Which is better? Lagavulin 11 Offerman Edition Comparison

[@streetracingmiscreant8589]

The incredibly smoky flavor is what grabs me in the charred oak cask. A very addictive pour.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

I absolutely agree! That charred oak really goes well with the Lagavulin style. Cheers 🥃

[@utoobia]

Most people prefer the Guinness Cask and many don’t like the CO at all. I don’t get it. CO is my favorite of the 3. Like them all though.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

@@utoobia Yeah they're all good. I do like the Guinnes cask but I think the CO really makes the Lagavulin spirit shine. Thanks for joining 😃🥃

[@michaelbradley8937]

Thank you for this comparison review, it's quite helpful! I'm also still able to find the heavily re-charred cask edition on the shelves currently in Texas and plan to give it a try sometime soon.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

You're most welcome, glad you enjoyed it 😃🥃 Yes that one is still available and somewhat affordable so I would get it. I think you'll like it! Cheers 🥃

[@the_jerk]

What stores in Dallas? I'm looking for it!

[@atmisozkan]

Another very interesting and fun video, thanks!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Thank you, glad you've enjoyed it 🥃

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

The charred oak expression is a beautiful whisky. It pairs well with steak and a caramel dessert. Has peat smoke that approaches Ardbeg territory but backs off at the right point. Cheers!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Yeah out of all of this series I think the charred oak best fit the Lagavulin profile. Peat and heavily charred oak goes together beautifully. Glad you enjoyed it, cheers 🥃

[@christinecamley]

I love the charred expression!!

[@TheDailyHayes]

Excellent review. I have had several Lagavulin editions and the Lagavulin charred oak is a favorite along with the Lag 16. Of the many Islay whiskies, Ardbeg Uigeadail and Lagavulin 16 are among my favorites. However, your review showcases the exceptional Lag 11 which I would place in the top three Islays'.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Uigeadail and the Lag 16 are solid whiskies, I do like them a lot. Of the three Offermans my pick is the charred one as I feel it goes better with the Lagavulin house style but the others are decent drams as well. Cheers!

[@58harwood]

Excellent content! Well done! Cheers from the States! 🇺🇸

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Glad you like it! Cheers back my friend 😃🥃

[@hordeum-vulgare]

Thanks, mate. Your review is actually very useful for me. In my market (Aussie), I have access to all three Offermans from my local sample slinger. So I think I'll buy No. 3, the Charred Oak. Şerefe.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Ah brilliant, glad to be of help! Yes I think I would go for that one too. Şerefe 😃🥃

[@McIntyresMalts]

Great comparison, found your channel thanks to Geoff at Gwhisky!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

He is a good guy that Geoff 🥃

[@Mustuaaa]

Love the new intro🎉🎉

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Cheers mate 🥃

[@JeffWhisky]

Great comparison between the three, have only tried the ex-Guinness cask which was pretty solid but not mind blowing. Will see if I can dig out the Charred cask next. Cheers!

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Thanks mate! Yeah they're all good but not incredible. The charred oak suits the Lagavulin house style the best in my opinion 🥃

[@thewhiskyscribe]

Great to see these reviewed side by side. I've only tried the first edition (which I liked) but have heard others say the second and third editions were dissapointing compared to the first. Really interesting to see you had the opposite impression. You're right though, given the price and limited availability, better to try before you buy if that's an option.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

That is interesting but it's all personal taste isn't it. The prices are ridiculous, especially the first release as there's less and less of it. This is why whisky clubs are so important, as you can sample whiskies at a fraction of the price and then make an informed decision. Cheers 🥃

[@thewhiskyscribe]

@@thewhiskyenthusiast I actually just talked about that in my last video.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

@@thewhiskyscribe Yes sir, I just watched it and you didn't just talk about it, you've made a step by step guide in great detail. Fantastic video!

[@OCompton]

Well done! I really like lagavulin 16 maybe my favorite but the charred oak offerman edition i just picked up is pretty good but hits a little harder. I don't have any 16 to compare right now - i love the peatyness of 16 any suggestions for others i should try greatly appreciated.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Thank you for your input! Yeah the Charred Oak doesn't have the sophistication of the 16 both because it's younger and the effects of a heavily charred oak. It does hit harder for me as well but in a rounded way rather than the younger and brasher feeling of the 8. I think if you enjoy Lagavulin 16, you should look into Laphroaig 16 to compare. When you go younger in Lagavulin it becomes a complete different dram from the 16. Cheers 🥃

[@deeshmond]

Definitely agree with the conclusion. Really liked the third edition, found the second a bit disappointing (figured I’d love it cuz Guinness is my favourite beer but nope), and the first was meh at best.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Well I agree exactly with what you said 😃 I really wanted the Guinness one to be super creamy and add layers to the spirit but it just was OK. Thanks for watching 🥃

[@kemalbayar6953]

Guiness cask'ı severdim herhalde🥃🥃

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Guzel olmus, bariz bir fark var. Yakismis o kremamsi metalik tat Lagavulin'e.

[@allyw7405]

Ranking whisky by availability is pure madness.

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

We're all mad here 😄 I see what you're saying but what I missed to say is, this is actually how I would rate them even if they were all the same price and widely available. Cheers 🥃

[@streetracingmiscreant8589]

Yes, Offerman plays a Republican be he actually isn’t one. The Lagavulin 11 is actually quite tasty regardless. 👍🏻

[@thewhiskyenthusiast]

Yeah the whisky is good, just not as good as the secondary market prices suggest 😃

[@streetracingmiscreant8589]

@@thewhiskyenthusiast I can definitely agree with that! 🙂

[@utoobia]

He plays a Libertarian. Big difference.

[@PMTcommenter]

He definitely doesnt play a republican. Theres more than just democrat and republican lol