks, this is one of the youngest core Lagavulin expressions ever released and a profile cousin to the legendary Lagavulin 16. Bottled at 92 proof, with no chill filtration noted on US releases. The 1st Edition has been replaced by subsequent Offerman releases (Guinness, Caribbean Rum, Charred Oak) and is increasingly difficult to find at retail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 352.688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.4637%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.6791%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Islay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.4637%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.6791%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.4637%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.6791%; 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height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.4637%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.6791%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.4637%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.6791%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBottle in wooden display case with Offerman portrait\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright gold with warm amber highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked meats, sweet malt, vanilla, peat, pepper, and gentle fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately rich and creamy, with peat smoke, dark berries, baking spices, and ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light peat smoke that lingers, with subtle sweetness, soft oak, and a savory close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the Offerman 11 different from Lagavulin 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e The cask makeup is similar, a mix of first fill and recharred refill bourbon casks, which makes the Offerman 11 a younger profile cousin to the classic Lagavulin 16. The 11 is bottled at 46% ABV versus 43% for the 16, giving it a touch more weight, while the extra five years on the 16 deliver greater complexity, sherry character (in some batches), and softer integration. Many drinkers describe the Offerman 1st Edition as Lagavulin 16 with more proof and less age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Nick Offerman's connection to Lagavulin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Offerman has been a vocal fan of Lagavulin for years, both personally and through his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson. He has appeared in numerous Lagavulin advertising campaigns, including the famous My Tales of Whisky series and the \"Yule Log\" ad. The Offerman Edition was the natural extension of that long running relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is the 1st Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Offerman 1st Edition was released in October 2019 with limited allocation and is no longer in production, having been succeeded by the Guinness Cask Finish, Caribbean Rum Cask, and Charred Oak editions. Bottles still on retail shelves are existing inventory and increasingly hard to find at original retail prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Lagavulin Offerman 11 Year online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965007053055,"sku":"LOB-02602","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/lagavulin-offerman-edition-1-11-year-old-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml-4249898.webp?v=1770795066"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-11-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky-offerman-edition-2-750-ml","title":"Lagavulin Offerman Edition 11 Year Guinness Cask Finish Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition 11 Year Guinness Cask Finish is the second collaboration between Islay's iconic Lagavulin Distillery (founded 1816 by John Johnston in Lagavulin Bay on the south coast of Islay, between Laphroaig and Ardbeg) and American actor, woodworker, and Lagavulin enthusiast Nick Offerman. Released May 2021 and famously named Whisky Advocate's Whisky of the Year 2021, beating out a crowded field of ultra aged, barrel proof, and otherwise formidable contenders to take the number one spot, this expression takes 11 year old Lagavulin and finishes it for an additional 4 months in former Guinness Beer casks sourced from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore, Maryland. The cask selection was made by Nick Offerman alongside his father Ric Offerman and Lagavulin Distillery Manager Colin Gordon, born from the simple shared idea that both Lagavulin Scotch and Guinness stout were enjoyed at the end of a long workday, so why not combine the two. The result is a global first marriage of an Islay single malt with an Irish stout cask, layering Lagavulin's classic intense peat and woodfire smoke with creamy caramel, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate notes drawn from the Guinness barrels. Bottled at 46% ABV in 750ml with Nick Offerman's portrait and signature on the bottle, this is a discontinued limited edition that has become one of the most collected modern Lagavulin releases. Rated 95 points and crowned Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year 2021. Grand Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay (est. 1816)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFounder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohn Johnston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition (Second Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollaborators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNick Offerman, Ric Offerman, Distillery Manager Colin Gordon, Guinness Brewery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Months in Former Guinness Beer Casks (Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Baltimore, Maryland)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky Advocate Whisky of the Year 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 Points (Critics Average)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrand Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with sunflower oil bright translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signature Lagavulin peat and woodfire smoke layered with creamy caramel and dark chocolate from the Guinness casks, with citrus, barbecue smoke, briny sea spray, grilled lemons with singed rinds, faint beer hops, and the unmistakable \"sweet peat\" character that defines this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A flavor bomb of aromatic peat, roasted coffee, butterscotch, juicy red berries, green toffee apples, dark chocolate, dark roasted barley, brighter and more playful than typical Lagavulin, with a notable creaminess from the Guinness cask influence not usually found in Lagavulin expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and intense, with lingering peat, fresh espresso, rich dark chocolate, and a smoldering campfire smokiness that fades slowly across the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy was this named Whisky of the Year 2021?