Отзывы на Lagg 2019 (27 текстовых) в целом сходятся на том, что это молодой (3 года) торфяной виски с Oloroso-финишем, где шерри и дым пытаются уравновесить юность дистиллята, но не всегда успешно.
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По текстам видно несколько повторяющихся тем. Во-первых, молодость прямо называется почти везде: один из отзывов пишет, что шерри и дерево «наложены, негармоничны», ещё один отзыв — «молодой шерри-торфяной виски, для первого выпуска ок», другой отзыв — «молодой, совсем без тела, водянистый», один из отзывов — «трёхлетняя выдержка не сбрасывается со счетов», ещё один отзыв — «просто молодой и незрелый». Во-вторых, шерри-финиш часто описывают как маскирующий или смягчающий юность: другой отзыв — «активные шерри-бочки помогли замаскировать недозрелые ноты», один из отзывов — «Oloroso-финиш лучше скрывает юность, чем красные винные бочки в Batch 3», ещё один отзыв — «шерри не занавешивает дистиллят, а мягко расширяет ароматы», другой отзыв — «Oloroso-финиш очень помог». В-третьих, баланс дыма и шерри оценивают по-разному: один из отзывов — «торф доминирует, шерри на фоне», ещё один отзыв — «торф продолжает доминировать, шерри не оставляет следа до середины», другой отзыв — «удивительно мало торфа в носу», один из отзывов — «травяной шерри с лёгким дымком».
Конкретные ноты, названные в отзывах, включают сухофрукты, чернослив, изюм, клюкву, апельсин, шоколад, кофе, кожу, табак, дым/пепел, соль, перец, дерево и травянистость. Несколько отзывов отмечают сухую/горькую древесность и водянистость или тонкость при добавлении воды. Оценки в текстах варьируются от 70 до 86, при этом часть отзывов прямо говорит о дисбалансе, а часть — о приемлемости для столь молодого виски.
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· 2026-09-13T00:57:56Z · источник evidence
SquinugieConnoisseur8513 feb 2023 9:58 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
TautiConnoisseur7815 mar 2023 6:29 pm
As with Batch 1 too much water resp. too little abv. In my opinion, a young whisky does not tolerate that very well. The sherry (and the wood) seems superimposed, inharmonious.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
79
Sherry and dried fruit are there immediately, as is tobacco. Unfortunately, so does the wood. These appear to be sherry casks that have only seen the sweet wine briefly (ie Sherry seasoned Virgin Oak). I can also extract cocoa and a certain nuttiness.
Вкус
77
So young and already such bitter notes of wood? Not that it's excessive, but the fact that the whisky is only three years old has to be put into perspective. Again dried fruit, fudge and some tobacco. Here, too, the whisky should have been given more abv.
Финиш
78
Ash, Salted Fudge, Oak Seasoning. Not as long as batch 1
SpoerkelConnoisseur8604 nov 2024 10:12 am
Surprisingly little peat on the nose. The grassy - and then peaty - taste is a little reminiscent of Kilchoman.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
plutoesExpert Senior8516 jun 2026 4:09 pm
Like Batch 1, the alcohol integration and lack of youthful off-notes are well-managed for a 3-year-old spirit at 50% ABV. The 6-month Oloroso sherry firkin finish adds much-needed layers of dried cranberries, plums, and orange, providing a better structure and balance than the first batch. Although a raw, dry woodiness persists from nose to finish, it is relatively well-masked by the progression of dark chocolate, refined salt, and clean peat.
WhiskypapanotangoExpert Senior8107 feb 2024 10:52 am
Ana ChronistExpert Senior8308 aug 2024 9:27 pm
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
ThorstenHConnoisseur7523 nov 2022 8:07 pm
Clearly the same basic note as Batch 1 (herbs), the PPM is not in the foreground here, but rather combines quite elegantly with the sherry finish. Herbal sherry with a slight hint of smoke. The finish gets better with each sip. A pleasant smoke (slightly sweet) remains. 71-80 – Fine, like to drink by time
нос 72 · вкус 77 · финиш 77
Comet67Connoisseur8515 dec 2022 3:06 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 83
dram-drinkerConnoisseur8317 jan 2023 11:48 pm
Typical oloroso but still young and somehow a bit watery on the palate
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
85
Ripe plum, some dried fruits, figs, nuts, cookie dough, tobacco, cinnamon, gingerbread, pepper, jam, hint of leather, little woody, toffee, chocolate
Вкус
83
Punchy, spicy, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, hint of acacia honey, subtle sweetness, woody, toffee, chocolate, hint of tobacco and leather
Финиш
81
Medium long, warm, more woody, more spices, vinous, little more leather
MonstruoExpert Senior8625 feb 2023 9:39 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
SporxConnoisseur8517 mar 2023 11:28 pm
Aroma Tart, cold smoke, honey The taste Smoke, sweet, herbal, spicy aftertaste Marriage short, sweet smoke
DramALifeConnoisseur8503 jul 2023 7:38 pm
S 7 More rounded than the other Inaugural Releases due to active Sherry casks, it helped masked out the undermatured notes of the young distillate. Does it taste good? Yea, it's decent. However such practice did make me wonder where's the line between good whisky, and mediocre whisky that's made decent with strong casks. 81-85 - Another dram welcomed
Creamy mouthfeel. Full-bodied and dry. Moderately peated. Stewed fruits balanced quite well with the peat and charred oak. A touch of bitterness. Quite expressive and outperformed the nose.
