It's such an interesting partnership because it's about heritage: small batch, well-crafted," Berkus told Travel + Leisure. "Coming from an interiors perspective, the spaces that I create are spaces that I hope stand the test of time and allow for the making of memories as a family. Oban 15 Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish and the launch of this limited edition bottle feels in line with that. It's a respect for history and heritage, for doing things slowly and with care.
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.
Known for its sherry cask maturation, The Glendronach - located in the Valley of Forgue in the Scottish Highlands - has been crafting single malts continuously since 1826, with one break from 1996 to 2002 (meaning, the new expressions use barrels predating the brief shutdown). Most of its acclaim has come recently: The brand released its flagship 12-, 15- and 18-year-old bottles in 2009, and in 2016, drinks giant Brown-Forman purchased The Glendronach and appointed Rachel Barrie as master blender