\u003c\/strong\u003e Whisky Advocate magazine selected the Lagavulin Offerman Edition Guinness Cask Finish as its overall Whisky of the Year 2021, beating out a crowded field of ultra aged, barrel proof, and otherwise formidable contenders. The judges cited the unexpected creativity of pairing Islay peat with Irish stout casks, the harmonious balance achieved by the relatively short 4 month finishing window (which let both spirits shine without one overwhelming the other), and the brighter, more playful character of younger Lagavulin combined with the dark chocolate and roasted coffee depth from the Guinness casks. The \"Whisky of the Year\" honor cemented this release as one of the most significant Lagavulin bottlings of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow did Nick Offerman get involved with Lagavulin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Offerman is best known for portraying Ron Swanson in the cult NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, a character whose famous on screen love of Lagavulin was written into the show specifically because actor Nick Offerman is a genuine Lagavulin enthusiast in real life. Lagavulin Distillery (also owned by Diageo) embraced the connection, and in 2019 the brand launched its first Offerman Edition limited release in collaboration with Offerman directly. This Guinness Cask Finish is the second release in the ongoing Offerman series, followed by a third Charred Oak Cask Finish edition in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere did the Guinness casks come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4 month finishing casks came directly from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore, Maryland (the American outpost of the legendary Dublin Guinness brewing tradition). The empty stout casks retained residual roasted barley, dark chocolate, sweet caramel, and coffee compounds from their original Guinness aging, which then infused into the Lagavulin spirit during the secondary maturation. This was a global first: an Islay single malt finished in Irish stout casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Strictly limited and discontinued. The 2021 release was a single allocation produced once and global distribution closed once initial inventory sold through. 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Released October 2022, this 11 year old expression takes Lagavulin's signature heavily peated Islay spirit and matures it in casks of American White Oak and European Oak that previously held bourbon, scotch, or red wine. The cask interiors are shaved down and heavily re charred before filling, producing fresh char layers that interact with the existing wood character to create depth no traditional cask treatment can match. The result is a Lagavulin with the brand's unmistakable maritime peat smoke wrapped in vanilla, red berries, briny salt, and the warm spice notes of charred wood. Offerman conceived this release explicitly as the whisky to drink with a medium rare ribeye steak. Bottled at 92 proof for assertive character without crossing into barrel strength intensity, this is a discerning collaboration between Hollywood and Islay tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Islay, Scotland (Founded 1816)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOwner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollaborator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNick Offerman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition (3rd Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharred Oak Cask (October 2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Heavily Peated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years (minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavily charred ex bourbon, ex scotch, and ex red wine casks of American White Oak and European Oak; cask interiors shaved and re charred before filling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with light amber highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagavulin's signature intense peat smoke leads, layered with vanilla, round red berries from the wine cask influence, sea salt brine, and warm char from the heavily re charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky and full bodied with hints of round red berries, briny saltiness, soft vanilla, and a perceptible char note from the shaved and re charred casks. The Lagavulin peat backbone holds everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, lingering, and spicy with continued maritime peat smoke, oak char, and a clean fade. Pairs especially well with grilled red meat as Offerman intends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two things. The cask program is unusual: American White Oak and European Oak that previously held bourbon, scotch, or red wine, then shaved down and heavily re charred before filling. The shaving exposes fresh wood for the new char to develop on, creating layered char influence no traditional cask treatment matches. And it is designed explicitly for steak pairing, the third entry in the Lagavulin Offerman Edition series built around Nick Offerman's stated preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from other Lagavulin Offerman Editions?