Arran 1997 Premium Sherry Cask #719

Arran single sherry cask #719. The second and final bottling for 2011 from the Premium Cask series representing exceptional examples of Arran single malt.

520 numbered 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.

Tasting Notes

Nose: coffee and chocolate overlaid by cedary notes.  With water a note of sherbet lemon appears, with toffee apples to follow.

Palate: really mellow with sweet oak and subtle sprice, followed by a floral note and delicate frutiness.

Finish: a crescendo of spicy notes, after dinner mintiness and the clean lines of Arran spirit