Description
The Arran Single Malt selected for this cask strength expression was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller Quarter casks also made of the finest American oak. The process of transferring the whisky into the smaller 125 litre sized casks produces far greater contact between the whisky & oak and a faster, more intense maturation.
The end result is a full-bodied expression of Arran Single Maltcombining power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetnessand bold peppery spice. Bottling at natural Cask Strengthwithout chill-filtration or artificial colouring of any sortpresents this whisky in its purest form.Small casks would have been a common feature of the Arranwhisky trade in the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries asthey were easier to handle and transport around the island.This bottling brings that tradition back to life.
On the nose, there is apple tart, pineapple brioche, and intense wood spice. The palate opens with the citrus hallmarks of Arran welcoming you, and the sweet spice of cinnamon and vanilla promises a memorable dram. The finish is sweet with honey, pineapple, vanilla, and coconut. Bottled at 56.2% abv.
