Arran Peacock 1996

Icons of Arran is a new series of limited releases bottlings commemorating distinctive symbols of the Island of Arran. This 1st release is a mix of 13 bourbon barrels and 7 sherry hogsheads. Limited to 6,000 bottles. We rate this very highly indeed. Arran  Arran Distillery was commissioned by the Isle of Arran Distillers in 1995 to produce Arran malt whisky. Arran Distillery is situated just south of Lochranza on the northern tip of the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland. Set in a stunning location between mountains and sea Arran is a small distillery is equipped with two stills, dunnage warehouses, a visitor centre offering distillery tours and a distillery café. Arran malt whisky is matured in sherry, bourbon, port and wine casks in order to produce an ever-evolving and expanding range of whiskies including Arran single malts and Arran blended scotch. The Sleeping Warrior release comprises Arran single malt whisky matured in both European and American oak casks. Arran Machrie Moor is a peated expression of Arran malt whisky. The nose is sweet oak and honey are immediately apparent in the aroma. Hints of coconut and candy appear. The taste is crisp and malty with a slight nuttiness. The malt begins to open and the Arran hallmarks of citrus and sweet fruit emerge.