Arran
Signature Series: Edition 2 - Barrel Bonfire
- 50
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islands
Harold Currie, former director of Chivas, founded Arran Distillers in 1994 with the goal of building a distillery on the Isle of Arran. He chose Lochranza, a picturesque village on the island's northern tip, for its proximity to Loch na Davie, a pristine source of fresh water ideal for distilling. Construction of the distillery wrapped up in 1995, but the project faced early challenges, including financial difficulties and adverse weather...
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Harold Currie, former director of Chivas, founded Arran Distillers in 1994 with the goal of building a distillery on the Isle of Arran. He chose Lochranza, a picturesque village on the island's northern tip, for its proximity to Loch na Davie, a pristine source of fresh water ideal for distilling. Construction of the distillery wrapped up in 1995, but the project faced early challenges, including financial difficulties and adverse weather conditions. Despite these setbacks, the first spirit was distilled on June 29, 1995. The distillery officially opened in August 1997, with the then Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) attending the ceremony.
To diversify its offerings, Arran Distillers decided to explore the production of peated whisky. This led to the establishment of a second distillery at Lagg, located in the southern part of the island. The Lagg Distillery, which began operations in 2019, focuses on producing heavily peated whiskies, in contrast to the mostly unpeated whiskies of Lochranza.
The Signature Series is a four-part limited-edition series. It is a selection of Arran Single Malts which showcase the diversity of their spirit and the values that are important to them.
Barrel Bonfire is the second bottling of this edition - an 11 year old single malt. 42 PPM peated Arran spirit filled into ex-Bourbon Barrels for five and a half years. Followed by a secondary maturation of five and a half years in 115 litre Quarter Casks. Specially selected by Stewart Bowman bearing his seal of approval.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Hazelnuts coated in caramel. Orange zest and abundant vanilla. Rich dry smoke.
Palate - Rich and smooth. Mouth-watering, oily and complex. Spicy, cinnamon notes mingle with citrus.
Finish - Spice, citrus, smoke, peat, vanilla, cinnamon, smooth, toasted oak.
To diversify its offerings, Arran Distillers decided to explore the production of peated whisky. This led to the establishment of a second distillery at Lagg, located in the southern part of the island. The Lagg Distillery, which began operations in 2019, focuses on producing heavily peated whiskies, in contrast to the mostly unpeated whiskies of Lochranza.
The Signature Series is a four-part limited-edition series. It is a selection of Arran Single Malts which showcase the diversity of their spirit and the values that are important to them.
Barrel Bonfire is the second bottling of this edition - an 11 year old single malt. 42 PPM peated Arran spirit filled into ex-Bourbon Barrels for five and a half years. Followed by a secondary maturation of five and a half years in 115 litre Quarter Casks. Specially selected by Stewart Bowman bearing his seal of approval.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Hazelnuts coated in caramel. Orange zest and abundant vanilla. Rich dry smoke.
Palate - Rich and smooth. Mouth-watering, oily and complex. Spicy, cinnamon notes mingle with citrus.
Finish - Spice, citrus, smoke, peat, vanilla, cinnamon, smooth, toasted oak.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig