Arran Quarter Cask 700ml

Brand	Arran
Region	Scotland
Varietal	Whisky
Size	700ml
Alcohol %	56.0%
Country	Scotland

The Arran Single Malt selected for this cask strength expression was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels for 7 years before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller Quarter casks also made of the finest American oak for a further 2 years. The process of transferring our whisky into the smaller 125 litre sized casks for their final 2 years of maturation produces far greater contact between the whisky & oak and a faster, more intense maturation. The end result is a full-bodied expression of Arran Single Malt combining power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetness and bold peppery spice. Bottling at natural Cask Strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring of any sort presents this whisky in its purest form. Small casks would have been a common feature of the Arran whisky trade in the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries as they were easier to handle and transport around the island. With the new core range Quarter Cask expression, Arran proudly bring this tradition back to life.

sweet orchard fruits, with a dash of honey and malt are supported by toasted oak and a splash of lemon.

Apricots, cherries and hints of coconut are followed by black pepper and mint nuances with cinnamon and other baking spices on the long, lingering finish.