Arran
25 Years Old
- 46
- 25 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- 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.
Arran 25 years old single malt is one of the Lochranza distillery’s oldest expressions and was first released to celebrate their 25th anniversary. This whisky marries together a collection of Bourbon Barrels and Sherry Casks. Following this, it actively undergoes a year of finishing in a combination of 1st fill and re-fill Sherry Hogsheads.
Official 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. An interesting white pepper note provides even more complexity.
Finish - Creamy and spicy with dark chocolate, walnuts and dark fruits compote.
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.
Arran 25 years old single malt is one of the Lochranza distillery’s oldest expressions and was first released to celebrate their 25th anniversary. This whisky marries together a collection of Bourbon Barrels and Sherry Casks. Following this, it actively undergoes a year of finishing in a combination of 1st fill and re-fill Sherry Hogsheads.
Official 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. An interesting white pepper note provides even more complexity.
Finish - Creamy and spicy with dark chocolate, walnuts and dark fruits compote.
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