Arran
Amarone Cask Finish
- 50
- 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 Distillers continue to use traditional methods such as wooden washbacks and copper pot stills, combined with modern sustainable practices.
Initially maturing in traditional oak casks over a number of years, the Arran Single Malt in this bottling was finished in a selection of Amarone Wine Casks. The wine casks were sourced from an artisan producer of Amarone in the Veneto region of Italy. A luxurious Italian wine meets a complex and vibrant Scottish character.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Poached pears and honey followed by toasted almonds and a subtle touch of cranberry.
Palate - Dark chocolate, cherry and Turkish delights accompany stewed fruits and toffee.
Finish - A well-balanced combination of the finesse of Arran Single Malt and the restrained fruit and oak from the Amarone casks.
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 Distillers continue to use traditional methods such as wooden washbacks and copper pot stills, combined with modern sustainable practices.
Initially maturing in traditional oak casks over a number of years, the Arran Single Malt in this bottling was finished in a selection of Amarone Wine Casks. The wine casks were sourced from an artisan producer of Amarone in the Veneto region of Italy. A luxurious Italian wine meets a complex and vibrant Scottish character.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Poached pears and honey followed by toasted almonds and a subtle touch of cranberry.
Palate - Dark chocolate, cherry and Turkish delights accompany stewed fruits and toffee.
Finish - A well-balanced combination of the finesse of Arran Single Malt and the restrained fruit and oak from the Amarone casks.
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