Jose-Massu-Espinel
LAGG Inaugural 2022 Release Batch 1 (Ex-Bourbon Cask)
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
December 26, 2023 (edited December 27, 2023)
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.
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@Jose-Massu-Espinel ive had their work in progress , and it was fairly good. Based on that, I did buy the Corriecravie…haven’t tried it yet
@PBMichiganWolverine i have had the inaugural batches 1 and 3, and i have the inaugural batch 2 unopened. The 2 whiskies i had were fairly good.
@Jose-Massu-Espinel have you tried the other 2 in the inaugural? And I’ve read their sherry matured Corriecravie is really good as well