Arran 10 yo

 

 

 

46°

Distillery : Lochranza, Isle of Arran - Islands

60% 1st Fill Bourbon Barrels, 40% 1st Fill and Refill Sherry Hoghsheads 

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2019

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

The distillery's first 10-year-old was released in 2006, and was named The Arran Malt 10yo. Then, in 2019, the range was completely changed, and it became more soberly Arran 10 yo. I don't know if the recipe has changed. Some say that there is now more Sherry, which is quite possible. In any case, this is the starting point for the regular range from this distillery, which changed its name in 2020.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Honey and buttered toasts, vergeoise, peanut butter. White fruits and lemon, banana, and even a touch of pineapple and papaya. Behind, a pinch of salt, the sea air, the tide. Woody notes, young wood bursting with sap. On the palate, it's a little light but pleasant, creamy vanilla with lemon meringue zest, yellow plum pulp, lively spices, white pepper, cumin. Robust but slightly short finish, roasted pineapple, bamboo and palm, hazelnuts. A slice of lime, rosewater.

 

In Short, 

It's quite well made, and the influence of Sherry Hogsheads adds something extra, some fruitiness and a few nuts. For such a young whisky, it's a success. I just find it a little light on the palate. The price is decent, so it's worth a try.

Score : 85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Josh Geoghegan - Say You'll Stay