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Offerman Edition series has produced four releases. The 1st Edition (2019) was a heavily peated 11 year. The 2nd Edition (2021) finished 11 year Lagavulin in Guinness Stout casks. The 3rd Edition (2022, pictured) is the Charred Oak Cask release. The 4th Edition (2023\/2024) introduced Caribbean Rum cask finishing. Each release has its own theme but maintains the 11 year age statement and Nick Offerman partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Offerman's stated recommendation is neat or on the rocks alongside a perfectly cooked medium rare ribeye steak. The 92 proof and char influence are designed to complement grilled red meat, but the whisky also stands on its own as a standard Lagavulin sipping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to Lagavulin 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e The flagship Lagavulin 16 Year is the reference point for Islay peat and the bottle every malt drinker eventually meets. The Offerman 11 Year is younger, slightly higher proof, and uses the experimental charred oak finishing rather than the traditional 16 Year maturation. Think of it as a Lagavulin variation built specifically for Offerman's vision and steak pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Lagavulin Offerman Edition Charred Oak Cask online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487239667967,"sku":"LOB-01425","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/lagavulin-11-year-offerman-edition-charred-oak-cask-750ml-1108977.webp?v=1772010127"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-12-year-old-special-release-2023","title":"Lagavulin 12 Year Old The Ink of Legends Special Release 2023 Natural Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ink of Legends is the 2023 entry in a run that has appeared in Diageo's Special Releases every year since 2002, and it is the one that divided people. The Lagavulin 12 Year Old is normally the purist's choice in the range: cask strength, refill American oak, nothing much between the drinker and the distillate. For 2023 the Malt Master kept the cask strength bottling and then did something the expression had never done before, giving the whisky a period of secondary maturation in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks. Don Julio sits in the same portfolio as Lagavulin, so the wood was available in a way it would not be to most distilleries. What the tequila casks contribute is a cooked agave sweetness, grilled pineapple and a green herbal note that sits against the peat rather than beneath it, which is why reactions split so cleanly between people who found it a revelation and people who wanted their Lagavulin left alone. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.4 percent alcohol by volume, non chill filtered and with no added colouring, so what is in the glass is exactly what came out of the wood. Expect pepper and bonfire smoke on the nose alongside white chocolate, charred pineapple and stone fruit, then a creamy, mouth filling palate that turns sweet and citrus led before salt, juicy plum and a rising smoky heat take over. The finish is long, salty and very smoky, drying but warm. The packaging draws on Mesoamerican tattoo symbolism, tying the artwork to the tequila cask origin. Whisky Advocate scored it 94 points and placed it third in their Top 20 of 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112.8 (Natural Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Isle of Islay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Year Old, The Ink of Legends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo Special Releases 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMashbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDon Julio Añejo tequila casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhisky Advocate 94 points; #3, Whisky Advocate Top 20 of 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited annual release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with fierce glints, natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sea air, lime zest and ripened berries meet dense herbal smoke, with pepper and bonfire behind, plus white chocolate, grilled pineapple, stone fruit and cooked agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy, robust and mouth filling at natural strength. Sweet and citrus led at first, then a sprinkling of salt, stewed prune and juicy plum, with orange zest and oak spice building into a lip tingling smoky finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with a salty tang and heavy smoke, closing on salted popcorn and toffee with a mouth cooling, drying warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the 2023 release different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is the first Lagavulin 12 Year Old to receive a secondary maturation in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks, adding cooked agave, tropical fruit and herbal notes to the usual cask strength profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a tequila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky finished in casks that previously held Don Julio Añejo tequila. The tequila contributes flavour through the wood only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is every Lagavulin 12 the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The 12 Year Old has appeared in the Special Releases annually since 2002, each bottled at its own natural strength. The 2023 is 56.4 percent; the 2018, for example, was 57.8 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why Don Julio casks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Don Julio and Lagavulin are both part of the Diageo portfolio, which gave the Malt Master access to Añejo tequila casks for the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How was it received?