Arran 11 years Small Batch for the Netherlands

The Arran 11 years Small Batch is an exclusive whisky, specially bottled for the Dutch market. This single malt whisky has matured for 11 years in Australian red wine casks, specifically cabernet sauvignon casks from the Coonawarra district. The result is a lively and full-bodied whisky with a pronounced fruity character. It is bottled at cask strength of 55.7%, making for a powerful and complex taste experience.

Tasting note

Nose

The influence of the red wine casks is immediately noticeable with ripe notes of dark berries, such as black cherries and plums, along with a hint of liquorice and spices. You can also expect soft aromas of vanilla and oak.

Taste

Full-bodied and powerful, with rich fruitiness coming from the cabernet sauvignon barrels. Flavours of red grapes, blackcurrants and a subtle hint of chocolate mingle with spicy notes like cinnamon and nutmeg. The cask strength of 55.7% adds a spicy warmth, but without being overwhelming.

Finish

Long and warming, with a lingering fruitiness, followed by spicy undertones and a touch of oak, making for a nicely balanced finish.

Arran Distillery

Arran Distillery is located in Lochranza, on the picturesque island of Arran on the west coast of Scotland. Founded in 1995 by Harold Currie, a former director of Chivas Brothers, the distillery was the first legal distillery on the island in over 150 years.

A specific feature of Arran Distillery is the purity of its whisky, thanks to the use of water from the nearby Loch na Davie, one of the purest water sources in Scotland. The distillery produces a wide range of single malt whiskies, known for their fruity and creamy character, with notes of apple, pear and vanilla.

Arran uses traditional production methods, including copper pot stills and a slow distillation process, which contributes to the quality and complexity of the whisky. In addition, the whiskies are matured in various cask types, such as bourbon, sherry and wine casks, creating rich and varied flavour profiles. The distillery has built a reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, and remains a favourite destination for whisky lovers worldwide.