LAGG Inaugural 2022 Release Batch 1 (Ex-Bourbon Cask)

Lagg is one of Scotland's newest distilleries. It is the "twisted (peated) sister" of one of my all time favorites, The Arran Malt. Located on Arran Island, they released a three part inaugural collection, and i already told you my critic on the third release, this time its the Number 1. The very first Lagg release ever, is a 36 months whisky, matured in first filled ex Bourbon Barrels. Bottled at 50%abv, lets see if this is the promise of what will become a legendary distillery someday. On the nose it is quite peaty. It starts with an aroma of new soccer shoes. A pair of sandals for the beach. Chilli and wet towels. There is this spicy vanilla, but also swampy water. It is like motor oil. After some sips, the aroma gave me lemoncello, grappa and rum & raisins ice cream. Very interesting. On the palate, it is great. It is the best part of this dram. Fancy vanilla and coconut. It is exactly as Ferrero's coconut sweets called "Rafaello" (if you have never had them, my friend let me tell you, they will change yoir life). Chilli & meaty. It is the most powerful spice bomb ever. Beautiful. Aftertaste is still very good. Chilli, ashes, leather and full of spices. Long. Overall, i am excited from this; i truly believe that if Lagg has started like this, in 10 years they will be making one of Scotland's finest peaty single malts. There is no mystery in saying that i am an Arran fan, bit now i am also a fan of Lagg. My score for it is 90 over 100.

Wood, oolong tea, mild sweetness Nuttiness

Grassy

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual Whisky Tasting, 08 October 2022). Nose: Earthy/peaty, medicinal, herbal (sage & tarragon), fruity/sweet, caramel. Mezcal-like. Wood smoke. Palate: Wood smoke, butterscotch, malt loaf, vanilla, caramel. Slightly mineral. Finish: Medium long. Wet peat, wood smoke, herbal (more sage). A little more of the butterscotch on the aftertaste. OK, first up, it tasted young. Lots of herbal/green Mezcal notes, with a load of damp sweet peat. It puts me in mind of Werther's Originals, sweet pipe smoke and malt loaf. To my palate, this needs more time, but generally it's not a bad young dram. 100% ex-bourbon casks Matured for three years Concerto barley Peated to 50PPM 1 of 10,000 bottles (worldwide) Came fifth out of the six drams, with 7% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 53% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.