Arran 1995 First

Arran 10 Year Old 1998 for The Nectar Belgium

This Arran has matured on a sherry cask and, like the one I just tried, was bottled by The Nectar Belgium. The sherry influence is immediately discernable on the nose, which seems to be sweet and fruity. Apple and dried apricots. Dried flowers, as well. Some mint and toffee. Truckload of honey. Dusty, too. Nice. The dried apricots and honey return...

Score 88/100

Arran 10 Year Old

There is a slight initial hit (for me this hit lasts less than a half second) of seaweed, smoke and salt before the nose settles and becomes fruity (pear-like), with a vanilla sweetness, and the only part of the initial moment that remains is the salt. I keep sniffing again and again just to make sure that I'm not just imagining that first seaside...

Score 83/100

Arran 16 Year Old 1996 Private Cask for Jan Vissers

This Private Cask bottling from Isle of Arran for Jan Vissers, the owner of the Single Malt Whisky Shop in Belgium, was released for his 35th birthday. He is, after all, the proud ambassador for Arran. The cask was selected by the distillery manager, James McTaggart, in person. The nose is very expressive with sherry as the leitmotif: plums,...

Score 90/100

Arran Islay Mist

Islay Mist 8 Y.O (Blend) After trying to make up my mind on some single malts for the colder temps, I noticed some talk about a blend in the process. Not exactly what I was looking for at the moment, but with that said.. the price was reasonable at $27 on sale, so hell, why not! A very simple bottle, no excess packaging (hint hint Glenvilet 12,...

Score 68/100