{"title":"Lagavulin Whisky","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lagavulin-offerman-edition","title":"Lagavulin Offerman Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick Offerman is best known for his role as libertarian government worker Ron Swanson in the cult TV show Parks and Recreation… a man’s man who loves meat, woodworking, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lagavulin\"\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/a\u003e whisky – which by sheer coincidence just happened to be Nick’s favourite whisky too. The whisky and even the distillery makes regular appearances on the show across its seven seasons, with Ron declaring Lagavulin 16 Year Old to be his drink of choice, and the nectar of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Parks and Rec wrapped up, Offerman has forged a strong relationship with Lagavulin, and has sipped a dram on New Year’s Eve, Father’s Day, and during the world-renowned Yule Log video that’s become a Christmas favourite for whisky lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps given this relationship it was inevitable, but it’s finally happened… Lagavulin and Offerman are proud to release the limited edition Lagavulin Islay Single Malt \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch Whisky\u003c\/a\u003e Offerman Edition Aged 11 Years. This new \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt-whisky\"\u003eSingle Malt\u003c\/a\u003e, the product of an authentic collaboration between Nick Offerman and Lagavulin distillery manager Colin Gordon, is an ode to the mutual respect and adoration the two share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis limited-edition whisky carries the signature Lagavulin peatiness but brings extra spices and notes of dried fruit to carry the smoke. Matured in refill and rejuvenated casks the whisky doesn’t hang about, hitting you with a full-on tingle from the split second it hits your lips, and pronounced fresh berry character combined with spiciness thanks to those rejuvenated casks. Elevated top-notes provide a more direct flavour journey than other Lagavulin expressions, and it all winds down with a peaty, smoky finish that lingers like a smouldering campfire at Ron’s log cabin. As always, a higher ABV never hurts, and at 46% offers a little more oomph than you’ll find in the 16 Year Old. Oh yes, Ron would approve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have travelled the world and sampled many attempts at pleasing nectars, but it is solely this distillation of Islay; a tiny, charismatic Scottish isle, that has claimed my palate. Yea, and my heart into the bargain.” — Nick Offerman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe could only dream about being so poetic, Nick!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Offerman Edition Aged 11 Years was originally intended to be released solely in the USA, and when we first got wind of it we knew we had to get it to Australia for our Members!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin and Offerman teamed up again with the 2021 release of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lagavulin-offerman-edition-guinness-cask-finish\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's available to Club Members to Add In October 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GHiSlQ4qrus\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JX_ZGz-Gi6w\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h3umE4W8UdA\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E86j1IQbXaY\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489915195471,"sku":"WC0141","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lagavulinoffermanoriginalmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701021"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-offerman-edition-guinness-cask-finish","title":"Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick Offerman is best known for his role as libertarian government worker Ron Swanson in the cult TV show Parks and Recreation… a man’s man who loves meat, woodworking, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lagavulin\"\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/a\u003e whisky – which by sheer coincidence just happened to be Nick’s favourite whisky too. The whisky and even the distillery makes regular appearances on the show across its seven seasons, with Ron declaring Lagavulin 16 Year Old to be his drink of choice, and the nectar of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Parks and Rec wrapped up, Offerman’s forged a strong relationship with Lagavulin, and has sipped a dram on New Year’s Eve, Father’s Day, and during the world-renowned Yule Log video that’s become a Christmas favourite for whisky lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNick Offerman has always held advice from his dad, Ric, in the highest regard. So, in honour of Father’s Day 2021, he set out to nail his most ambitious mission yet: to unite the pair’s mutual love for Single Malt Scotch and Irish stout to create a whisky that is right up their workbench: Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The opportunity to collaborate on this truly sublime, smoky giggle-juice renews my gratitude for the simple things in life, like a father’s love, and the good manners he taught me,” said Nick Offerman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe could only dream about being so poetic, Nick!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an exclusive world first, Islay distillery Lagavulin and Irish powerhouse stout Guinness have teamed up to finish 11 Year old Lagavulin in ex Guinness casks. This limited-edition whisky combines the signature Lagavulin intense peat and woodfire smoke with the creamy caramel, roasted coffee notes and dark chocolate from the Guinness casks, creating a once in a lifetime flavour of ‘sweet peat’ in a Lagavulin bottle. The Guinness casks provide a real creaminess to the whisky, something not usually found in Lagavulin expressions, and it all winds down with a peaty, smoky finish that lingers like a smouldering campfire at Ron’s log cabin. As always, a higher ABV never hurts, and at 46% offers a little more oomph than you’ll find in the 16 Year Old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish comes with the ultimate seal of approval, a firm nod and handshake from Ric Offerman himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish was a true Father-Son creation, with bottles fetching over $430 at auction in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagavulin Offerman Edition: Guinness Cask Finish has now sold out. \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e now to grab our next exclusive releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOl2L0FUwWo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489941246031,"sku":"WC0215","price":140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lagavulinoffermanguinnessmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701200"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-26-year-old-the-lions-jewel","title":"Lagavulin 26 Year Old The Lion’s Jewel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s one of the most anticipated times in the whisky calendar — the unveiling of Diageo’s Special Releases collection. 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Bottled at natural cask strength of 44.2%, get set for \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebaked fig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebutterscotch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and a sweep of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efragrant smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e on the nose, an \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eultra-smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esavoury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e palate with lashings of Lagavulin’s trademark \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweet smokiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewarming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslowly glowing finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s not every day you get the chance to experience an absolute unicorn of a whisky. