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  • Glass being poured
    8 Nov 2024

    What is a dram of whisky?

    We reveal why a small serving of whisky is referred to as a "dram" and the historical significance behind this term.

    What is a dram of whisky?
  • Lagg Single Malt Inaugural Releases Line Up
    22 Oct 2024

    What is single malt whisky?

    What is single malt whisky and how is it made? Read on to learn more about the history and production of this beloved spirit.

    What is single malt whisky?
  • Arran Barley 1
    23 Aug 2024

    Making Whisky with Arran Barley at Lagg Distillery

    At Lagg Distillery, we’re always looking to blend our innovative mindset with our passion for our home turf, the Isle of Arran. For a small portion of the year, we create new make spirit with barley grown a stone’s throw away from the stillhouse.

    Making Whisky with Arran Barley at Lagg Distillery
  • Machrie Moor Standing Stones
    15 Aug 2024

    The History of Arran: From Past to Present

    Discover the rich history of Arran, from ancient times to the present day. Explore the island's past through key events, landmarks, and cultural heritage.

    The History of Arran: From Past to Present
  • 2024 Festival graphic
    17 Jun 2024

    The Arran Whisky Festival 2024

    We are so excited to welcome you to this year's festival. Here's some information on what you can expect.

    The Arran Whisky Festival 2024
  • Cider in orchard tree
    24 May 2024

    The Apple of our Eye: Lagg Distillery Orchard Cider Now Available!

    The anticipation has been oh-so-sweet since we completed our first ever harvest of apples from our orchard, and now we’re thrilled to announce that our exclusive Lagg Distillery Cider is now on our shelves!

    The Apple of our Eye: Lagg Distillery Orchard Cider Now Available!
  • Graham and Fred podcast
    16 Apr 2024

    Uncut & Unfiltered with Lagg Distillery

    We don't need an excuse to deep-dive into our love of whisky - so when the team from the Uncut and Unfiltered podcast stopped by for a chat, they didn't need to ask us twice! 

    Uncut & Unfiltered with Lagg Distillery
  • Graham 5th Anniversary
    18 Mar 2024

    Celebrating The Fifth Anniversary of our First Middle Cut!

    We are thrilled to celebrate a significant milestone in our journey - the fifth anniversary of our first middle cut, which was taken at 2:35pm on March 19th 2019.

    Celebrating The Fifth Anniversary of our First Middle Cut!
  • Fred
    27 Feb 2024

    Introducing our new Brand Home Ambassador, Fred!

    We are thrilled to announce that Fred Baumgärtner has been appointed Brand Home Ambassador for Lagg Distillery.

    Introducing our new Brand Home Ambassador, Fred!
  • Shiskine Golf Club
    21 Feb 2024

    Golf on Arran

    With seven golf courses on the Isle of Arran, you'll have a hard time narrowing down which course you want to play first.

    Golf on Arran
  • Lagg Distillery, Distillery of the Year 2023, with Ailsa Craig behind.
    21 Feb 2024

    Journey to the Lagg Distillery for whisky tours & tastings

    We invite you to share the sights and tastes that Lagg Distillery has to offer, with our range of tours and tasting experiences available to book. We are just 40 minutes from Brodick, which you can reach from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal. 

    Journey to the Lagg Distillery for whisky tours & tastings
  • Peat cutters use shovels which cut down through layers of bog and cut out large ‘bricks’ of peat, which are then left in stacks to dry.
    6 Feb 2024

    What is Peated Whisky? Exploring the Smoky Depths

    Peated whisky is a cornerstone of Scotch whisky heritage. Its allure lies not only in its smoky flavours but also in its connection to whisky's storied past of smuggling, piracy and illicit stills - lore particularly relevant to the Isle of Arran.

    What is Peated Whisky? Exploring the Smoky Depths