Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky 50%

Arran's second distillery debuts with a peated single malt from the island's southern tip.

Expert description

Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 is a Single Island Malt Whisky, bottled at 50%. Lagg is the second distillery on the Isle of Arran, built by Isle of Arran Distillers near the site where the island's last legal distillery closed in 1837. Construction was completed in 2019, with the first spirit run that March and the official public opening in June 2019. Unlike sister distillery Lochranza, which makes unpeated whisky, Lagg focuses exclusively on peated whisky, using barley with a phenol content of 50ppm. This first release, only 10,000 bottles, spent 3 years maturing in bourbon casks.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers smoke, peat and a hint of salted caramel.

Palate

The palate is powerful with peated malt, citrus and spice.

Finish

The finish is long, smoky and salty.

Specifications

Name: Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky
Distillery: Lagg
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Island Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Age: 3 years
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Number of bottles: 10,000
Edition: Inaugural Release, Batch 1

Flavour profile

Smoky · Salty · Spicy · Powerful

Investment potential

Medium — the distillery's very first release ever, produced in a limited run of 10,000 bottles, making it appealing to collectors of new Scottish distilleries.

Did you know?

Lagg is built near the ruins of Arran's last legal distillery, which closed in 1837 — over 180 years later, the island resumed its peated whisky heritage with Lagg's opening.

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Frequently asked questions about Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky

What's the difference between Lagg and Arran's other distillery, Lochranza?

The Lochranza distillery traditionally makes unpeated whisky, while Lagg focuses exclusively on peated whisky using barley with a phenol content of 50ppm.

How many bottles were made of this release?

Only 10,000 bottles of the Inaugural Release Batch 1, making it a sought-after debut for collectors.

How is Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky best served?

In a nosing glass with a few drops of water added to open up the smoky and salty notes.

Is Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky 50% a good gift idea?

Yes, Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky 50% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

How should Lagg Distillery Inaugural Release 2022 Batch 1 Single Island Malt Whisky 50% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

What is Bourbon casks, and how does it affect the flavour?

Bourbon casks contributes its own character during maturation — typically influencing colour, sweetness, and spiced or fruity notes, depending on what the cask previously held.