Machrie Moor
10 Years Old
- 46
- 10 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 4
- Islands
Machrie Moor is made by Arran Distillers, which was founded by Harold Currie, former director of Chivas, 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...
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Machrie Moor is made by Arran Distillers, which was founded by Harold Currie, former director of Chivas, 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.
On the west coast of the Isle of Arran lies a windswept and mystical peat bog called Machrie Moor. Bronze Age stone circles and standing stones dot its barren, undulating terrain. This bottling of Machrie Moor 10 Year Old is a peated expression of Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky. A bottling that perfectly captures the rugged beauty of the landscape.
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.
On the west coast of the Isle of Arran lies a windswept and mystical peat bog called Machrie Moor. Bronze Age stone circles and standing stones dot its barren, undulating terrain. This bottling of Machrie Moor 10 Year Old is a peated expression of Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky. A bottling that perfectly captures the rugged beauty of the landscape.
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