Lagg (Isle of Arran)
Arran's second legal distillery, opened in 2019 on the island's south coast as a peated counterpart to Lochranza's unpeated style. Small, architecturally striking visitor centre with one of the best distillery-cafe views in Scotland. A natural pair with a Lochranza visit if you're staying a few days on Arran.
Lagg is Arran's peated answer to its own success — opened 2019 on the south coast of the island as a deliberate counterpart to the unpeated Lochranza style. The architecture is striking, the setting above Kilmory beach is beautiful, and the first releases have been well-received. The heavily peated spirit is developing genuine complexity as it matures.
Visiting Lagg (Isle of Arran)
Contact distillery
Kilmory, Isle of Arran
KA27 8PG
- Shop
- Café/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
Kilmory
46% ABV · Bourbon casks; heavily peated
Arran's second distillery (Lagg, southern Arran) — heavily-peated counterpart to the unpeated Lochranza site. Young but punchy.
- Nose:
- Heavy peat, smoke, oak, faint salt.
- Palate:
- Big peat — smoke, oak, soft sweetness, mineral.
- Finish:
- Long, smoky, drying.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lagg Kilmory | Smoked Arran cheddar or game | Heavily peated spirit suits bold island produce. |
Getting there
CalMac ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, then 40 min south by car around the coast.
Where to eat nearby
- Lagg Distillery caféCafé
On-site café with Arran produce and views.
- Kildonan HotelHotel
South Arran — small hotel near the coast.
Where to stay near Lagg (Isle of Arran)
Lagg distillery is at the south end of Arran, 14 miles from Brodick ferry terminal. The Lagg Hotel, adjacent to the distillery, is the most convenient option and has been recently refurbished. Brodick has more accommodation choice. The circular Arran Coastal Way links both ends of the island — a multi-day walking option for those combining distillery visits with the outdoor landscape.
South Arran coast — 10 min from distillery.
Brodick — the main Arran town.
Where to stay near Lagg (Isle of Arran)
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Lagg (Isle of Arran).
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Location
Kilmory, Isle of Arran, KA27 8PG
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+Is Lagg worth visiting separately from Lochranza?
Yes if you're staying on Arran — the south coast drive is beautiful. Combine with Kildonan castle ruins and the seabird colony.
+Where is Lagg (Isle of Arran) distillery?
Lagg (Isle of Arran) is in the Islands. Postcode KA27.
+When was Lagg (Isle of Arran) distillery founded?
Lagg (Isle of Arran) was founded in 2019, making it roughly 7 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Similar island-peated positioning to Torabhaig (Skye) and Kilchoman (Islay).
Kilchoman
Islay’s first new distillery in 124 years when it opened in 2005, and a true farm distillery — growing its own barley, floor malting on site, bottling at source. The cafe is widely regarded as the best lunch on Islay.
Torabhaig
Skye's second legal distillery, opened in 2017 inside a restored 19th-century farmstead on the Sleat peninsula. Produces a distinctively peated style via its Legacy Series annual releases — the first 'well-tempered' peated Skye whisky outside Talisker in modern history.
Other distilleries owned by Isle of Arran Distillers
Distilleries that share Lagg (Isle of Arran)'s corporate parent — useful context if you're comparing house styles within an owner's stable.
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