Maker Notes

The whisky has been matured in ex-Sherry and Bourbon Casks and is bottled at 46% Vol without chill filtration or the addition of any colouring.

As one of the first of the new wave of distilleries to reach maturity, we are delighted to share our oldest age statement with you every year. We hope that you will continue to join us in celebrating our whisky and Lochranza Distillery as the years continue to go by, and we celebrate each year with a new release of our oldest Single Malt.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich oak with a gentle nutmeg note. Sweeter aromas of baked ripe figs, sultanas and black cherries.  

Palate: Fruit cake with toasted almonds and cinnamon. The juicy zestiness of oranges and mandarins mellows perfectly with manuka honey, muscovado sugar, baked apricots and an interesting white pepper note that provides even more complexity.

Finish: Creamy and spicy with dark chocolate, walnuts and dark fruits compote.

Maker Notes

We are proud to introduce the Arran 21 year old whisky as a permanent part of our core range.  This is one of the oldest expressions of our Arran Single Malt to date.

Our long awaited 21 year-old has now joined our core range of Single Malt whiskies.  This is truly the jewel in Arran Single Malt's crown and is 100% matured in a mix of some of the oldest Sherry Butts from our distillery. This precious liquid is presented in a beautiful gift box with the finest attention to detail which ensures a real treat for the owner of this special whisky, each time to pick it up to enjoy a dram.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Sweet spices and hazelnut

Palate: Ginger and dark chocolate

Finish: Sweetness, Spice, Bitter orange, Citrus, Dark chocolate, Satisfying.

Sherry Cask 'The Bodega' is a stunning new addition to our core range of whiskies and is the perfect choice for someone who enjoys their Single Malt with plenty of body and complexity. Matured in some of the finest casks available to the whisky industry, this cask strength Sherry matured Single Malt is both luxurious and elegant with layers of rich sweet spice and oak. Our Master Distiller has worked with producers in some of the most prestigious Sherry Bodegas in Jerez, Spain to select only the best quality casks to be filled with our precious spirit. This bottling is a return to the style of some of the earliest Arran Single Malt, which was mostly matured in Sherry Casks. During a tasting, this expression is the perfect partner to our Quarter Cask 'The Bothy' as it showcases the skill and expertise of our Master Distiller in his work with different wood types and supreme cask selection.

Nose: Toffee, sweet spice and fruit

Palate: Ripe fig and cherries

Finish: Dark chocolate, Mandarins, Ripe figs.

Bottled at 43%, the Arran Barrel Reserve emphasises the delicious, sweet fruit notes which are the hallmark of our distillery. A fantastic discovery!

The brand new Arran Barrel Reserve is a fresh, light and elegant no-age-statement Single Malt Single Barrel Scotch Whisky. It is 100% matured in Bourbon Barrels and is going to become your go-to dram for every occasion - to be served neat, with ice or in a longer drink or cocktail.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Delicate apples and pears

Palate: Beautifully balanced citrus fruit and light vanilla sweetness with a burst of apple and delicate marine notes.

Finish: Sweetness, Spice, Charred Oak, Citrus, Vanilla.

Founded in 1994 by Harold Currie, the Arran Distillery is one of the last remaining independent distilleries in Scotland. "The reason the distillery was built on the Isle of Arran," says James MacTaggart, Arran's master distiller, "was because there is a very good water supply here. In fact, it was tasted and it was decided that it was probably one of the best water supplies in Scotland for making whisky." When the distillery was finally completed in 1995 construction was halted for nearly a year when a pair of Golden Eagles built their nest near the distillery it became the first legal distillery on the Isle of Arran in over 150 years. Arran Single Malt Whisky is made exclusively from unpeated Scottish barley, which is malted and then fermented using a proprietary strain of yeast. Once the barley has been fermented, the wash is distilled twice first through Arran's copper-pot wash still and then again through Arran's copper-pot spirit still. The stills were custom designed, says MacTaggart, and "shaped to allow the lighter vapors to come up through the stills." As a result, Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky has an appreciably softer and more delicate flavor profile as compared to other Scotch whiskies. Arran Single Malt Whisky Port Cask Finish was matured for approximately eight years in traditional oak casks. Following its initial beauty rest, the whisky was finished in used Port casks sourced from Portugal. Much as with Arran Sauternes Cask Finish, the whisky was closely monitored by Arran's master distiller in order to ensure that the whisky was well-balanced yet bold. The whisky has a reddish-bronze color, along with an aroma of red fruits, roasted nuts and vanilla spices. The palate is layered, with touches of fruits and spices complementing notes of cinnamon, apples and raisins, and leading to a sweet, honeyed finish.

The Arran 10 Year-Old is a fresh and vibrant expression of the Arran Malt with all the hallmarks of Arran's classic island style. Vanilla and citrus notes dominate to create a smooth and mellow dram.

The Arran Single Malts, aged 10, 14, and 18 years, display all the bright characteristics you would expect from an island distillery, with a rich rewarding layer of fruit. Double-distilled from un-peated malt and bottled at 46%, the Arran Single Malt is matured in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks for perfect balance. The result is a fuller bodied dram with a delightful sweet, fruity character that shows maturity far beyond its years.

Bottle Size: 750ml

The Arran 14 Year-Old is a smooth and richly rewarding expression of the Arran Malt bursting with character and complexity. The extra years of maturation have added a depth of sweetness and spice to create a fully rounded and satisfying dram.

The Arran Single Malts, aged 10, 14, and 18 years, display all the bright characteristics you would expect from an island distillery, with a rich rewarding layer of fruit. Double-distilled from un-peated malt and bottled at 46%, the Arran Single Malt is matured in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks for perfect balance. The result is a fuller bodied dram with a delightful sweet, fruity character that shows maturity far beyond its years.

Bottle Size: 750ml

The Arran 18 Year-Old is a wonderfully balanced expression of the Arran Malt. Caramelized citrus and tropical notes on a background of toasted oak have created an intense, well rounded dram with charm and personality.

The Arran Single Malts, aged 10, 14, and 18 years, display all the bright characteristics you would expect from an island distillery, with a rich rewarding layer of fruit. Double-distilled from un-peated malt and bottled at 46%, the Arran Single Malt is matured in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks for perfect balance. The result is a fuller bodied dram with a delightful sweet, fruity character that shows maturity far beyond its years.

Bottle Size: 750ml