Arran Malt Old Label

Arran 16 Year Old

My 7th Arran review, of the oldest official bottling available, at the moment. This is a temporary expression as the 18th year approaches, and so is limited to 9000 bottles. I wonder whether I will actually prefer the older ones yet to come, because this 16yo was delightful. First vapor: Light nectar and peach nut. Nose: Perfumy. Blossoms, of...

Score 90/100

Arran 14 Year Old

Lots of vanilla on the nose with some fruity apricot and grass. Taste is smooth and sweet, mouthfeel is light and slightly slick with oil. Apricot stands out the most, lots of apricot, with some vanilla and lastly a nice sea spray. It reminds me of walking out on an old dock with sea mist spraying my face while eating an apricot. Finish is wet and...

Score 98/100

Arran Sleeping Warrior 2000

This is a 2000 vintage single malt from the Isle of Arran distillery; a combination of european and american oak casks. There is only 6,000 bottles available. Named after the northern summits of the island which are shaped as a human resting, there is nothing sleeping in this whisky. It has a stunning dark orange color and a rich nose. There is...

Score 87/100

Arran 10 Year Old

To be honest, I've been waiting that dram for about 3 months. Why, you ask? Well, in my familly we do a secret santa every year and we provide a list of the things we'd like to receive, and as a spirit enthusiast, I always put some whisky's and rums on there. And this year, instead of the usual blend, I had the Arran 10YO, as it is available for...

Score 85/100