Arran 1996 Sherry Cask #1287

Arran Original

I'm writing a follow-up/revision to my earlier review, because I have such a different experience on later tasting after purchasing my own bottle. It is now clear that the day's warmer temperature had been responsible for bringing out the more savory notes in the earlier tasting. I now understand the difference of just a few degrees-- live and...

Score 80/100

Arran 14 Year Old

Over the past year I've found a renewed fondness for the orange-nosed younglings of the Southern Hebrides, Jura and Arran. The Arran 14 was launched in 2010 and was their oldest expression until the release of a 17yo,earlier this year.I haven't had the opportunity yet to try this new expression. But at least for now, the older=better saying seems...

Score 85/100

Arran 7 Year Old ‘Lochranza’ 1996 Blackadder Raw Cask

This independent Arran, named Lochranza after the place where the distillery was built, contains some cask residue, a gimmick that Robin Tucek uses in his infamous Blackadder Raw Cask series. This one was bottled over a decade ago and matured for seven years. At first, this Arran seems to stink. Besides a powerful caramelly scent, my olfactory...

Score 83/100

Arran Devil's Punch Bowl Chapter 3 The Fiendish Finale

This has been a month of the 'Devil' with Arran and Bowmore bringing out two Devil'ishly good limited releases into the market. So I decided to pit the two the devil's against each other. Here's what I thought of the Arran first.. Nose: The nose which was the best part of this one.. was a exceptionally pleasing medley of fruits and spices.....

Score 86/100