Bottle Information
Bottler: Distillery
Type: Single Malt Scotch
First batch of full strength Arran 12 year old single malt. Matured in first and second fill sherry hogsheads bottled September 2011.
12,000 bottles.
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.
Aroma: Full-bodied aroma of dark chocolate, toasted oak and baked apples
Palate: A warming sherry blanket at first but time and a splash of water reveal more subtle nuances of citrus fruits and cinnamon.
Finish: Powerful and spicy but still retains the finesse of classic Arran expressions.
Palate: A warming sherry blanket at first but time and a splash of water reveal more subtle nuances of citrus fruits and cinnamon.
Finish: Powerful and spicy but still retains the finesse of classic Arran expressions.
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Arran
Commissioned by the Isle of Arran Distillers in 1995, Arran Distillery is nestled in breathtaking scenery just south of Lochranza, at the northern tip of the Isle of Arran. Equipped with four stills, dunnage warehouses, and a visitor centre offering distillery tours, Arran caters to whisky enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in Scottish whisky heritage. With a distillery café on-site, guests can savour local fare while exploring both unpeated and peated malt spirits matured in sherry, bourbon, port, and wine casks—resulting in a dynamic, ever-expanding whisky portfolio. Signature releases include the popular Arran Machrie Moor, The Illicit Stills, and an Arran blended Scotch, each reflecting Arran’s commitment to quality, innovation, and island-inspired tradition.
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