Lagg Corriecravie

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Distillery bottling

Distillery / brand Lagg

Country Scotland

Region Islands

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 55%

Age no age statement

Cask type Sherry Cask Finish

Flavour Profiles Heavily peated

EAN 5060044487194

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Lagg Corriecravie

Lagg Corriecravie is a promising expression from Lagg Distillery, which is fully dedicated to creating distinctively peated whiskies. This release is named after the picturesque village of Corriecravie on the Isle of Arran, where rugged nature and breathtaking scenery characterise the island. With its rich peat smoke and complex layers, this whisky is an adventurous dram that captures the soul of the island. Corriecravie reflects Lagg's commitment to innovation and quality, offering a unique take on the world of peat-driven whiskies.

Tasting note

Nose

The nose opens with a powerful wave of peat smoke, but is soon enriched by notes of smoked meat, charcoal and a briny maritime freshness. Underneath, you will discover subtle hints of dark honey, ripe apricots and a hint of lemongrass, which balances the aroma beautifully.

Taste

The first sip is an impressive flavour journey. Peat smoke immediately fills the palette, intense and layered, with accents of ash and campfire. Behind it, surprisingly bright notes of citrus, green apple and white pepper unfold. The barrel influence brings out a sweetness of caramel, butterscotch and a hint of clove, while a slightly oily texture provides a silky smooth mouthfeel.

Finish

The finish is long, smoky and warming, with a subtle spicy sharpness and a hint of briny mineral freshness.

Lagg Distillery

Lagg Distillery is located on the southern tip of the Isle of Arran, on the west coast of Scotland. Opened in 2019, Lagg Distillery is a modern addition to the island's rich whisky tradition. It is the second distillery of Isle of Arran Distillers, which also operates the well-known Arran Distillery in Lochranza.

A specific feature of Lagg Distillery is its focus on heavily peated whiskies, offering a contrast to the lighter style of the original Arran whiskies. The distillery uses locally sourced peat and traditional copper pot stills to create a deep, smoky flavour.

Lagg whisky is matured in a mix of American oak bourbon casks and European sherry casks, creating a rich and complex flavour. Lagg whiskies are known for their robust character, with pronounced notes of smoke, earthy influences and subtle hints of fruit and spices.

The combination of traditional techniques and a modern approach makes Lagg Distillery an exciting new player in the Scotch whisky world.

Lagg Distillery stands near Kilmory on the southern side of the Isle of Arran. Its name recalls an area with a long history of both legal and illicit whisky production; an earlier distillery at Lagg had already closed in 1840. The modern distillery was created by Isle of Arran Distillers, the company behind Lochranza Distillery. Construction began in 2017, the custom-made copper stills were installed in 2018, and the first middle cut of spirit was collected on 19 March 2019. Lagg officially opened its doors a few months later.

Lagg was developed as the distinctly smoky counterpart to the fruity, unpeated Arran whisky made at Lochranza. Its production uses water from the distillery’s own borehole, malted barley, yeast and peat from Aberdeenshire. This peat gives an aromatic, woody smoke that is powerful yet leaves room for sweet fruit, citrus, vanilla and malt. Four traditional wooden washbacks and double distillation in copper pot stills help create a rich, characterful spirit. Lagg therefore represents a modern, heavily peated Island single malt with a surprisingly soft and balanced side.