A dynamic new force in the scotch whisky industry, Isle of Arran Distillers is one of the few remaining independent distilleries in Scotland. They are based at Lochranza on the Isle of Arran, one of the most beautiful and famous in Scotland which lies off the West Coast between Ayrshire and Kintyre. The company was set up by Harold Currie, who ... Read More »
Arran 10yo is a medium-bodied, citrussy dram that shows an elegance and deftness of touch that belies the distillery's youth. Tasting the complexity and assurance of this youngster it is difficult to believe that the distillery only opened in 1995. A great achievement.
Released in late 2010, this Arran 14yo replaced the old 12yo. Neither coloured nor chill-filtered, Arran 14yo is bottled at a sensible drinking strength of 46%, for which the management deserve maximum kudos. Web-Exclusive Price!
The second batch of Arran's peated 'Machrie Moor', named for the ancient peat bog on the west end of the Isle of Arran and with a picture of Bran on the bottle, the faithful hound who accompanied legendary giant Fingal around the island when not tethered to a standing stone on Machrie Moor.
An early Arran, distilled the year after the distillery was built, this is showing remarkable maturity for a malt of such tender years. Fruity and biscuity in equal measures, this is a hugely enjoyable dram.
A special edition Arran, finished in a Fino sherry cask (from the splendid Valdespino producer) for nine months after an initial 8 years ageing in traditional casks.
A powerful cask-strength Arran from a single hogshead filled in 1996, just a year after the distillery was established. A drop of water will bring the best out of this sweet-smelling, peppery dram.
A young Arran from the 2005 vintage, this single cask bourbon-matured malt is unusual for Arran in that it's been peated. Young, peaty whisky? Pah! It'll never work (joke). Bottled at cask strength in the distillery's smart packaging, we expect this one to fly.