The Arran Malt 14 yo

 

 

 

46°

Distillery : Lochranza, Isle of Arran - Islands 

1st Fill Bourbon Barrel and Sherry Hogsheads 

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2014

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated 

 

 

 

The Isle of Arran distillery was founded in 1995, and the 14-year-old was produced in 2010. Made from a blend of Bourbon Barrels and Sherry Hogsheads, the distillate has yet been given pride of place. The design of the bottle was completely changed in 2014, without necessarily changing the recipe. In 2019, the distillery's range was completely overhauled, and unfortunately this expression disappeared.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

It's malty, mellow and slightly spicy. Whole walnut, waxed floor, chestnut in its bug. Ripe fruits, greengages and cherries. Green wood, like a shadow of smoke. Lime and lychees, fresh cardamom. Fruity, leafy palate, ginger and mint jelly, crunchy pears, quince jam, white gooseberries. Light spices, pepper and nutmeg. Long, powerful finish, liquorice stick, amadou wood, farmhouse bread and fig pulp, candied angelica. Oats sprinkled with flour. A zest of lemon.

 

In Short, 

What a shame they stopped producing this little delight. The influence of the cask is very slight, it just enhances the fruit, and we have a very pure distillate, quite country-like and pastoral. An old school whisky. It's very pleasant and light, with discreet lemon and vegetal fragrances. I'll have to taste the bottle carefully, as there will certainly be no more.

Score : 86 

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                                           Bill Withers - Harlem