Финиш
84
Long, slowly drying finish. A touch of citrusy lingering with smouldering oak and malt.
A bit more muddled. Dirty and don’t love. This is….not good. 70/100
DrisConnoisseur8504 may 2023 1:14 am
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
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Вкус
85
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Финиш
84
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ZLakoExpert Senior8420 may 2023 12:08 am
Young sherried peated whisky. It's ok for a first edition. Feels more mature then 3 years.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
dapoinbuaConnoisseur8806 jun 2023 5:52 pm
KovalyoffConnoisseur8415 jan 2023 8:52 pm
Blenders glass. 1111'84 For a 3 year old, it's fantastic. It remains to wait for 10-12 year releases. For some reason, I'm sure that there will be worthy releases, I hope at an affordable price. Well, it’s a pity that we didn’t buy a barrel while there was an offer.
Young, completely without a body, watery ... peat and damp earth
Финиш
84
Medium, salt, pepper and smoked fish
prestonclubConnoisseur7003 apr 2023 3:16 pm
This batch is rather well balanced between the power of the earthy peat and the fruity and spicy compositions of its flavors including morello cherries and a bit of chocolate. The finish gets a little carried away with a hint of slightly overloaded white pepper. A whisky strangely resembling some Swiss biscuits, both spicy and sweet.
J.K.ChExpert Senior7702 jun 2023 9:56 pm
Young, smoky, very intense. I didn't like it at all from the start, but gradually I got used to it quite a bit. Horsetail, fern.
karloffConnoisseur8623 jul 2023 12:54 am
I bought this at the distillery and it was quite expensive. But I have enjoyed it as a heavily peated whisky at 50%. I have tried other heavily peated sherry bombs that have been much better but these were well established distilleries. This is basically Arran so they are not a novice and I expect better things in the future. Will I be purchasing their future bottlings? Not looking at the prices of these infant bottlings
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Нос
85
The peat dominates straight away with the sherry notes very much in the background. It's heavily peated so what do you expect and the Oloroso is as it should be. The peat is soaked In brine and maritime, almost like a Caol Ila. Looking at the colour of this it is quite dark as in a bomb but the peat is nuclear.
Вкус
86
Because this is young and heavily peated it is going to be hard to get the balance right even though it's having a good go. The peat side of it I really like and the sherry side is fighting it's cause. It's like Rocky and Creed in the first film. If you like peated whisky you will enjoy it, if you like a sherry bomb you won't. If you are looking for something slap bang in the middle you will be a little disappointed. Strong peat with sherry very much in the background then you are happy.
Финиш
87
A nice long finish and if the peat was a doorman he ain't letting the sherry in. Somehow the sneaky little bast@rd gets past to show face at the death.
peatboggerSpecialist8514 oct 2023 12:09 am
Thanks to karloff for the sample. Not sure why I passed this at The Gathering in -22 as they had their own stand pushing this in what must have been a marketing stunt,as the cheapest dram available there, asking 1 WB coin.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
84
Peat, maritime yet not quite Islay. Dominating peat... until you dive a bit deeper. Red fruit sherry notes, distant chocolate. Water doesn't change the equation.
Вкус
86
Peat continues to be dominating. The sherry doesn't really make a mark untill midway, then it comes along with a variety of other flavours like chocolate, coffee and leather. Interesting development, but in a way what I call a bit out of balance. Don't add water, it drowns easily and gets thin.
Финиш
85
Quite long. Sweet, and in a strange way the fruity flavours breaks through even though the peat never really recedes. A careful small amount of water may be it if you want that sherry to shine in the finish.
