Arran 2009 Private Cask Collection Foundations 14 yo

 

 

 

56,5°

Distillery :  Lochranza, Isle of Arran - Islands

Refill Sherry Hogshead

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Cask 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

The Isle of Arran distillery has been in existence since 1995, but since 2019 it is no longer alone on the island, which is why it has changed its name. This one, distilled in 2009 and kept for 14 years, 7 months and 22 days in a Refill Sherry Hogshead, is full of promise. The Maison du Whisky has made no mistake, selecting this bottling to be part of the Foundations collection showcased at Whisky Live Paris 2024. 270 bottles have been crafted.

Let's Taste It : 

An oily, jammy Sherry, with apricot and raspberry, mirabelle plum, pear, but also airy, with traces of salt and iodine, cereals, puffed rice, barley, salted butter caramel, blood oranges, red carrots. A few malty hints. The palate is creamy, vanilla cream, caramel and candied lemon. Notes of liquorice and nuts, discreet spices, nutmeg, white pepper. Long, deep finish, exotic spices, hazelnuts, ginger, mint leaf, brown tobacco, with a delicate woodiness. Cashew nuts.

In Short, 

Very nice Arran, the Sherry is perfectly integrated, the fruit is expressive but doesn't hide the distillery's profile, it's really pleasant. What's more, the price is more or less acceptable, which is rare enough to be worth mentioning. Enthusiasts can try a purchase.

Score : 89

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Cindy Lee - Dracula