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Stock is limited and no doubt it’ll sell out in a flash. So, get up early and get ready to Add In this prized whisky to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders for Lagavulin 26 Year Old The Lion’s Jewel have now closed. \u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e now to get your hands on our upcoming releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489960415311,"sku":"WC0249","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lagavulin26_pdp_main.png?v=1787701281"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-offerman-11-year-old-charred-oak-cask","title":"Lagavulin Offerman 11 Year Old Charred Oak Cask","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick Offerman is best known for his role as libertarian government worker Ron Swanson in the cult TV show Parks and Recreation… a man’s man who loves meat, woodworking, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lagavulin\"\u003eLagavulin\u003c\/a\u003e whisky – which by sheer coincidence just happened to be Nick’s favourite whisky too. The whisky and even the distillery makes regular appearances on the show across its seven seasons, with Ron declaring Lagavulin 16 Year Old to be his drink of choice, and the nectar of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince Parks and Rec wrapped up, Offerman’s forged a strong relationship with Lagavulin, and has sipped a dram on New Year’s Eve, Father’s Day, and during the world-renowned Yule Log video that’s become a Christmas favourite for whisky lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow comes the third edition in Lagavulin’s ‘Offerman Edition’ series, and it’s exclusive to the Club in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet set for the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmokiest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echarriest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emost behemoth Lagavulin yet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This is Laga cranked up to 1000, using only the most heavily charred casks for that trademark big, bold, full-bore flavour. \u003cem\u003eAnd\u003c\/em\u003e it’s picked up Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the big man says himself: “Your mission, if you have the guts to accept it, is to pair this new Offerman Edition with an exquisite steak and a mug of action. You won't be sorry… if you survive the pleasure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemand for Lagavulin is off the charts (the 16YO has shot up to over $200 from under $100 in just a few years), and with stocks running low worldwide, this is your best opportunity to land a limited-release bottle, let alone an Offerman Edition!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery few countries got Lagavulin Offerman 11 Year Old Charred Oak Cask, and we were one of them. Once again, the Club’s here to make sure Australia doesn’t miss out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot already a Member? \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003eJoin Free Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qr33bq6wF6M\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489978699855,"sku":"WC0292","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lagavulinoffermancharredoakmedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701397"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-offerman-edition-caribbean-rum-cask-finish","title":"Lagavulin Offerman Edition: Caribbean Rum Cask Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is undoubtedly the best yet in the Club’s most sought-after whisky series – the Lagavulin Offerman Editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural in colour, this weighty whisky follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, having bagged Double Gold at the San Fran World Spirits Competition just like every edition thus far. Previous editions sold out immediately and now fetch anywhere up to 5 times their original retail price at auction as collectors and connoisseurs alike seek out the last remaining bottles. Edition #4 is set to follow suit, as it uniquely celebrates a marriage of flavours from islands at opposite ends of the Atlantic marking the first Lagavulin finished in Caribbean Rum Casks in the distillery’s 200 year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in the intensely smoky Offerman range to introduce a character-defining sweetness, this single malt matured for 11 years in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, followed by an 8-month finish in ex-Caribbean rum casks. The result is a rare combination of classic Islay Single Malt and the exotic sweetness of Caribbean rum. With subtle notes of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elemon meringue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etoffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egolden cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebrine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, this whisky brings together a delightfully unusual blend of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoky and sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs American actor Nick Offerman (aka Ron Swanson from \u003cem\u003eParks \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/em\u003e) himself puts it: “The distinctive combination of smoky and sweet… an outdoorsy bonfire aroma… the subtle notes of lemon meringue that embody the tropical flavours of the Caribbean islands. 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The result is the most exotic Lagavulin in history, and September 2024 was your chance to get the official release in Australia at just $175 a bottle (a few eager bottles have already snuck into the country and are selling for up to $300 each)!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot yet a part of Australia’s biggest whisky community? \u003ca title=\"Sign Up free\" href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign Up free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e so you don’t miss out on any more collector’s items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r0AN0Lfv50Y\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Lagavulin Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46490024411215,"sku":"WC0396","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/1185\/7487\/files\/lagavulinoffermanrummedal_pdp_main.png?v=1787701677"},{"product_id":"lagavulin-fireside-tales-12-year-old-special-release-2024","title":"Lagavulin Fireside Tales 12 Year Old Special Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eLagavulin, the pinnacle of Islay malts, has done it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis limited-edition release explores first-fill Bourbon casks, a maturation regime hardly ever seen at Lagavulin (the beloved 16 Year Old is mostly matured in refill casks), and not one for collectors to miss. As a new take on its 12-year-old releases, the first-fill casks have boosted the distillery’s powerful peat into thick-toffeed territory while the smoke and spice swirl as bold as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut that’s not the best part. Fireside Tales is cask strength Lagavulin, roaring in at 57.4% ABV. And you can bet it’s non-chill filtered and all natural in colour. 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