Name: Lagavulin 11 Year Old Nick Offerman Edition Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Lagavulin
SKU: 1023363
Rating: 8.6 (40 reviews)

David, Apr 1, 2021

This was my favorite Lagavulin ever. Perfectly balanced with strong flavors but still nice and smooth. It is similar enough to regular releases that you know it's Lagavulin, but different enough that it is truly unique. Worth grabbing a bottle if you get the chance.

Paul, Mar 25, 2021

Really rich, smoky delicious flavor. Love the finish, love the smell. great stuff.

Dustin, Mar 19, 2021

Too young. Prefer the 16.

Erik, Mar 16, 2021

Got as a gift from a client. Really smokey when first opened. Once opened for about a month got really smooth. Needs 1 T water to 2 oz pour for me to really appreciate.

guest, Mar 2, 2021

Official Swanson handbook: be a man. Buy this scotch.

John, Dec 27, 2020

Not typically into the celebrity endorsed products that are usually garbage and you’re buying only for the name......well this one is the exception. It was amazing and smooth with rich flavor that hit all the taste buds!!

Evan, Dec 20, 2020

If you are not a big Lagavulin fan it’s okay to skip this bottle. Great flavors but not entirely unique.

Nathan, Dec 1, 2020

As Lagavulin goes, the peat is more subtle than the 12 year old and 8 year old on the palate, but it hits the nose quite quick. Not a full slap in the mouth, as I was ok with this. The spices are minimal, with some fruit notes and citrus. My mustache and I were both very pleased.

Scott, Nov 30, 2020

It taste like a campfire, delicious and smoky.

Drew, Nov 16, 2020

This one is certainly amazing, but please don’t compare it to the 16. This stands alone because of the interesting fruityness with the background of smoke that lingers nicely. If you go in comparing it to the 16, you will be missing that harsh smoky flavor but smooth finish, you’ll be longing for it. All in all, this bottle is great. If it were priced at about $80 it would be a game changer (since currently the 16 year is only $92 on here lol). If it was cheaper, I’d give it that extra star.

Nathan, Oct 30, 2020

Of the Islay Island selections I have tried this is my favorite so far. Yes there is the Smokey peat overtones but it still goes down smooth.

Scott, Oct 25, 2020

Soooo smooth!!

Dan, Oct 22, 2020

One of the best Islays Ive had. Brine and Ocean water without tasting like a lawn mower

George, Oct 21, 2020

I've cried twice in my life.

Ian, Oct 8, 2020

A nice smoky flavor that lingers on the palette, reminds me of lapsang souchong tea and campfire.

Michael, Oct 8, 2020

Smokey flavor

Greg, Oct 5, 2020

Wow! This is a great Scotch! Very smooth but yet has hints of smoke. Give it a try!

ERIC, Sep 25, 2020

Amazing! Great balance of pronounced smoke/peat and overall smoothness.

guest, Sep 20, 2020

Loved it! strong woody.

Scott, Sep 8, 2020

Very tasty. Very similar smokiness to the 16 year, with some slight differences. If you like any other Lagavulin, or smoky scotch in general, this will be delicious.

Matthew, Sep 1, 2020

Wow!

David, Aug 27, 2020

Been looking for this for awhile now and finally got it. This is for sure a one glass max during one day. It's very peaty and delish.

SCOTT, Aug 16, 2020

Definitely getting caramel and spice. Cinnamon also. Very good.

Brendan, Jul 15, 2020

Just amazing. I love this scotch, almost afraid to drink it because I don't want to run out... almost

Isak, Apr 23, 2020

I couldn’t help but compare this to the 16 every time I tried it, and to be honest, it just tasted like a less interesting 16 year. Still has that great golden Lagavulin body, but a little more savory, meaty finish. Still a wonderful scotch, and it absolutely belongs in the Lagavulin line. Even with my slight disappointment, Nick Offerman would be proud.

Antione, Apr 21, 2020

Loved this and not just because of the show, I didn’t even watch it. Smoky and tasty my perfect scotch.

Jacob, Apr 12, 2020

Definitely worth every penny.

Ray, Mar 28, 2020

Heavy peat and spice, a dash of water opens up some dark chocolate and pie notes.

clint, Mar 25, 2020

Delicious, sweeter than the 16, with all the smoke you expect.

Isak, Mar 20, 2020

Honestly not as good as their standard 16 year, but still a wonderful dram from a legendary distillery. A little more savory, and a little more simple. Smokey at the beginning and end.

Sam, Mar 12, 2020

Probably my favorite scotch. Love the nose and how it changes over about 30 seconds. Taste is a nice smokey rush but with some good sweet notes at the end

Jason, Mar 6, 2020

Peaty and delicious as you would expect. It's the perfect thing to drink when daydreaming about spending a day in Nick Offerman's wood shop.

Rowby, Feb 4, 2020

My first entry into Lagavulin, co-branded by the man who made me aware of the name "Lagavulin". I assure no bias in saying that I enjoy the overall nuanced aromas as well as the complex flavor profile from this rendition of Lagavulin. Upfront there is a very pronounced peatiness that lingers til mid-palette, where it smoothens out to some nice molasses and apple reserves—maybe even mint. Being aged for only 11, compared to 16 years, there is a mild brightness that I enjoy. Cheers to you Ron Swanson.

Todd, Jan 14, 2020

Aroma is similar to other Lagavulins, maybe a little less smoke, but still present along with peat and and maybe some vanilla, pepper, and sea salt. The taste has the smoke and peaty flavor, there is a good bit of pepper present as well, and maybe some wood. A dash of water seems to bring in some sweetness and tames the pepper a bit. The verdict is that this is different enough to add to the collection of Lagavulin Scotch Whiskies on the shelf, and pretty darn good overall.

Michael, Jan 7, 2020

Great bottle from the masters at Lagavulin, you know it’s a Lagavulin, but it’s a special blessing of flavor and smoke, with the peat hitting you on the back end. Brilliant!

Eric, Jan 6, 2020

Green apple, white oak, peat smoke. Very pleasant.

Michael, Dec 27, 2019

Another great lagavulin....very smooth and fruity with a little less smoke than usual

Christopher, Dec 24, 2019

If you like Islay whisky, and Lagavulin in particular, you’ll love the Offerman edition. It’s not as mellow as the 16, being aged 11 years, but that little extra bite makes all the difference.

William, Dec 22, 2019

Definitely a favorite. Smoky and flavorful

Matthew, Oct 28, 2019

Color is a dark amber. Nose initially consists of leather and peat. Further nosing reveals a distant spiciness. The first sip is earthy, with a light smoky/peaty flavor, with a mild underlying sweetness. Mouthfeel is light, but not in a bad way. Additional sips reveal subtle dried fruit and the distant spice from the nose. Notes of tobacco (cigar smoke?) get revealed later in the glass. The finish is moderate in length, consisting of lingering earthy peat, mild spice, and a mild nuttiness. Not much Scotch experience to compare to, but overall this is excellent.