Taster

Nose: Dusty.Rubbery.Burnt tyre.Gets better in time.Light toffee.Touch of milk chocolate.

Palate: Sweet and flat.The same rubbery note again,followed by the same toffee one.

Finish: Does not hold on the tongue.

Comment: Really disappointing.Where is the fresh lively sweet character of Arran ? Has it lost its sparkle ? This whisky seems alreadytired.Or is it me ?

Score: 6.7

Taster

Nose: Softmaple syrup,maint toffee,and a slight late industrial note.

Palate: Chewy and pleasant mouth-feel,with soft pecan,vanilla,almond/apple pip.

Finish: Soft and balanced,and very pleasant.

Comment: Arran is getting better and better and this holds its own in the richest of company.

Score: 7.5