Lagg Palo Cortado 56.2%
The Tasting Notes
Peach and white grapes. Hints of vanilla, almonds and a touch of smoke,
Rich mouth feel, very oily with a lingering orange essential oil. Citrus, with baking spices like ginger and cinnamon.
Medium length finish. Lots and lots of orange and ginger. Subtle smoke takes over with a dry ashy finish.
Details
The distillery was the only place to get one of these small batch releases, however this one is for us all, yay!
VERY LIMITED STOCK.
A Palo Cortado Sherry Cask release, Palo Cortado is a rare and highly prized style of Sherry from the Jerez region of Spain. This type of Sherry cask is sought after for maturing Single Malt Scotch whisky as it imparts a complex balance of nutty dryness, caramelised sweetness and oxidative depth as well as adding a nuance Sherry influence to the spirit character.
They have aged the Lagg Single Malt initially in Bourbon Barrels before transferring it into ex-Palo Cortado Sherry casks for 6 months.
Then bottled at 56.2% Vol without chill filtration or added colour.
Colour: Warm gold with amber reflections.
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