Would love to see a comparison of all the Offerman additions. Haven’t seen the original here in Texas for a while but the Guinness and Charred Oak are still floating around.
This one is a beauty. I didn't love the Offerman Guinness but the rest were spectacular. The charred is my favourite. I was amazing this expression 'just suddenly showed up' in the liquor stores but it has here and am I ever thrilled. This didn't happen with the other Offerman editions. Offerman is a true Lagavulin lover! I don't know if he has a lot of involvement but it wouldn't surprise me. I didn't doubt this would be delicious - not when it's Lagavulin - I have only been disappointed twice - Tequila cask - Lag 12 - Guinness Offerman. I think for what we get the price is good. I get a lot of smoke, salt air, brine, lots of oysters, charred lemon - fabulous. I dislike sweet scotch - especially Islay scotch - but this one is a beauty! I can't tell if you love it or not. I adore this beauty! I didn't want to get a huge hit of rum and I didn't - which for me is good! I wanted just a hint and smoke and I get it in a delicious way! $90 for the 16? I'd buy a case. It's a lot more here. Yikes. This is worth the cost for me and so is this one! It's $119 plus tax here. Oh wow you liked the Guinness? Interesting! Hey we all have different palettes! I'd love to see a side by side! I bought a case of this so I definitely wanted more than one bottle! I get that I enjoy this one more than you. I am an Islay nut for sure and Lagavulin is bliss!! I'm prepared to splurge - it's a treat and these days the price for this bottle isn't actually that much compared to other Islay expressions. We pay more now for sure! Cheers Bill!
Wow, you bought a case of this! You really are a fan! When looking around it seems many more folks enjoyed the Guiness and didn't like the Charred so I find that really interesting. You're unique 😀
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I am a massive Lagavulin fan! Not a Tullamore/Balvenie fan so I didn't have their rum cask editions. I know some have been really bad so I understand your concern! Hey the nude beach in St. Bart's sounds great! Wreck in Vancouver is well known - my first/only experience in university! It's right behind UBC! Love St. Barts. My husband Joel and I have taken our kids several times and gone alone although now we are in love with yearly trips to Maui!! In my crowd people loved the Charred Offerman Edition and many also loved the Guinness! I didn't mind it actually. It just didn't stand out for me. Hey being unique is a good thing!! Lol! Have a terrific weekend Bill!! Cheers!! 🙂
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Hey awesome Bill!! I miss Lahaina and I am so sad at the horrific fires. We stay in Kapalua or Kaanapali. I am excited about a trip in July with our 3 kids who are home from university! This hard working psychologist needs some relaxing down time and I adore it when my 3 kiddos are together and we can all travel! Cheers! 🙂
I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I got similar notes, I’m enjoying it. I agree with you, Tullamore Dew Rum Cask really does nothing for Irish Whiskey or for Rum. Killowen Rum and Raisin is the best rum finished whiskey in my opinion.
I did realy like the Glenfiddich Fire & Cane which put the unusually peated whiskey in a rum cask. Maybe the peat is the key to making the rum finish work, a bit of bitter to offset the sweet, kind of like the mar that accentuates the beauty.
I'd love to see a side by side comparison all four of the Offerman Editions. I'll have to pick up the Carribean Cask when I get paid. I loved the Charred Oak cask. I was curious about the rum cask before and after watching your review, I think I'll really like it.
Bill, we definitely learn a lot about you mostly about your Caribbean trips)))))) Great review! Definitely going to pick it up next time $75 in the Costco, local small stores from 80 to 100. And one more thing, I truly love graphics on this video. Beautiful job!
I enjoyed this one, got a back up when it hit total wine in hartford at 64$. I was happy to see the first one for 75$ in costco in MA. Diageo seems to be putting things on sale these days...
This Caribbean Cask is only the 2nd Offerman Edition I’ve tried. However, I’m on my 3rd bottle of “Charred Oak Cask”, (having purchased the last two at Costco for $80 each), so I had some expectations for the new release. I’ve only had a couple drams, but I’m enjoying the Caribbean Cask. Hopefully it shows up at my local Costco for a reasonable price too. Cheers.
I love Lagavulin, I've bought all the Offerman Editions except this one, mostly because I haven't seen it yet. I would love to see a taste test of all of them, especially if it's blind. Cheers!
The only one I didn’t have was the first one. I think they all, lump the GoT edition in there too, with I’m glad I bought it and drank it pretty quickly, but didn’t want a second bottle.
This is the only Diageo bottle I routinely buy, so when i saw it for $82 it was a no-brainer. I wouldn't pay 100 off the bat, but then the good reviews started coming and I knew the shop that doesn't gauge prices would be getting it soon. I'm still working on the Guineas so I'm on eof those collector types that will Happily taste vicariously thru you
@@jackthepickledhound I don't think anything was? Aka the next few are finished in heavily char, Guinness, and rum barrels. I'm always curious for any Lagavulin that's above 43%
@@AlexDraut i recently did a dram of the 8 that has been sitting around for a long time. Very nice whisky and a bit more pleasant than a similarly old Wee Beastie.
