Isle of Arran Distillers has launched the oldest expression in its core range, the Arran 25-Year-Old Single. Only 3,000 bottles of the Scotch will be available globally, of which 240 are allocated to the U.S.
Produced at the Lochranza Distillery, the Arran 25-Year-Old Single Malt matured in ex-Sherry and bourbon casks that were first laid down in 1995, the year the distillery began production.
“As one of our oldest Arran Single Malts, our 25-year-old encapsulates the wonderful fresh citrus character of Arran with a layer of maturity that can only come from spending so many years in quality wood,” says Stewart Bowman, the Distillery Manager of Lochranza Distillery. “After 25 years of nurturing, the resulting whisky is rich, complex, and delicious with a depth that we are immensely proud of. It truly is the jewel in our crown and stunning example of the Master Distiller’s craft.”
On the nose, the whisky features rich oak with gentle notes of nutmeg along with sweet aromas of baked ripe figs, sultanas, and black cherries. The palate finds fruit cake with toasted almonds and cinnamon. The juicy zestiness of oranges and mandarins mellows with manuka honey, muscovado sugar, baked apricots, and an interesting white pepper. The finish is creamy and spicy with dark chocolate, walnuts, and dark fruits compote
Bottled at 46% ABV, the Arran 25-Year-Old is priced at $789.99 and is now available on ReserveBar as well as select retailers. For more details, head over to the brand’s official website.