BaanaanaabobConnoisseur8402 feb 2023 7:14 pm
Red fruits, chocolate, cinnamon, cloves, tobacco leather, dried fruits, not bad
DimiIkonExpert Senior8025 may 2023 2:32 pm
Tasting: May 2023
domaniConnoisseur8204 oct 2024 7:10 pm
The young, smoky character is complemented by the Oloroso finish - 27.09.2024
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
82
Smoky, bicycle chain, malt, vanilla, ripe banana
Вкус
81
Salty, smoke, mild, salt crust, oily and creamy, rubber seal, pepper, some pale chocolate
The Oloroso finish succeeds better here than the red wine barrels in Batch 3 in cloaking the youthfulness with fruity notes. However, the only three-year maturity cannot be dismissed out of hand.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
82
Soft and delicately smoky, raspberries and strawberries, grapes, raisins. Milk chocolate, nougat, fudge, tobacco notes.
Вкус
81
Very powerful attack, the sweet dried fruits of the Oloroso finish cushion somewhat. Tobacco, dry wood, finely tart herbs, some cinnamon. Sweet smoke.
Финиш
81
Short finish with sweet red fruits, nougat and fudge.
grinfaceConnoisseur8130 mar 2023 5:30 pm
The peat is only transformed into earthy tones by the sherry cask (in comparison to bourbon maturation). But I'm not sure whether turbo maturation in tiny sherry casks is something for me. Full review in a flight of seven Arran and Lagg: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2023/03/10/arran-samsam/
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
AstridConnoisseur8301 apr 2023 6:42 pm
Young whisky clearly benefits when smoke is involved. The low level of maturity and other flaws are more or less covered up. In this case, sherry is added, which at least does not draw a curtain in front of the actual distillate, but rather gently expands the range of aromas. As long as this lagg is still in the glass, the concept actually works quite well, after that it loses the mask. For the full review, go here: https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2023/04/01/newcomer-c/
Complete tasting notes on: https://whisky-odyssey.com/nl/TASTING-NOTES/Lagg-Inaugural-Release/ Not as talkative as the purely bourbon matured brother of this trilogy. The aroma is subdued and more earthy. The peat is covered under a layer of dirt. Except for adding a nice golden hue to the whisky, all this expression does is smother the great, raw spirit of Lagg. On the taste it regains some charm with hints of charcoal, raw steak, lots of bitter wood and, in the end, a glowing finish leaving you dreamy. Still, despite these redeeming qualities, this second batch feels a bit pressure cooked.
NinofdramConnoisseur8501 may 2023 10:47 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
ConvalRenConnoisseur8230 may 2023 7:37 pm
Pretty decent already for a 3 year old. Cinnamon, lemon, ginger, milk chocolate and raisins.
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 83
sakisConnoisseur8412 nov 2023 10:21 am
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
BarleyMailExpert Senior8503 sep 2025 9:48 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
A lovely -more vegetal- peat aroma, milk chocolate, raisins, orange and shortbread.
Вкус
85
The taste doesn't quite match the aroma. Orange, raisins, a touch of peach, and vanilla. Quite thin, but it does offer some flavor.
Финиш
83
Some dried fruit and milk chocolate. No off-notes, but quite short. Lagg is already making beautiful things at a very young age, that's promising!
PhalatConnoisseur8514 apr 2023 7:18 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
cream sherry! plum chocolate strawberry lemon autumn leaves mineral
Вкус
84
young and fresh very intense leathery hot lemon chocolate peppery! woody tobacco
Финиш
86
hot! peat earthy peppery! salty medium
DerufusConnoisseur8507 may 2023 4:27 pm
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
pkomarekExpert Senior7316 jan 2025 7:53 pm
In the aroma, sherry meets youth. Youth tries to show itself and sherry tries to mask it. And it masks it quite successfully, as it takes over as it breathes a little. Heavier ripe fruit, sherry, ashy smoke in the background, saltiness. But that youth doesn't give up and keeps making itself known. In the taste, noticeable youth flavored with smoke and ash, and with that, sherry, peppery pungency, then a mixture of sweetness of fruit and citrus and noticeable youthful immaturity. In the finish, forest fruit, wood and a bit of its bitterness, a bit of dryness, sherry and a bit of dark chocolate. The Oloroso finish helped a lot and thanks to the nice new-poppy, the youth doesn't bother me that much, but it's simply young and immature.
JNuytsConnoisseur8514 nov 2022 7:01 pm
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