Arran Sherry Cask The Bodega

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Distillery bottling

Distillery / brand Arran

Country Scotland

Region Islands

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 55.8%

Age no age statement

Cask type First Fill Sherry Hogsheads

Flavour Profiles Full bodied and spicy

EAN 5060044483776

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Arran Sherry Cask The Bodega

The Arran Sherry Cask is a delicious whisky from the Isle of Arran, located between the Lowlands and Campbeltown. This whisky is bottled by the distillery itself. The Arran distillery is one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland, having only opened in 1995. Arran whisky is known for its fresh and fruity character, which is partly due to the distillery's location on the coastline. The climate and influence of the sea create unique flavours in the whisky.

Tasting note

Nose

A complex symphony of sweetness with dark chocolate leading the way, supported by an orchestra of ginger and elegant wood notes. Fruity notes of ripe figs and sweet cherries complete the aroma which is enriched by the influence of the sherry cask.

Taste

The attack is a sumptuous combination of dry fruit flavours, mixed with spicy accents that form the core of this malt. The richness of dark chocolate predominates, enriched by subtle notes of ginger and warming spices that add depth and complexity to the experience.

Finish

A long, satisfying finish, in which the spiciness slowly subsides and gives way to a sweet, delicate vanilla and oak aftertaste. This aftertaste lingers and provides an elegant 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.

Nose

Taste

Finish

A long, satisfying finish, in which the spiciness slowly subsides and gives way to a sweet, delicate vanilla and oak aftertaste. This aftertaste lingers and provides an elegant finish.

Arran Single Malt is produced at Lochranza Distillery on the northern side of the Isle of Arran. The distillery was founded by Harold Currie, a former Chivas Brothers director who wanted to bring whisky production back to the island. Construction began in late 1994, and the first spirit flowed from the stills on 29 June 1995. This marked the return of legal whisky production to Arran after more than 150 years. The first young single malt appeared in 1998, followed by Arran 10 Year Old in 2006. Since sister distillery Lagg opened in 2019, Lochranza has focused on Arran’s fruity, unpeated style.

Water comes from Loch na Davie and travels through the Easan Biorach burn in the hills above the distillery. Double distillation in copper pot stills creates a clean, gentle and aromatic spirit. Arran whisky is known for fresh citrus, orchard fruit, malt, vanilla and spice, with bourbon and sherry casks adding further depth. The single malts are generally bottled without chill filtration and at natural colour. Arran therefore combines a relatively young history with a classic, pure and recognisably fruity Island style.