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Arran 10 Year Old

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The core 10-year-old from Lochranza Distillery on the Isle of Arran. Vanilla sweetness, cinnamon spice, citrus and fresh apple.

Details

BrandArran
DistilleryLochranza (Arran)
OriginScotland / Islands (Isle of Arran)
StyleSingle Malt
Age10 yrs
ABV46%
CaskBourbon and sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose
Rich vanilla sweetness with a touch of cinnamon, rounded citrus and sweet oak.
Palate
Sweet, with apple and citrus, and a solid texture at 46%.
Finish
Fresh citrus and oak, gently lingering.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

  • Neat
  • With water
  • Highball

At 46% and non-chill filtered, it has real depth neat. A splash of water brings out more citrus. Also fresh and easy as a highball.

Food pairing

Grilled seafood, citrus salads or lemon tart.

Background & production

Distilled and matured at Lochranza Distillery on the north of the Isle of Arran, which opened in 1995 as the island's first legal distillery in generations.

It is matured for ten years in bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 46%, non-chill filtered and with natural colour.

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    Sources: royalmilewhiskies.com / waitrose.com

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