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Whisky Advocate awarded it 94 points and ranked it third in their Top 20 whiskies of 2024, though the tequila finish proved divisive among traditional Lagavulin drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I buy Lagavulin The Ink of Legends 2023 online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47964992143615,"sku":"LOB-00971","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/lagavulin-12-year-old-the-ink-of-legends-special-release-2023-natural-cask-strength-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml-1522438.webp?v=1787906795"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-offerman-edition-caribbean-rum-cask-finish","title":"Lagavulin Offerman Edition Caribbean Rum Cask Finish 11 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Offerman Edition is one of the very few celebrity spirits collaborations that whisky drinkers tend to give a pass, and the reason is simple: Nick Offerman was publicly evangelising Lagavulin for years before any commercial arrangement existed. Diageo did not manufacture the affection, they eventually formalised it. This is the fourth release in the series, and it takes the whisky somewhere the distillery had not gone before. The base is Lagavulin matured for eleven years in a mix of ex bourbon and ex sherry oak, then moved into casks that previously held Caribbean rum for a little over eight months of secondary maturation. The inspiration was time Offerman spent in Puerto Rico, and the pairing works better than it has any right to. Rum casks bring tropical sweetness, toffee and a rounded vanilla character, and rather than smothering the peat they sit underneath it, so the Lagavulin campfire smoke and maritime brine stay fully intact while gaining a sweeter, warmer frame. What comes through is lemon meringue, honey, crème brûlée and browned butter on the nose, then smoke, black pepper and a genuine chili heat on the palate against lemon, lime, vanilla and salt. It is bottled at 46 percent alcohol by volume, a deliberate step above the 43 percent of the standard Lagavulin 16, which gives it more weight and lets the rum influence carry. The series has been consistently well received and this edition took Double Gold at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the New York International Spirits Competition. A good entry point for anyone curious about Islay but wary of the full onslaught, and an easy recommendation alongside a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Isle of Islay, established 1816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfferman Edition, Caribbean Rum Cask Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFourth in the Offerman Edition series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMashbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx bourbon and ex sherry oak casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx Caribbean rum casks, over eight months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Double Gold, New York International Spirits Competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm golden amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet smoke over chili pepper and zesty citrus, with crème brûlée, browned butter, blossom honey and lemon meringue, plus toffee and golden cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoke and black pepper lead into real chili heat, then lemon and lime brightness, smoothed by vanilla, toffee and a maritime salt note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky and fruity with a lingering chili warmth and tropical sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a rum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is an Islay single malt Scotch whisky that spent its final eight months in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. The rum contributes flavour through the wood only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which Offerman Edition is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The fourth. The first was a standard Lagavulin, the second used Guinness stout casks, and the third used shaved, toasted and recharred wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does it compare to Lagavulin 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Sweeter and slightly softer on peat, with tropical fruit and toffee from the rum casks, and bottled at a higher strength of 46 percent versus 43.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who is Nick Offerman and what is his role?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The actor and woodworker was a vocal Lagavulin enthusiast for years before partnering with the distillery. Each edition in the series reflects his interests and preferred flavour profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Has it won anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. 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Drawn from the legendary Lagavulin Distillery on the southern shore of the Isle of Islay, founded in 1816 and one of the most heavily peated and historically revered names in single malt scotch, this 2018 vintage was distilled, aged for twelve years in refill American oak hogsheads, and bottled at its natural cask strength of 57.8% ABV on March 13, 2018. The Lagavulin 12 Year Cask Strength has been part of the Diageo Special Releases program since 2003, missing only the very first 2002 edition, and remains the only Diageo Special Release that stays roughly consistent year over year in age, cask type, and outturn style, with the ABV varying within a narrow window of about four points. The 2018 release is widely regarded as slightly sweeter and brighter than the 2017 vintage, with classic Lagavulin power and smoke layered over citrus, sea brine, and warm pastry notes. Natural color, non chill filtered, and now discontinued by vintage as each annual release closes after its production year. Rated 93 points by critics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay (est. 1816)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Limited Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo Special Releases 2018 (18th Lagavulin 12 release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefill American Oak Hogsheads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 13, 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued Annual Vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93 Points (Critics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold to very pale straw, with the bright translucent character of refill American oak hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pipe smoke, soapstone minerals, lemons, tar, ocean spray, sugar peat, toffee chips, floral white peaches, raspberry, freshly