Lagg Small Batch Palo Cortado

Lagg Small Batch Palo Cortado is a limited-edition, heavily peated single malt from Lagg Distillery on Scotland's Isle of Arran. Initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before receiving a six-month finish in Palo Cortado Sherry casks, this expression combines rich, earthy peat smoke with elegant fruit and nutty Sherry influences. Bottled at 56.2% ABV, it offers layers of ripe peach, citrus oil, toasted almonds and warming baking spices, complemented by a smooth, oily texture and a gently smoky finish.

Food Pairing: Smoked duck, grilled pork, roasted almonds, aged Manchego, dark chocolate or orange-glazed chicken.

Tasting Notes: Ripe peach, white grapes, toasted almonds, orange oil, warming ginger, cinnamon and gentle peat smoke.

Nose: Fresh peach and white grapes mingle with creamy vanilla, roasted almonds and delicate wisps of earthy smoke.

Palate: Rich and oily, with orange zest, honeyed malt, toasted nuts and warming ginger and cinnamon spice.

Finish: Medium-long and gently drying, with lingering citrus, baking spices, soft peat smoke and a touch of ash.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass, allowing time for the aromas to develop. A few drops of water can soften the cask strength and highlight its fruity, nutty character.