Arran 25 Years Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 46% Age: 25 Years Old Country: Scotland
*ONLY 1 BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER
“Welcome to one of the few remaining independent distilleries in Scotland”.
The Isle of Arran distillery was build in 1995 and is now one of two distilleries on the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s West Coast. The distillery boasts an ideal spot for production and distribution of whisky with warm fresh sea air, close proximity to the mainland and an abundance of fresh soft water.
In the early 19th century, there were more than 50 whisky distilleries on Arran, most of them illegal and carefully hidden from the eyes of the taxmen. The Island’s malt whisky was shipped to the mainland and enjoyed by the gentry, who regularly ‘took the Arran waters’. It was acclaimed at the time as the best whisky in Scotland – only rivalled by those from the ‘Glen of Livet’
The Distillery is situated at Lochranza, in the north of the Island. Lochranza in Arran really is perfect location for producing the perfect Malt. Here’s why:
• The area is home to the purest water in all of Scotland – water that’s been cleansed by red granite and softened as it slowly meanders from the mountaintops into nearby Loch na Davie.
• Arran enjoys a warm microclimate – the atmosphere of sea breezes and clear mountain air, together with the warm flow of the Gulf Stream is ideal for the speedy maturation of single malts.
• The Island has a reputation for producing the highest quality whisky
The long awaited 25 years old Arran single malt is here. It was originally launched in 2020 to celebrate Arran’s 25th year in production. This whisky has been matured in a combination of 35% ex-sherry and 65% ex-bourbon casks, and it was also allowed 12 months of maturation in first-fill and refill sherry hogsheads before it was bottled at 46% abv. Two and half decades of Arran whisky, how fast did that go!
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Ripe figs combine with sultanas and red dried fruits of cranberry and raspberry. Hints of blueberry and black cherries with some subtle nutmeg and cinnamon.
Palate: Manuka honey sweetness, muscovado sugar, stewed apple and sour cherries. Fruit cake with cinnamon and toasted almonds, hints of citrus and chocolate coated raisins.
Finish: Long with dark fruits, dark chocolate, toasted walnuts and spicy oak.
