Arran
Arran Barley - 10 Years Old - Batch 001
- 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 Barley - 10 Years Old is a limited edition single malt, distilled using malted barley grown on the Isle of Arran, at Bellevue Farm by the Currie family. The whisky has matured in a selection of 1st fill Bourbon Barrels and 2nd fill Sherry Hogsheads. This is the first release in the Arran Barley Series, with new bottlings planned to be released annually.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Fresh herbs, light citrus. Medium sweetness and vanilla. Aniseed.
Palate/Mouthfeel - Spicy, ginger and biscuity. Oak forward with vanilla. Citrus notes and a complex oily viscosity amplify the fruit.
Finish - Medium, dry with citrus and ginger/aniseed lingering.
Limited to 2 bottles per customer.
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 Barley - 10 Years Old is a limited edition single malt, distilled using malted barley grown on the Isle of Arran, at Bellevue Farm by the Currie family. The whisky has matured in a selection of 1st fill Bourbon Barrels and 2nd fill Sherry Hogsheads. This is the first release in the Arran Barley Series, with new bottlings planned to be released annually.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Fresh herbs, light citrus. Medium sweetness and vanilla. Aniseed.
Palate/Mouthfeel - Spicy, ginger and biscuity. Oak forward with vanilla. Citrus notes and a complex oily viscosity amplify the fruit.
Finish - Medium, dry with citrus and ginger/aniseed lingering.
Limited to 2 bottles per customer.
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