Robert Burns
- 40
- 70cl
- Taste: 1
- Blend
Arran Distillery crafts this Robert Burns blend. 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...
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Arran Distillery crafts this Robert Burns blend. 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.
This is Arran's official blended whisky, endorsed by The Robert Burns World Federation. A delightfully smooth blend, containing a proportion of the renowned Arran Malt. A perfect compliment to the Robert Burns Malt. It captures the character of the beautiful island of clear mountain water and soft sea air.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Spice and hazelnuts.
Palate - Raspberry and almond tart with hints of toasted oak and toffee.
Finish - Spice, apple, citrus and peat.
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.
This is Arran's official blended whisky, endorsed by The Robert Burns World Federation. A delightfully smooth blend, containing a proportion of the renowned Arran Malt. A perfect compliment to the Robert Burns Malt. It captures the character of the beautiful island of clear mountain water and soft sea air.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Spice and hazelnuts.
Palate - Raspberry and almond tart with hints of toasted oak and toffee.
Finish - Spice, apple, citrus and peat.
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