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The island of Arran was once famous for its whisky, however for over 150 years there was no legal distillery. This changed in 1995, when Scotland's second newest distillery opened at Lochranza, and was commisioned by the current distillery manager Gordon Mitchell. Interestingly, the charming Mr Mitchell was involved at the beginning of Cooley/Connemara. Does this make him the only living man to have commissioned two malt distilleries? The quality of the Arran whisky shows he got it right (again!), with stocks developing well.
All Single Malts from this producer are non-chill filtered.
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!
Nose Dried fruits, cedar wood, dark chocolate and a hint of cigar box
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