Exploring the Rich History of Lagg Distillery's Single Malt Whisky Range
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The Isle of Arran's Lagg Distillery has unveiled plans for the launch of its first core range of single malt whisky. After more than four years in the making, the LAGG Single Malt Kilmory edition is the flagship of the core range that is set to be followed next month by the LAGG Single Malt Corriecravie edition. Nestled on the southern edge of the island, the Lagg Distillery began distilling in March 2019 following a multi-million-pound investment by its owner, Isle of Arran Distillers.
The whisky being produced at Lagg is created to be reminiscent of the style of whisky originally produced in illicit stills on the island. The Kilmory expression embodies the "house style" of LAGG which centres around the use of Bourbon barrels to mature the peated spirit, while the Corriecravie provides a real contrast, showing off a different side to the LAGG spirit, bringing to the fore notes of sweeter smoke, spices and rich fruits.
The area that is now home to the Lagg Distillery was once home to some of the illicit stills that produced the infamous "Arran water" in the days of early distilling on the island. Kilmory is the name of the parish in which the small village of Lagg is situated, while Corriecravie is a hamlet located just to the north-west.
Graham Omand, an Islay native who is distillery manager at Lagg, said the two expressions of whisky are “really rooted in the southside of Arran and their aromatic, peated character embodies the earthiness of the whiskies that would have been among the first to have been distilled on Arran hundreds of years ago.”
The whisky produced at Lagg is made using traditional methods, such as floor malting, where the barley is spread over the floor and turned by hand. The whisky is then distilled in copper stills and left to mature in oak casks, which gives the whisky its distinct flavour and aroma.
The launch of the Lagg Distillery's single malt whisky range marks a significant milestone in the history of whisky production on the Isle of Arran. The whisky produced at Lagg is a tribute to the island's rich whisky-making heritage and the people who have kept the tradition alive for centuries.
The Lagg Distillery is committed to producing whisky of the highest quality and has worked hard to ensure that its whisky is as authentic as possible. The distillery's whisky is a celebration of the hard work, dedication and passion of the people of Arran, and a reminder of the island's long and illustrious whisky-making history.
