ABV 56.3%
Keep this for Christmas and drink it with the pudding.
Gavin Smith
The Arran Malt
Brand
4 Years Old, 1997 Single Cask Sherry Butt
Expression
Single Malt
Type
4
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
56.3%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Slick figs, Caramac bars, a hint of sweet smoke. Becoming fudge-like in time.
Palate: Full-bodied yet mellow, with sherry, dates and sultanas. A liquid Christmas\rcake indeed.
Finish: Long and warming.
Comment: Keep this for Christmas and drink it with the pudding.
Score: 8.8
Taster
Nose: All the classic sherry matured notes, plums, raisins, a hint of all spice and dried candy fruits. Develops into tablet after a while.
Palate: Those Christmas spices come through. Dries slightly but then becomes mellow and full of figs and dark fruits.
Finish: Comforting and mellow.
Comment: Another release showing this distillery is punching well above its weight with great whisky.
Score: 8.9
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