cut grass, earthy peat, hard candy boiled sweets, sea air, sweet pastry, toast, and fennel. Adding water releases lemon poppyseed muffins and softer maritime aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick and oily textured, smoother than expected at natural strength, with icing sugar sweetness, lemon zest, liquorice tea, grapefruit, crushed seashells, pipe tobacco, yellow fruits, star anise, lemon candy, salted caramel, burned marshmallows, dark chocolate, cigar smoke, and a bright tart lemon and salt midground supported by dried thyme, mint leaf, and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and powerfully smoky, with hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, more lemon zest and grapefruit zest, wet rocks, more crushed seashells, sea salt, drying smoke, bitter orange, and a lightly drying salty aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the Diageo Special Releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Diageo Special Releases are an annual collection of limited edition single malts and grain whiskies from across the Diageo portfolio, launched in 2001 and revealed each autumn. Each release is a one off vintage, never repeated in exactly the same form, with each bottle drawn from a discrete cask selection. The Lagavulin 12 Year Cask Strength is a fixture of the Special Releases lineup, present every year since 2003 with consistent age and cask type, making it one of the most collected and tracked annual releases in scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the standard Lagavulin 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e The flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lagavulin-16-year-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-86-proof-750ml\"\u003eLagavulin 16\u003c\/a\u003e is bottled at 43% ABV, chill filtered, and built around extended sherry tinged complexity. This 12 Year Cask Strength is bottled at 57.8% ABV, non chill filtered, with natural color and built around brighter, more vibrant refill American oak character. The cask strength delivery means greater intensity and rewards a few drops of water, while the younger age statement preserves more of the bright distillery character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is this 2018 release now?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2018 release was produced in limited quantities for the autumn 2018 Special Releases reveal at original SRP around $100 USD, and the vintage closed once stocks shipped through. Each subsequent year's Lagavulin 12 Cask Strength has been a distinct release. The 2018 vintage now trades on the secondary market in the $160 to $180 range, with sealed bottles in original presentation cases increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"natural cask strength\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cask strength means the whisky is bottled at the proof it reaches in the cask at the moment of bottling, with no water added to bring the ABV down to a standard 40% to 46%. For this release that means 57.8% ABV (115.6 proof), preserving the full concentrated flavor of the spirit. Most cask strength whiskies are bottled between 50% and 65% ABV. Many drinkers add a few drops of water to open up the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Lagavulin 12 Year 2018 Cask Strength online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373236109567,"sku":"LOB-00691","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/lagavulin-12-year-natural-cask-strength-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2018-release-discontinued-bottle-700ml-7689940.webp?v=1765800067"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-11-year-sweet-peat-limited-edition-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Lagavulin 11 Year Old Sweet Peat Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Peat is the first permanent addition to the Lagavulin range in nine years, and the brief behind it is unusually candid. Diageo's own whiskey leadership has acknowledged that pronounced smoke, the defining feature of Islay Scotch, is polarising, and Sweet Peat is a deliberate attempt to present peat in a more approachable form without hollowing out what makes Lagavulin worth drinking. The method is simple and entirely down to wood. Rather than the refill casks used for the cask strength 12 Year releases, which strip the whisky back to bare distillate, this spends a full eleven years exclusively in first fill American oak ex bourbon casks. First fill wood is far more active, and over eleven years it pushes a considerable amount of vanilla, caramel and honeyed sweetness into the spirit. Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison built the whisky around that interaction, and the result is genuinely two sided: it opens with gentle sweetness and a coastal salinity, then bonfire smoke and oak spice arrive properly, with honeyed malt and toffee apple building through the middle before a long finish of lingering peat smoke, dark chocolate and soft vanilla. The peat is still unmistakably there, still Lagavulin, but it sits inside a sweeter frame rather than leading the charge. Bottled at 43 percent alcohol by volume, matching the classic 16 Year Old. It took a gold medal at the San Francisco Wine and Spirits Competition. Diageo recommends it neat or on the rocks, and it holds up in cocktails too, working particularly well in a smoky take on an Old Fashioned or a Penicillin style build with honey ginger syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, established 1816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet Peat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMashbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Barley, peated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst fill American oak ex bourbon casks, exclusively\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Blender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDr. Stuart Morrison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleased\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold, San Francisco Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin's first new permanent expression in nine years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm amber gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and inviting, with peat smoke and sea foam over cedar, pronounced honey and vanilla, and honeyed apple and citrus peel behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens with gentle sweetness and salinity before bonfire smoke and oak spice come forward. Honeyed malt, salted caramel and toffee apple build through the middle, with strawberry jam and dark chocolate underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with lingering peat smoke, dark chocolate and soft vanilla, spice keeping the fruit in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes it sweeter than other Lagavulins?