Tasting Notes: Single Malts

ARRAN 10 YR OLD:

Colour Ripe Golden Barley

Nose The initial rush of vanilla sweetness gives way to the fruits of slow distillation - kiwi, banana, cantaloupe melon - with just a dusting of cocoa powder. It is undoubtedly complex and yet the aromas are in complete harmony with the malt.

Taste A touch of cinnamon adds a spicy edge to the soft and sweet texture which captivates the palate. The classic Arran citrus notes have rounded with age and reveal new depths of character against a background of sweet oak.

Finish It drifts over the tongue like golden syrup and fades ever so slowly to tempt another sip. This is a beautifully made whisky. Arran has come a long way in 10 years. Truly the best things in life are always worth waiting for!

ARRAN 14 YR OLD:

Colour Sunset Copper

Nose Dried fruits, vanilla and toffee up front.  With a little water a salty tang appears, with caramelised fruits inidicating a depth of flavour.

Palate An initial burst of brine leads onto warming toffee appleas and hazlenuts.  This is followed by dates, chocolate orange and spiced tea cake.  The mouthfeel is overwhelmingly rich and weighty.

Finish a A trademark Arran finish with cinnamon spices leading back to where the experience began, with a classic island-style salty wave balancing the sweet-fruit of the palate.

SINGLE CASK:

Each year, our Distillery Manager carefully selects casks which are maturing excpetionally well.

These will then be stored either in sherry or bourbon until ready for bottling at cask strength - without chill filtering - to capture the intensity and individual character of the spirit within.

Please see our Single Cask section for more information

ROBERT BURNS SINGLE MALT:

Colour Brass gold, Sauterns

Nose Fresh green apples, pear drops, cider, hints of vanilla

Taste Apples and sherbet, lemon meringue pie, vanilla

Finish Light and crisp - but ever so smooth and gentle - it dances on the tongue. An excellent aperitif with soft apple and gentle spiciness - a whisky calvados!

CASK FINISH PROGRAMME:

Our world famous Cask Finish Programme sees a select number of bottlings released each year as limited editions.

Carefully selected casks of Arran Single Malt are re-filled into specialist hand-selected casks from top quality wine and spirit producers worldwide. This "finishing" process is carefully monitored by our staff to ensure we bottle once a perfect marriage between the two has been achieved.

Please see our Cask Finish Programme section for more information