Distiller Notes
This year Nick sets out for an adventure on the sea. Nick's love for adventures on the water takes a new shape as he ventures to distant islands to bring the sweet sunshine of the Caribbean to his beloved home by the sea on Islay, combining these island's native nectars: whisky and rum.
Introducing Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish. This 11-year-old Lagavulin is finished for 8 months in casks that previously held Caribbean Rum - resulting in a symphony of sweet smoke that pairs the delectable sweet notes of the tropics with the smoldering peaty smoke of the irresistible elixir of Islay.
“A good gulp of hot Scotch Whisky at bedtime–it’s not very scientific, but it helps!”
Alexander Fleming, Scottish inventor of penicillin, prescribed it as a cure for the common cold. Today Single Malt Scotch Whiskies are prized by enthusiasts and aficionados the world over for their rarity, age and complexity. By definition these must be produced in Scotland from a single distillery and made entirely from malted barley, using a pot still. The appearance, aroma and flavor of a Single Malt Scotch Whisky can vary widely depending on whether it was produced in the Highlands, Lowlands Islands, Speyside, Islay or Campbelltown regions.