@@jackthepickledhound The 8 goes down very easy, and gets me into trouble lol. I know the 16 is the more refined scotch or whatever, but the price difference and 43% ABV really hurts it. I keep the 8 stocked, I only buy 16 here and there.
I recently bought this edition and am really digging in. Would love to see you do the Offerman comparison video! Especially if you can get Nick to co-host with you. 👀
I'd love a side by side. I have tried them all, but it was before I really really got into whisky. I know where to find the III, I need to try to track down the other 2 that are older. I just want them all in my collection. I actually like the char one a lot, but thats also just my taste.
I noticed you had an ice cube in your glass at the beginning of the video, is it your preferred way of enjoying this Lagavulin Offerman Edition ?? Btw yes for sure I’d like an Offerman editions tasting/comparison!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary it still made sense to me because of the rum influence I thought that maybe the stronger sweetness could have been balanced with an ice cube. But even then for that price I’m not sure I would drink it with an ice cube..
Yes please do the side by side!!
Yes, please do a side by side of the 4 Offerman! I’m sure a lot of your subscribers would appreciate it. Cheers
Oh man, I was trying to ignore this one but I knew it would be good. Looks like I may have to buy myself a Father’s Day present…
I love this bottle. I got lucky and found it at Costco for $75. This combines sweet and smoke. I would love to see a comparison. Appreciate the review
I did see this bottle in the Edison Costco. I should have picked the one up but I was there for something else. Definitely getting next time.
Would love to see a comparison of all the Offerman additions. Haven’t seen the original here in Texas for a while but the Guinness and Charred Oak are still floating around.
This one is a beauty. I didn't love the Offerman Guinness but the rest were spectacular. The charred is my favourite. I was amazing this expression 'just suddenly showed up' in the liquor stores but it has here and am I ever thrilled. This didn't happen with the other Offerman editions. Offerman is a true Lagavulin lover! I don't know if he has a lot of involvement but it wouldn't surprise me. I didn't doubt this would be delicious - not when it's Lagavulin - I have only been disappointed twice - Tequila cask - Lag 12 - Guinness Offerman. I think for what we get the price is good. I get a lot of smoke, salt air, brine, lots of oysters, charred lemon - fabulous. I dislike sweet scotch - especially Islay scotch - but this one is a beauty! I can't tell if you love it or not. I adore this beauty! I didn't want to get a huge hit of rum and I didn't - which for me is good! I wanted just a hint and smoke and I get it in a delicious way! $90 for the 16? I'd buy a case. It's a lot more here. Yikes. This is worth the cost for me and so is this one! It's $119 plus tax here. Oh wow you liked the Guinness? Interesting! Hey we all have different palettes! I'd love to see a side by side! I bought a case of this so I definitely wanted more than one bottle! I get that I enjoy this one more than you. I am an Islay nut for sure and Lagavulin is bliss!! I'm prepared to splurge - it's a treat and these days the price for this bottle isn't actually that much compared to other Islay expressions. We pay more now for sure! Cheers Bill!
Wow, you bought a case of this! You really are a fan! When looking around it seems many more folks enjoyed the Guiness and didn't like the Charred so I find that really interesting. You're unique 😀
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I am a massive Lagavulin fan! Not a Tullamore/Balvenie fan so I didn't have their rum cask editions. I know some have been really bad so I understand your concern! Hey the nude beach in St. Bart's sounds great! Wreck in Vancouver is well known - my first/only experience in university! It's right behind UBC! Love St. Barts. My husband Joel and I have taken our kids several times and gone alone although now we are in love with yearly trips to Maui!! In my crowd people loved the Charred Offerman Edition and many also loved the Guinness! I didn't mind it actually. It just didn't stand out for me. Hey being unique is a good thing!! Lol! Have a terrific weekend Bill!! Cheers!! 🙂
I had my honeymoon in Maui!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Hey awesome Bill!! I miss Lahaina and I am so sad at the horrific fires. We stay in Kapalua or Kaanapali. I am excited about a trip in July with our 3 kids who are home from university! This hard working psychologist needs some relaxing down time and I adore it when my 3 kiddos are together and we can all travel! Cheers! 🙂
I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I got similar notes, I’m enjoying it. I agree with you, Tullamore Dew Rum Cask really does nothing for Irish Whiskey or for Rum.
Killowen Rum and Raisin is the best rum finished whiskey in my opinion.
I did realy like the Glenfiddich Fire & Cane which put the unusually peated whiskey in a rum cask. Maybe the peat is the key to making the rum finish work, a bit of bitter to offset the sweet, kind of like the mar that accentuates the beauty.
