Lagg Corriecravie

Lagg Corriecravie

Official bottling 
Single malt - Islands
Amber brown
55% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, raisins, camphor, driftwood smoke, passionfruit, orange peel, creosote, hints of persimmons. With water, raisins, white pepper, camphor, brown paper. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, oily, mouth coating, hot. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Raisins, persimmons, smoke, peat, menthol, leather, creosote, white pepper, hints of camphor. With water, autumn leaves, peat, camphor, persimmons. 
Finish: Long. Black tea, menthol, camphor, persimmons, raisins. 

Comments: 

Oily, peaty, chemical whisky, and I love it. It’s got an underlying sweetness, and water opens it up, turning it earthy and fruity. Really good young whisky.

Verdict:

I like this a lot. 

Lagg 3yo 2019/2022 Inaugural Release Bourbon Cask

Lagg 3yo 2019/2022 Inaugural Release Bourbon Cask

Official bottling 
Single malt - Islands
Pale green gold
50% ABV
Dram

Nose: Leather, peat, driftwood smoke, honey, camphor, fresh cut grass, autumn leaves. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, cool, slightly oily. 
Tasting:  Bitter salty. Honey, driftwood smoke, leather, green apples, autumn leaves, lemon zest, sea salt. 
Finish: Medium. Green apples, lemon zest, honey, camphor. 

Comments: 

Interesting stuff from the new distillery on Arran. Lots of savoury smoke, a little like Lagavulin. There’s also some earthy leaves underneath that, like an autumn bonfire. A little harsh, but promising.

Verdict:

I like this.