ABV 46%
A curious inversion. As though the whisky (rich and sweet, but without penetrating flavours) provides the background, while the sherry and wood are the highlights.
Michael Jackson
The Arran Malt
Brand
Single Malt Non Chill Filtered
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sun-scorched grass. Pistachio nuts. Dates.
Palate: Flowery. Fruity. Gingery. Sappy.
Finish: Powerful. Spicy. Oily. Becoming dry.
Comment: A curious inversion. As though the whisky (rich and sweet, but without penetrating flavours) provides the background, while the sherry and wood are the highlights.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Fresh, young and lively. Green grapes, sour apple, crisp malt. Attractive but with a slight immaturity.
Palate: Softer than the nose suggests but full of the taut firmness of youth.
Finish: Clean. Malty.
Comment: Another interesting milestone in the evolution of what is obviously a fine distillery making good quality spirit.
Score: 7.3
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