I'd love to see a side by side comparison all four of the Offerman Editions. I'll have to pick up the Carribean Cask when I get paid. I loved the Charred Oak cask. I was curious about the rum cask before and after watching your review, I think I'll really like it.
Bill, we definitely learn a lot about you mostly about your Caribbean trips)))))) Great review! Definitely going to pick it up next time $75 in the Costco, local small stores from 80 to 100. And one more thing, I truly love graphics on this video. Beautiful job!
Haven’t seen this, but the Ardnamurchan Rum Cask is amazing, so maybe peat and rum is a thing 😊
Oysters, charred lemon, brine, delicious Lagavulin smoke - bliss! I bought a case in Vancouver! It disappears fast!
I enjoyed this one, got a back up when it hit total wine in hartford at 64$. I was happy to see the first one for 75$ in costco in MA. Diageo seems to be putting things on sale these days...
7:18 *Offerman Editions. Different from the distillers editions which are also amazing
Nice! Just bought it this week, still have to open the bottle though.
I bought a case in Vancouver! Love it. It's worth more than one bottle! Delicious!
This Caribbean Cask is only the 2nd Offerman Edition I’ve tried. However, I’m on my 3rd bottle of “Charred Oak Cask”, (having purchased the last two at Costco for $80 each), so I had some expectations for the new release. I’ve only had a couple drams, but I’m enjoying the Caribbean Cask. Hopefully it shows up at my local Costco for a reasonable price too. Cheers.
I love Lagavulin, I've bought all the Offerman Editions except this one, mostly because I haven't seen it yet. I would love to see a taste test of all of them, especially if it's blind. Cheers!
I love this bottle and plan to grab at least two more of them.
The only one I didn’t have was the first one. I think they all, lump the GoT edition in there too, with I’m glad I bought it and drank it pretty quickly, but didn’t want a second bottle.
GoT was pretty good yeah. If you liked it, the 8 isn't too far removed for something that's a core release.
This is the only Diageo bottle I routinely buy, so when i saw it for $82 it was a no-brainer. I wouldn't pay 100 off the bat, but then the good reviews started coming and I knew the shop that doesn't gauge prices would be getting it soon.
I'm still working on the Guineas so I'm on eof those collector types that will Happily taste vicariously thru you
I'd like to know where you can find the Guinness cask one, without spending 4x orig cost
I'll have to keep an eye out. I've liked the 2nd and 3rd releases, never had the first.
What was special about the first? I have no recollection about the casking or anything.
@@jackthepickledhound I don't think anything was? Aka the next few are finished in heavily char, Guinness, and rum barrels. I'm always curious for any Lagavulin that's above 43%
@@AlexDraut i recently did a dram of the 8 that has been sitting around for a long time. Very nice whisky and a bit more pleasant than a similarly old Wee Beastie.
@@jackthepickledhound The 8 goes down very easy, and gets me into trouble lol. I know the 16 is the more refined scotch or whatever, but the price difference and 43% ABV really hurts it. I keep the 8 stocked, I only buy 16 here and there.
I'll look for this I'm a big fan of the 16. Great review.
Been waiting for this one!
I recently bought this edition and am really digging in. Would love to see you do the Offerman comparison video! Especially if you can get Nick to co-host with you. 👀
Now that would be something!
I've been searching high and low for the two offerman editions I'm missing. Its not looking promising
I'd love a side by side. I have tried them all, but it was before I really really got into whisky. I know where to find the III, I need to try to track down the other 2 that are older. I just want them all in my collection. I actually like the char one a lot, but thats also just my taste.
I’ll have to grab a bottle after your review. Would love to see a comparison…..
Wait, are you thinking about doing an Offerman Off?
Yes!
Please do a side by side comparison 😊
FWIW I say absolutely do a four-way side-by-side of the Offermans.
🥃-🥃-🥃-🥃 Make it happen captain
I noticed you had an ice cube in your glass at the beginning of the video, is it your preferred way of enjoying this Lagavulin Offerman Edition ?? Btw yes for sure I’d like an Offerman editions tasting/comparison!
No ice cube in my glass.
I looked around, couldnt find the older editions!
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary wow I must have hallucinated that 😅 Actually rewatched and I’m the beginning I was tricked by the logo of your Glencairn.. oups
@drax14QC that makes sense! Either way. I haven't actually tried this with an ice cube yet
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary it still made sense to me because of the rum influence I thought that maybe the stronger sweetness could have been balanced with an ice cube. But even then for that price I’m not sure I would drink it with an ice cube..
@drax14QC good point. For the whole bottle there is plenty to go around and try it all ways
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I live in a control state where the prices are $90 for this and $105 for the 16 year. Interesting that yours was reversed