Nick Offerman Loves Whisky Just as Much as Ron Swanson

“The rest of my life I could sell newspapers because I’ve already been awarded the best role in the history of roles,” says Offerman. “Then take me to Islay and they’re like, ‘Walk along that Highland moor while we shoot you long distance on that cliff and read this Robbie Burns poem.”

If you’d like to experience the same kind of whisky magic that Offerman—and Swanson—fell in love with, you don’t have to book a flight to Islay. His latest collaboration with Lagavulin, the Lagavulin Offerman Edition Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, brings that same sense of adventure straight to your glass. This 11-year-old single malt Scotch is both a tribute to the rugged island distillery and a nod to Offerman’s love for the Caribbean.

The gear you need

Lagavulin Offerman Edition Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lagavulin 16 was the first whisky Offerman ever tried, and he still maintains that it’s the best. As for his Lagavulin 11-year Caribbean Rum Cask? “It’s one of my personal all-time favorites.”

Aged for 11 years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, then finished for over eight months in ex-Caribbean rum barrels, this expression layers Lagavulin’s signature peat smoke with tropical sweetness. Expect notes of lemon meringue, honey, vanilla, and toffee, all balanced by a smoky, sea-brined character. It’s a whisky that feels like a journey from the shores of Islay to the warmth of the Caribbean.

Whiskey glasses

I don’t make cocktails, I drink it neat,” says Offerman. “I’m such a simple Luddite, I don’t even ever use ice.”

Lemon Tarts

According to Offerman, nothing pairs better with his Lagavulin Caribbean Rum Cask than a slice of lemon meringue pie. “It was Stuart Morrison [the master blender at Diageo whisky], the sorcerer behind it all, who had the idea to try something citrus, and he said, ‘What about like a lemon tart?’” explains Offerman.

Little Woodchucks by Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman’s new children’s book, Little Woodchucks, teaches kids how to express themselves creatively through woodworking. One chapter teaches kids how to make tongs that Offerman says would be “perfect for pulling your toast out of the toaster.” That said, if you’re not looking for a woodworking project at the moment, we’ve got you covered.

Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop’s Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery

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