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The wood. It spends all eleven years in first fill American oak ex bourbon casks, which are far more active than the refill casks used elsewhere in the range and push vanilla, caramel and honey into the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. It is a permanent addition to the Lagavulin core range, the first in nine years. Some retailer listings describe it as limited, which is incorrect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it still smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Bonfire smoke and coastal salinity are both clearly present. The sweetness sits alongside the peat rather than replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does it compare to Lagavulin 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both are bottled at 43 percent, but the 16 carries sherry cask influence and more years of maturation. Sweet Peat is brighter and more vanilla driven, and more approachable for newcomers to Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Neat or on the rocks. 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That makes the year on the box the most important thing about the bottle, because no two editions are the same. This is the 2014, bottled at 54.4 percent alcohol by volume from stock distilled in 2001 and 2002, matured entirely in refill American oak and limited to 31,428 bottles. Refill bourbon wood is the key to the whole expression. Where the more familiar Lagavulin 16 sees sherry influence and comes across tarry and dark, the 12 is deliberately stripped back, letting the distillery's peat, salt and coastal character speak without a heavy wood overlay. It runs greener and more vegetal as a result, and considerably more intense at full strength. The nose gives salty citrus, white ash and iodine with a leafy green edge, chilli flake on seaweed and white pepper, with sweeter vanilla and preserved lemon emerging with time. The palate carries candied lemon, white pepper on seaweed, green bell pepper, leathery vanilla, coastal peat and tarry white ash smoke. The finish runs long and chilli like, with salty citrus, dry vanilla oak and vegetal peat tar. Reviewers have noted the 12 rewards being taken at full strength and loses its balance if reduced too far, so pour it neat and add water only a drop at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIslay Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Year Old Natural Cask Strength, Limited Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001 and 2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefill American oak casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31,428 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiageo Special Releases 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, established 1816\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold, natural and uncoloured, reflecting refill American oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salty citrus, white ash and iodine with a leafy green vegetal edge, chilli flake on seaweed and white pepper, opening into sweeter vanilla, pickled lime and preserved lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candied lemon and white pepper on seaweed, with green bell pepper, leathery vanilla, coastal peat, lime pickle and salted green apple over tarry white ash smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and chilli like, closing on green pepper, salty citrus, dry vanilla oak and vegetal peat tar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is the 2014 edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e 108.8 proof, or 54.4 percent alcohol by volume. Lagavulin 12 is released annually at natural cask strength and the figure changes each year, with later editions running between 56 and 57.4 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the bottling year matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each annual release is a separate whisky bottled at its own strength from different stock. The 2014 was drawn from 2001 and 2002 distillations and limited to 31,428 bottles, and it will not be produced again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from Lagavulin 16?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16 sees sherry influence and comes across darker and tarrier. The 12 is matured in refill American oak only and bottled at cask strength, so it runs greener, more vegetal and considerably more intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Diageo Special Releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e An annual collection of limited bottlings drawn from Diageo's Scotch distilleries. Lagavulin 12 has featured in the programme for over two decades and is among its most consistently anticipated entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I add water?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparingly. Reviewers have found the 12 loses its balance when reduced substantially, so drink it neat and add water a drop at a time if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Lagavulin 12 Year 2014 Limited Edition online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49090803466495,"sku":"LOB-03442","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/lagavulin-12-year-old-natural-cask-strength-2014-limited-edition-islay-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml-3581845.webp?v=1787721030"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.liquoronbroadway.com\/collections\/lagavulin.oembed","provider":"Liquor On Broadway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}